Mattawa to receive $1.3 million for Pont Mauril Bridge
May 7, 2020MATTAWA — As part of the Connecting Links program, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, announced that the province is providing Mattawa with $1,281,260 to support the Rehabilitation of the Pont Mauril Bridge.
“We’re pleased that the Town of Mattawa’s Pont Mauril Bridge has received the maximum contribution of almost $1.3 million through the Province’s Connecting Links Program,” said Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing. “Mattawa has been long awaiting this funding for the rehabilitation of the Pont Mauril Bridge, and thanks go to all community members who have advocated for this throughout the years. Today is an exciting day for the whole community.”
“This funding will provide for a safe crossing of the Mattawa River and extend the life of Pont Mauril Bridge,” said Mayor Dean Backer. “I am extremely grateful for the continuous commitment and follow up by MPP Fedeli.”
The Ontario government is providing $30 million to build a safer and more reliable transportation system that will help keep goods moving and better connect municipalities throughout the province.
The 2020-21 Connecting Links program will support 24 municipalities across the province to help them build, repair or replace municipal roads and bridges that connect two ends of a provincial highway through a community or to a border crossing.
Quick Facts
- The Connecting Links program is delivered through the Ministry of Transportation. The funding covers up to 90 per cent of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $3 million. Eligible costs include the design, construction, renewal, rehabilitation and replacement of connecting links.
- In Ontario, there are a total of 352 kilometres of connecting links, with 70 bridges in 77 municipalities.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Andrea Stoppa
MPP Fedeli’s Office
705-474-8340