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Town gets over $3.7 million for sanitary sewer project By Ron Giofu A major sewage trunk line is going to be replaced several months from now, with funding for the project announced late last week. The Town of Amherstburg received funding under the provincial Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) in the amount of $3,741,250. Essex MPP Anthony Leardi made the announcement Friday afternoon at the Columbus Community Hall with Mayor Michael Prue and members of town council on hand to happily accept the funds. The funds will be used to cover a large chunk of the costs of a new sanitary sewer trunk line on Richmond St. in the town’s downtown core. Engineering work is expected to start this year and shovels are anticipated to go into the ground in 2027. Leardi said the HSWS helps build municipalities and fund critical infrastructure such as water and wastewater systems and flood protection. “These investments are about protecting public health and safety,” Leardi told the crowd that gathered at the hall. “We all know that water infrastructure is not something that people see every day. It is absolutely essential. Older pipes, sewer systems and storm water infrastructure can put homes at risk and create health problems.” The over $3.7 million in grant funding is equivalent to approximately 28 per cent of the town’s annual capital budget. “This $3.7 million investment will help the Town of Amherstburg strengthen critical water infrastructure, protect homes from floods and ensure residents can continue to rely on safe, reliable water services,” said Leardi. Prue thanked Leardi as well as the Province of Ontario for the funding, stating it is about protecting the town and planning responsibly for the future. The current sewer line is roughly 100-years-old and Prue called it a “critical piece” of wastewater infrastructure. He said it stretches along Richmond St. from Dalhousie St. to Seymour St. The current trunk line is at the end of its life and needs to be replaced and the new one will range from 900mm to 750mm
(Above photo) Essex MPP Anthony Leardi (centre) presents a cheque for over $3.7 million to the Town of Amherstburg last Friday. The funding will be used for a sanitary sewer project on Richmond St. from Dalhousie St. to Seymour St. Also pictured are (from left) Councillor Don McArthur, Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb, Mayor Michael Prue and Councillor Diane Pouget. (Right photo) Mayor Michael Prue gives a thumbs up after making his remarks at the Jan. 16 announcement as Essex MPP Anthony Leardi applauds.
in diameter. “By replacing aging infrastructure in our downtown core, we are reducing the risk of basement flooding, improving reliability for residents and businesses, and ensuring our historic community continues to thrive for generations to come,” said Prue. “We’re grateful for the funding support that helps make this important project possible.” Total cost of the sewer project is approximately $5.12 million and Prue said the town will have to come up with the remaining $1.4 million. That will be discussed during 2027 budget deliberations. He said it is a vital project for the town and noted the current sewer line is made from brick.
The town needs to upgrade infrastructure, the mayor added, noting the town’s Official Plan that is being updated predicts the population of Amherstburg will increase to 40,000 by 2051. When funding from upper levels of government is given to Amherstburg, Prue said he will always be eager to receive it.
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