Today, MP Chris Malette, and Chief R. Donald Maracle announced a federal investment of more than $66 million to extend the watermain in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, improving access to safe, reliable drinking water for the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. This investment is funded through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
Through the Build Communities Strong Fund, the Government of Canada is investing $51 billion in infrastructure projects across the country that support housing, economic prosperity, climate resilience, health, education, transit, and recreation.
This project will expand access to safe, reliable drinking water for the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte by connecting currently unserviced areas of the community to the existing water treatment plant. It will improve water security, strengthen resilience to drought and climate change, enhance fire protection through new hydrant connections, and support future housing development. Once complete, the project will enable the community's drinking water advisory to be lifted, improving the long-term health, safety, and well-being of community members.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is a cornerstone of the Government of Canada's plan to build the infrastructure needed to build Canada strong - today and for generations to come.
