Province commits $7.4M in infrastructure funding to help build nearly 3,000 homes in Kingsville
The cash is meant for a specific area of town to 'unlock' more housing opportunities
The Ontario government says it will devote more than $7.4 million in infrastructure funding toward building as many as 2,927 homes in Kingsville.
The money for things such as roads, bridges and culverts was announced Thursday by Conservative Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, and comes from the province's municipal housing infrastructure program.
"This investment is about putting the dream of home ownership back in the hands of a generation," said Leardi.
Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers says the plan is to fund the town's West Side Collector Road – Heritage Road Extension to Road 2 West project, and "unlock" more housing opportunities.
"We're growing and we're actively planning for the future," said Rogers.
"We are committed to investing in critical infrastructure, to make sure our community is strong, our residents and business are prioritized, and our long-term vision remains in sight," said Rogers.
Kinga Surma, Ontario's infrastructure minister, says the government specifically targeted local investments.
"To keep pace with growing communities across our province, our government is helping municipalities build more homes faster than ever before," she said.