Ontario Building Critical Infrastructure in Huron-Bruce, Investing Over $21 million To Promote Economic Growth

A total of $21,185,778 has been invested by the provincial government to help renew and rehabilitate more critical infrastructure for municipalities in Huron and Bruce counties.

Funding will be delivered through the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) as part of the province’s capital plan to protect Ontario by building key public infrastructure.

The aim is to strengthen the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.

The Town of Goderich has been allocated $1,533,501 while the County of Huron was allocated $6,017,436.

“This OCIF investment is a vital boost for our rural communities in Huron-Bruce,” explained Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce.

“By renewing critical infrastructure – roads, water systems, bridges – we’re not only supporting local jobs but also empowering each of our municipalities to grow stronger, safer and more resilient. I’m proud our government is making long-term commitments so our region can thrive.”

The OCIF provides funding for local infrastructure projects in municipalities with populations under 100,000, rural and northern municipalities as well as for Local Services Boards that own water or wastewater systems.

In 2026, Ontario will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 423 small, rural and northern communities address critical infrastructure.

According to the provincial government, funding allocations are based on a formula that accounts for the different needs and economic conditions of each community.

Communities may accumulate funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure needs and projects.

According to Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure, small, rural and northern communities are essential to the growth and prosperity of Ontario.

“That’s why we’re increasing the OCIF’s minimum grant amount to provide predictability and stability for these communities and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive,” McCarthy said.

“With our record investments across all infrastructure programs, we’re driving an unprecedented wave of construction – highways, transit, hospitals, schools and more – to make communities stronger, keep workers on the job and drive economic growth.”

Since 2018, the government has provided $2.8 billion through OCIF to support small, rural and northern municipalities.

Additionally, according to the provincial government, the province is investing $4 billion in the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). This investment will help unlock even more homes.

For more information visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/building-ontario