Over $6.5 Million to Build Critical Infrastructure in Nipissing
October 2, 2024Funding will help create jobs and support economic growth
NIPISSING – Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing over $6.5 million to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in Nipissing. The funding will be delivered in 2025 through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and is part of the government’s $190 billion capital plan to build and expand more homes, highways, hospitals, transit and high-speed internet across the province. Funding allocations are based on a formula that accounts for the different needs and economic conditions of each community.
“The Ontario government understands that current supply chain challenges and inflation have placed tremendous pressure on all governments, including our community partners in Nipissing,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “That’s why Ontario began investing an additional $1 billion for OCIF over five years, which began in 2022. The province will continue to work with its municipal partners to make investments in our infrastructure and keep it reliable so we can continue creating jobs and growing the economy here at home.”
“This funding will play a critical role in supporting the City’s 2025 capital budget, helping to advance core infrastructure projects,” said Mayor Chirico. “We extend our sincere thanks to the Province of Ontario and MPP Fedeli for their continued support in strengthening our community.”
“The Municipality of Powassan is very pleased to receive our 2025 OCIF funding. We would like to thank the provincial government for increasing the funding and partnering with communities in funding our infrastructure projects.” – Mayor Peter McIsaac, Powassan.
Total investment in communities across Nipissing are as follows:
| Municipality | OCIF Grant Allocation 2025 |
| City of North Bay | $5,409,448 |
| Municipality of Callander | $131,681 |
| Municipality of East Ferris | $100,000 |
| Municipality of Powassan | $125,731 |
| Town of Mattawa | $168,076 |
| Township of Bonfield | $115,000 |
| Township of Calvin | $100,000 |
| Township of Chisholm | $100,502 |
| Township of Mattawan | $100,000 |
| Township of Nipissing | $129,155 |
| Township of Papineau-Cameron | $100,000 |
| Total for Riding: | $6,579,593 |
In 2025, Ontario will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 423 small, rural and northern communities build roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure. Communities may accumulate funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure projects.
“Small, rural and northern communities are essential to the growth and prosperity of Ontario,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “By providing direct and stable funding to these communities, our government is helping create local jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger, more resilient communities for generations to come.”
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.
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