Over $2.6 million in funding from the Ontario government is set to go to the Town of New Tecumseth in support of the renewal and rehabilitation of critical local infrastructure.
The investment is part of the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), which supports small and rural municipalities in upgrading roads, bridges, water, and wastewater systems, for example.
To be exact, New Tecumseth is set to receive $2,650,503 in funding from the program. In total, Simcoe-Grey will receive $12,890,561 in OCIF funding in 2026, with the town receiving the largest allocation among the municipalities in the riding.
“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 ensures that towns like New Tecumseth can make critical upgrades to serve residents now and into the future.”
This funding is part of Ontario’s $200 billion plan meant to strengthen the province’s economy and invest in key public infrastructure.
“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.”
The OCIF program is designed to support municipalities with populations under 100,000, as well as rural and northern communities and Local Services Boards that own water or wastewater systems.
