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The Ontario government is investing $8,050,017 in water infrastructure to support the construction of approximately 1,584 new homes in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. The funding comes through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), part of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP).
“This investment of over $8 million in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen is fantastic news for our community,” said Dave Smith, MPP for Peterborough—Kawartha. “By supporting the reconstruction of County Road 48, we are not only enabling the creation of up to 1,584 new homes, but we’re also making a real difference in the lives of our residents by improving critical infrastructure and fostering economic growth right here at home.”
The reconstruction of County Road 48 (George Street) is a joint project between the County of Peterborough and the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. The phased work includes replacing storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermains, concrete sidewalks, and the asphalt road surface. These upgrades are essential to support the planned housing developments in the area.
“The completion of County Road 48 known as George Street in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen is a very exciting project and long overdue here in HBM,” said Jim Martin, Mayor of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. “By partnering with the County of Peterborough this project will now be completed after many years of planning and anticipation. I would like to thank the Province of Ontario and MPP Smith for supporting this very important project.”
“Peterborough County thanks the Government of Ontario for its investment in critical housing-enabling infrastructure in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program,” added Bonnie Clark, Warden, Peterborough County. “This project will benefit current residents and businesses, and enable healthy growth in the township. I appreciate the strong cooperation between the Province, County, and Township exemplified by this initiative.”
“In the face of economic uncertainty, our government is investing in the future for the people of Ontario by doubling down on our plan to build,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “With our additional investments in the MHIP, we’re unlocking more housing and building critical infrastructure that will protect communities, keep workers on the job and lay the groundwork for a stronger economy.”
This round of funding brings the total number of homes enabled in Ontario through MHIP to about 800,000. The program is part of the province’s more than $200 billion capital plan to build and improve transit, highways, hospitals, schools, and other public infrastructure while strengthening the economy.
