The Municipality of North Grenville is celebrating a historic $24,910,571 investment from the Government of Ontario to expand and upgrade Kemptville’s 30-year-old sewage treatment facility.
The funding is being delivered through the province’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), a stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). This significant commitment is designed to help high-growth communities like North Grenville build the infrastructure needed to support new housing, attract business, and enhance quality of life.
This major investment means North Grenville will be able to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population – including seniors and young families - while protecting its fiscal health and creating the conditions for new opportunities across the community.
MPP Steve Clark (Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes) was on hand to make the announcement on behalf of the province and emphasized the importance of this provincial investment at today’s announcement: “I’m proud our government is making another investment to build the infrastructure needed to support that growth. This funding unlocks more new homes, bringing in families to support local businesses and contribute to the social and cultural fabric of the community. I commend municipal staff and Council for the strong application, and I remain committed to ensuring the communities I represent continue to receive their share of provincial funding.”
Mayor Nancy Peckford, Municipality of North Grenville, shared that “This is an incredibly important investment by the Government of Ontario in North Grenville’s capacity to meet the day-to-day needs of our growing community, particularly water and sewer. Our sewage treatment plant is over 30 years old and, while still functioning well, is in need of significant upgrades and expansion. With this $24.9 million contribution, we can ensure the infrastructure is in place for the hundreds of new homes now being built and a growing business community, while also safeguarding the long-term fiscal health of the municipality.”
She continued: “The impact of today’s investment goes well beyond the plant itself. This historic funding strengthens North Grenville’s ability to:
- Attract new economic opportunities as our serviced area grows;
- Expand recreational amenities, including plans for an indoor, four-season sports dome and other future indoor and outdoor facilities;
- Maintain and upgrade core infrastructure like roads, trails, sidewalks and multi-use pathways; and
- Ensure our emergency services keep pace as our community grows.
We are deeply appreciative for the province’s confidence in North Grenville. With major investments like this, we can continue to be a strong, dynamic, and cohesive community; one that grows responsibly and provides a high quality of life for all residents.”
Karen Dunlop, Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of North Grenville, added that “Today’s funding is key to ensuring North Grenville can move quickly into the next phase of our wastewater treatment plant expansion. This project will significantly increase our treatment capacity and strengthen our ability to support both residential and commercial growth. We are grateful for the province’s support and especially proud of the teamwork that has brought us to this point.”
This new funding builds on the nearly $22 million committed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General in November 2024, bringing the total provincial investment in the project to $46.7 million – one of the largest grants awarded in Eastern Ontario.
The first phase of the expansion of Kemptville’s Sewage Treatment Plant is already underway at a cost of $66 million. The tender for phase two will be released in the next several months.
Watch announcement video here.
QUICK FACTS
- North Grenville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Eastern Ontario
- The Water Pollution Control Plant was originally built over 30 years ago and requires expansion to keep pace with residential and commercial growth.
- The Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) is a key stream of the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP).
The Municipality of North Grenville remains committed to thoughtful, sustainable growth. With the Government of Ontario’s continued support, the community is better positioned to expand housing options, attract new businesses, and invest in the services and amenities that make North Grenville an outstanding place to live, work, and raise a family.
For more information on the Water and Wastewater Capacity project, visit www.northgrenville.on.ca/projects.
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