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The Town of Renfrew will receive up to $1,999,911 to rehabilitate a section of Highway 60 from Raglan Street South at Veterans Memorial Boulevard to Gillan Road. The intersection at Raglan Street South and Veterans Memorial Boulevard is not included in the work being done. The successful grant is among 78 approved projects being funded through the application-based component of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). Council and staff are thrilled with the
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announcement. “This is a tremendous asset to the town to have been awarded the funding,” said development and works director Mike Asselin. “It’s a very competitive process and this $2 million grant significantly advances our infrastructure plan for improving the roads in Renfrew.” The estimated total cost of the project is $2,225,462. The town’s $225,551 could be drawn from federal gas tax revenues. “Ninety per cent funding provides good leverage for our municipal taxation dollars,” said Asselin. See CONSTRUCTION, page 6
Gallant announces funding Through the Enabling Accessibility Program, which makes facilities accessible to Canadians living with disabilities, the Town of Renfrew was the recipient of a $50,000 grant Monday. Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant was at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre to announce the successful application. Funds will go to new doors at the Ma-Te-Way facility. The doors will be installed in the spring.
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