The Township of Machin and the Township of Ignace are both receiving $100,000 in government funding for two important projects.
In both cases, the federal government is investing $80,000, while the province is chipping in with $20,000.
The money for Machin will support modifications to Berglund Road, including upgrades to the exisiting culverts in addition to the installation of new culverts.
Work will include increasing the height of the road subgrade and gravel.
Once complete, the project will improve ditching and allow for improved flood mitigation.
The cash for Ignace will support redevelopment efforts at the Landfill facility.
The project will repair, upgrade and expand the landfill.
The attendant transfer facility for employees will also be expanded.
Work includes the installation of security cameras, commercial recycling bins, and a vehicle weight scale system and gates.
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation is also receiving government funding to expand its Student Internet Connectivity Project.
It’s a huge investment with the feds spending nearly $7.7 million and the province allocating $1.9 million.
The project includes the purchase and installation of connectivity kits for student learning hubs and homes in NAN communities.
This will allow students to connect to low earth orbit satellites, and develop cloud-based servers to enable secure access to school website’s and provide cyber-security protections.
