The Quebec government is providing more than $3.1 million in municipal infrastructure funding for the riding of Huntingdon.
Huntingdon MNA Carole Mallette made the announcement on April 15 on behalf of Ministère des Affaires Municipales Andrée Laforest. A total of $3,106,458 will be invested in the riding to support municipalities with fewer than 5,000 residents through the Programme de Transfert pour les Infrastructures d’Eau et Collectives du Québec (TECQ) 2024-2028.
In a press release issued by Mallette’s office, the deputy notes this funding follows the $90-million increase announced in the 2024-2028 TECQ (Quebec Water and Community Infrastructure Transfer Program).
At least 27 municipalities, including all 13 municipalities of the Haut-Saint-Laurent, will receive a minimum of $75,000 to finance construction or renovation projects for their municipal infrastructures for cultural, community, municipal, sports, or recreational purposes.
Laforest said she was proud to announce this support for the smallest municipalities “because they need it most.” Mallette echoed the sentiment, noting “These additional funds will support municipal infrastructure projects that will benefit our citizens. We recognize the need for improvement and modernization.”
Within the riding, the municipalities of Dundee, Elgin, Havelock, Hemmingford Township, and Howick will each receive $75,000. The municipality of Très-Saint-Sacrement will receive $101,746, Godmanchester will see an investment of $107,157, Franklin will benefit from $112,089 in funding, while Sainte-Barbe will receive $116,130.
Hemmingford Village can budget for an additional $121,757, while Hinchinbrooke will receive $124,929. The government will invest $132,165 in the municipality of Saint-Chrysostome, $134,902 in the municipality of Saint-Anicet, and $135,359 in the town of Huntingdon. Finally, within the Haut-Saint-Laurent, the municipality of Ormstown will receive $164,538. (SR)