Province Investing in Community Safety and Critical Water Infrastructure in Huron County

Investing firefighter safety, community safety and critical municipal infrastructure in Huron County is made possible through the province’s Fire Protection Grant, the Community Safety and Policing Grant and the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) – Health and Safety Water Stream.

Three municipalities in Huron County will receive funding.

“These investments reflect our commitment to Protect Ontario, by keeping communities safe, protecting the health of our firefighters, and ensuring municipalities have the modern water and wastewater infrastructure they need,” stated Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce.

“From protective gear and decontamination equipment to major water and wastewater upgrades, this funding will make a real difference for families in Huron County.”

The Municipality of Central Huron will receive $19,625.05 through the Fire Protection Grant to purchase 10 sets of Innotex Energy bunker gear.

This modern protective equipment will help safeguard firefighters from long-term health risks associated with exposure to carcinogens.

Central Huron will also receive $423,477 through MHIP to support the Dundas Water System Expansion and Upgrade, improving system reliability.

The Municipality of South Huron will receive $32,000 through the Fire Protection Grant for the purchase and installation of an equipment decontamination washer.

South Huron will also receive $4,240,052 through MHIP to support Exeter Sewage Lagoon upgrades, ensuring safe and reliable wastewater infrastructure.

The Township of North Huron will receive $36,223.56 to purchase 44 sets of dual-certified turnout gear.

The Township of North Huron will receive $88,977 to support the Huron Initiative for Safe and Supported Communities, which focuses on crime prevention.

North Huron will also receive $3,522,250 through MHIP for the rehabilitation of the Blyth Treatment Plant effluent filter and UV system, strengthening operations and protections.

Funding going to Huron County municipalities is part of the province’s program, which has increased by $700 million to help 127 municipalities and First Nations upgrade and expand infrastructure.