Government of Canada : Harper Government Investment Supports Infrastructure Upgrades to Benefit Dryden Business Area

January 08, 2015 at 02:17 am IST

January 7, 2015 - Dryden, Ontario - Industry Canada/FedNor

The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today an investment to support small business development and growth, while creating jobs and strengthening Northern Ontario's economy.

An investment of $313,560 will enable the City of Dryden to reconstruct one of the roadways that connects Highway 17 to the city's downtown business spur. The FedNor funding will assist with the Duke Street project management, engineering and design costs, as well as water main upgrades and asphalt replacement.

Quick Facts

This infrastructure project is expected to result in the creation of 20-25 temporary construction jobs, and lead to the revitalization of Duke Street.
The funding announced today is provided through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, which supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation throughout the region.
Since 2006, through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, the Harper Government has invested $329 million in support of more than 1,600 projects. These investments have supported more than 21,500 jobs throughout Northern Ontario.

Quotes

"Our Government is proud to invest in priority infrastructure projects that help communities to revitalize their business area, stimulate private sector growth and create jobs. Today's announcement will enable the City of Dryden to upgrade a critical transportation corridor, enabling it to accommodate further development and attract new investment."

- The Honourable Greg Rickford
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario

"Thanks to the Government of Canada through FedNor, we are moving ahead with this priority community project that will help us address much needed repairs and accommodate new development in the area."

- Craig Nuttall
Mayor, City of Dryden Associated Links