Ontario Investing $5,704,753 for Critical Water Infrastructure in the Township of Chapleau in Algoma-Manitoulin
February 20, 2026
Funding will support housing, jobs and economic growth
NEWS February 20, 2026
Chapleau, Ontario — Today, MPP Bill Rosenberg announced the Ontario government is investing up to $5,704,753 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in the Township of Chapleau in Algoma-Manitoulin. The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), which has increased by $700 million for a total of $875 million to support access to safe drinking water, housing, job creation and protection for communities in the event of extreme weather events.
MPP Rosenberg: “Congratulations to the Township of Chapleau on receiving funding from the Ministry of Infrastructure through the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund. This provincial investment will not only create local job opportunities but also enhance the water and sewer infrastructure serving Chapleau’s residents. We are confident this funding will support the community’s growth and well-being for many years to come.”
The MHIP-HSWS funding will be used in the Township of Chapleau to replace 880 m cast iron watermains and 840 m of sanitary sewers located in the same corridors as the watermains. The replacements will be completed on Queen Street (Teak to Ash), Ash Street (Queen to King), King Street (Ash to Maple), Teak (King 160m westerly) and Minto (Riverside to Pine).
“Our government is proud to support investments in critical infrastructure, including the rehabilitation of the water system in the Township of Chapleau,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “Ontario is committed to strengthening the water and wastewater infrastructure that serves Chapleau residents, while supporting long-term community growth and well-being.”
The overall project costs will be $7,814,732 with the Province of Ontario contributing $5,704,753. This is the largest grant in Chapleau’s history and a positive outcome of the dedicated and enthusiastic advocating of Mayor Bignucolo, Council, and Municipal Staff.
“This funding is truly transformative for the Township of Chapleau. Our community has been facing the challenge of aging, century-old infrastructure for many years, and this investment through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream allows us to finally move forward with confidence. On behalf of Council and residents, I want to thank the Province of Ontario and MPP Rosenberg for recognizing the importance of safe, reliable infrastructure in Northern Ontario. This project will protect public health, support future growth, and ensure our community remains strong for generations to come.” Mayor Ryan Bignucolo, Township of Chapleau
This funding is part of a historic investment of $4 billion in the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP), included in Ontario’s $220 billion capital plan, the most ambitious in the province’s history, to build transit, highways, hospitals, schools and water infrastructure that enables new housing.
“As we continue to navigate economic uncertainty and unwarranted U.S. tariffs, our government is protecting Ontario by investing in critical infrastructure that drives growth, creates jobs and strengthens communities,” said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “Through our historic $4 billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, we are giving municipalities and First Nations the tools they need to get shovels in the ground and build stronger communities. Our investments will deliver more homes, modernize aging water systems and lay the foundation for long-term prosperity across Ontario.”
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