Ontario invests $6.46M in Gananoque wastewater upgrades
February 16, 2026
The Town of Gananoque will receive $6.46 million from the province to modernize its wastewater treatment system, a project expected to ease pressure on taxpayers while supporting future housing and economic development.
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark announced the funding Wednesday in Gananoque, saying the municipality will use the money for structural and treatment improvements to its sewage lagoon system.
“This project will modernize Gananoque’s wastewater system, helping to protect the environment while supporting new housing and economic growth,” said Clark.
Clark, who made the announcement on a day that also included two other infrastructure announcements in the eastern end of the riding, added the province has invested more than $91 million in Leeds and Grenville through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program.
Gananoque Coun. Anne-Marie Koiner welcomed the announcement, calling it a significant boost for the community.
“This is great news for our town and community,” she said. “Thank you MPP Steve Clark. We are pleased to be receiving $6,455,937 for structural repairs and treatment improvements to our sewage lagoon treatment system.”
Mayor John Beddows said the provincial contribution will help modernize critical infrastructure while reducing the financial burden on local ratepayers and creating capacity for future development. He noted the new funding follows a $5.77-million provincial investment in 2024 through the Housing Enabling Water Systems fund.
The grant is delivered through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream, part of Ontario’s broader $4-billion infrastructure initiative within its $220-billion capital plan to support housing, job creation and infrastructure renewal across the province, provincial officials said.
Keith Dempsey is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Brockville Recorder and Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.