” … also shows how committed we are to this. We’re not giving up on this. We’re not taking no for an answer. We’re going to move forward with this. We’re going to get some results out of it. So one way or another it’s going to happen.”
It’s expected the province will decide on funding by early next year. If the County receives the $20 million it will seek immediate financial support from the federal government for the roadwork as well. If that isn’t forthcoming the project might not be completed, as staff say the County should not take on any more debt.
Councillors and staff discussed lobbying local MP Ryan Williams and newly elected MPP Tyler Allsopp as well as other officials about the importance of financial support for the long-discussed project. County Road 49 is mostly concrete and has cracks and potholes along much of its length. It is a regular on the CAA’s (Canadian Automobile Association) annual Worst Roads list.
