CHAPLEAU EXPRESS
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Vol. 30, Issue 24, February 26, 2026
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Ontario Investing $5,704,753 for Critical Water Infrastructure in the Township of Chapleau in Algoma-Manitoulin
Funding will support housing, jobs and economic growth
Mayor Ryan Bignucolo
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n February 20, 2026, M P P Bill Rosenberg announced the Ontario government is investing up to $5,704,753 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in t h e To w n s h i p o f Chapleau in AlgomaLong Term Manitoulin. The funding Forecast comes from the Thursday High -8 province’s Municipal Low -12 Housing Infrastructure Friday Program’s Health and High 3 Safety Water Stream Low -17 (MHIP-HSWS), which Saturday has increased by $700 High -14 Low -30 Sunday High -15 Low -25 Monday High -7 Low -11 Tuesday High -3 Low -11
million for a total of $875 million to support access to safe drinking water, housing, job creation and protection for communities in the event of extreme weather events. MPP Rosenberg: “Congratulations to t h e To w n s h i p o f Chapleau on receiving funding from the M i n i s t r y o f Infrastructure through the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund. This provincial investment will not only create local job opportunities but also enhance the water and sewer infrastructure serving Chapleau’s residents. We are confident this funding will support the community’s growth and well-being for many years to come.” The MHIP-HSWS funding will be used in the Township of Chapleau to replace 880 m cast iron watermains and 840 m of sanitary sewers located in the same corridors as the watermains. The replacements will be completed on Queen Street (Teak to Ash), Ash Street (Queen to King), King Street (Ash to Maple), Teak (King 160m westerly) and Minto (Riverside to Pine). “Our government is proud to support
MPP Bill Rosenberg investments in critical infrastructure, including the rehabilitation of the water system in the Township of Chapleau,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “Ontario is committed to strengthening the water and wastewater infrastructure that serves Chapleau residents, while supporting long-term community growth and well-being.” The overall project costs will be $7,814,732 Cont’d on P.2
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