Warwick Township Celebrates Reconstructed Roads

News Release
For Immediate Release

Warwick Township Celebrates Reconstructed Roads
Project possible thanks to Federal Gas Tax Fund

Bev Shipley, M.P. Lambton-Kent-Middlesex says work has now been completed on Erie and McGregor Streets in Warwick Township, thanks in part to a $228,640 contribution from the federal Gas Tax Fund. Mr. Shipley made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Under the federal Gas Tax Fund municipalities receive an annual allocation for local infrastructure projects. “The beauty of the GTF is that it gives local councils money that is predictable every year to use on most infrastructure projects of the municipalities’ choosing,” said Shipley. “The program which our government initially extended, then doubled in size, then made permanent, and then enhanced by indexing it allows communities considerable flexibility in terms of determining local priorities.” Shipley added, “The program is unique in this way. It’s an envelope of money that communities like Warwick don’t have to compete for with other municipalities – nor is there any red tape involved.”

Total cost of the project was $975,000. The Township of Warwick’s share was $746,360. Shipley noted he is very pleased that to date Warwick has received $918,658 through the federal Gas Tax Fund.