On Thursday, February 12, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Stéphane Sarrazin announced that the Government of Ontario is providing $3.3 million to rehabilitate water infrastructure in The Nation Municipality. The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS).
“This funding allows local facilities to be modernized to meet the current and future needs of residents. Our government remains committed to supporting municipalities in delivering transformative projects that strengthen resilience and foster growth,” said Sarrazin.
The funding will be used to replace two aging filtration trains at the Limoges Water Treatment Plant. The existing filter trains, installed when the plant was first built, have reached the end of their useful life. An engineering assessment identified structural deterioration and limited access for maintenance, creating safety and operational risks. Full replacement is necessary to help ensure continued compliance with provincial drinking water standards. The project, estimated at a total cost of $4.8 million, will include the installation of modern filter trains with automated controls and stainless-steel construction, improving reliability, safety, and monitoring. The new equipment is expected to have a lifespan of approximately 25 years.
Funding like this enables us to take a prudent approach that ensures essential infrastructure is delivered efficiently and sustainably, while maintaining the quality of life for our residents,” said The Nation Mayor Francis Brière.
