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Communities in Simcoe-Grey receive provincial funding for infrastructure

October 9, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The province is investing $12,890,561 in communities in Simcoe-Grey to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in the riding.

Of that funding, New Tecumseth is receiving $2,650,503.

The announcement was made by MPP for Simcoe-Grey Brian Saunderson on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Funding will be delivered through the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund as part of the government’s more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by building key public infrastructure that will strengthen the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.

“The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund is a vital program that helps municipalities across Simcoe-Grey invest in the essential infrastructure our communities rely on every day,” said MPP Brian Saunderson. “This funding supports Ontario’s small and rural municipalities in making critical upgrades to roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, ensuring they can meet the needs of residents today and in the years ahead.”

In 2026, Ontario will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 423 small, rural, and northern communities address critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water, and wastewater systems. The minimum grant amount for municipalities will increase to $125,000 from $100,000. Funding allocations are based on a formula that accounts for the different needs and economic conditions of each community. Communities may accumulate funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure projects.

“We are grateful for the continued support from the Province through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund,” said New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross. “This investment will help us move forward with critical infrastructure projects that improve the quality of life for our residents and strengthen the resilience of our community. We appreciate MPP Saunderson’s ongoing advocacy for New Tecumseth and the region.”

Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, noted the importance of the provincial funding announcement. 

“Small, rural and northern communities are essential to the growth and prosperity of Ontario,” said Surma. “That is why we’re increasing the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund’s minimum grant amount to provide predictability and stability for these communities and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive. With our record investments across all infrastructure programs, we’re driving an unprecedented wave of construction — highways, transit, hospitals, schools, and more — to make communities stronger, keep workers on the job, and drive economic growth for generations to come.”

The 2026 OCIF allocations for Simcoe-Grey include:

• Town of New Tecumseth: $2,650,503

• Township of Adjala-Tosorontio: $537,274

• Clearview Township: $577,306

• Town of Collingwood: $1,052,428

• Essa Township: $630,539

• Town of the Blue Mountains: $2,128,245

• Town of Wasaga Beach: $1,162,981

• County of Simcoe: $4,151,285

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