Ontario invests more than $14M in water infrastructure for Lanark and Frontenac Counties
The Ontario government is investing more than $14 million to “upgrade and rehabilitate critical water infrastructure” in Lanark and Frontenac counties.
According to a release from the provincial government issued on Friday, May 8, 2026, the funding is part of Ontario’s $875 million investment in the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS) and will reportedly “help protect more than 1,400 homes, keep workers on the job and support long-term economic growth in Eastern Ontario.”
“Across Ontario, our government is investing in our $236 billion plan to build so we can protect Ontario, keep workers on the job and connect families to the world-class services they rely on,” said Premier Doug Ford in the release.
“Today’s investment will protect homeowners and support the construction of new homes across Lanark and Frontenac counties. We will continue to work with our municipal partners to build for the future and keep the dream of homeownership alive in Ontario.”
The province detailed the following municipalities in Lanark and Frontenac counties that are receiving MHIP-HSWS funding:
- Town of Smiths Falls (Lanark County) — $13,306,867 to support the Smiths Falls trunk watermain upgrade and sewer separation, improving water system reliability and service for 1,380 existing homes
- Township of North Frontenac (Frontenac County) — $1,022,000 to support the rehabilitation, repair and expansion of the stormwater management system in the Village of Plevna, enhancing resilience and protecting 35 homes.
“The Township of North Frontenac is extremely pleased to receive support for this critical infrastructure project that will help us rehabilitate and expand Plevna’s stormwater management system,” said Gerry Lichty, Mayor, Township of North Frontenac.
“We thank the Ontario government and MPP Jordan for their support in making this happen.”
According to the release, in January 2025, Ontario announced an initial investment of $175 million to launch the MHIP-HSWS. With additional funding of $700 million announced in January 2026, Ontario’s investment in the MHIP-HSWS now totals $875 million.
“Our local communities are grateful for continued investments that protect critical infrastructure while supporting local jobs and the economy,” said John Jordan, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston.
“Through the Health and Safety Water Stream, our government is ensuring residents and businesses have access to safe and reliable water systems. Investments like these are essential to supporting growing communities and strengthening them for the future.”
According to the province, since 2024, the Government of Ontario has invested over $98 million in Lanark and Frontenac counties, as well as the City of Kingston, through the MHIP, the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), and the Building Faster Fund, representing “one of the largest infrastructure investments in the region’s history.”