Rockland, ON — Today, MPP Stéphane Sarrazin announced that the Ontario government is investing up to $2.6 million to rehabilitate water infrastructure in the City of Clarence-Rockland. This funding comes from the Water Health and Safety Stream – Municipal and Housing Infrastructure Program, whose funding envelope was increased by $700 million, to a total of $875 million, to support access to drinking water, housing, job creation and protecting communities during extreme weather events in Ontario.
“The rehabilitation of the Rockland composite elevated reservoir is a vital project to ensure a reliable and safe water supply for the residents of Clarence-Rockland. Modern, well-maintained infrastructure is essential to support growth, protect public health and provide quality services. Our government is proud to work with the City of Clarence-Rockland to strengthen this critical infrastructure, which will benefit the community for many years,” said Stéphane Sarrazin, MP for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell.
The program funding will be used for a two-phase project to rehabilitate the Rockland water tower. The first phase will focus on urgent health and safety work, including structural repairs and refurbishment of the interior lining. The second phase will include exterior work, safety improvements and the application of protective coatings to extend the lifespan of this essential infrastructure.
“Today’s announcement represents a major investment in Clarence‑Rockland’s future. The rehabilitation of our water tower is essential to ensure the safety, reliability and long‑term viability of our drinking water system. We thank the provincial government for this support, which allows us to continue providing high-quality services to our residents while preparing our community for growth,” said Mario Zanth, Mayor of the City of Clarence‑Rockland.
This funding is part of a historic $4-billion investment in the Municipal and Housing Infrastructure Program, included in Ontario’s $220-billion investment plan, the most ambitious in the province’s history, aimed at building public transit, highways, hospitals, schools and water systems to enable the construction of new housing.