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News Release
Water And Sewage Upgrades Tapped For Parry Sound Industrial Park
August 11, 2009
McGuinty Government Rebuilding Infrastructure, Strengthening Economy
NEWS
Parry Sound is upgrading the water and sewage system at its industrial park.
By rebuilding its wastewater infrastructure, the municipality will be able to attract new industrial and manufacturing activity to the area and retain current business tenants.
These upgrades will help the municipality market the park as a fully serviced facility, stimulate the local economy, create jobs during construction and retain as many as 150 existing jobs.
QUOTES
“The McGuinty government understands that modern water and waste treatment infrastructure is vital to meeting the needs of industrial and residential users. Investments such as these lead to new development and sustain healthy communities in the North.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, and Chair of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).
QUICK FACTS
- Homeowners in Carling Township will also benefit from new wastewater infrastructure, leading to an enhance quality of life.
- The NOHFC is providing $752,700 to the project through its Infrastructure and Community Development Program.
- In November of 2004, The NOHFC contributed $164,443 to upgrade the Parry Sound Industrial Park water system to meet the requirements of the Drinking Water Systems Regulation.
- About Carling Township.
- About the NOHFC’s programs.
Michel Lavoie, MNDMF, 705-564-7125
ontario.ca/north-news
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