Grimsby – The Ontario government is investing nearly $875,000 to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in downtown Grimsby. The funding is being delivered through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Plan, which includes cost-sharing through the federal, provincial and municipal governments. The Town of Grimsby officially marked the beginning of the first phase of the Downtown Reimagined Project today in a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Hon. Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure; Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West; Jeff Jordan, Mayor of the Town of Grimsby, and Daniel Vandersteen, Treasurer of the Downtown Grimsby BIA.
“Today marks a new chapter for Grimsby with the groundbreaking of the Downtown Reimagined Project,” said MPP Oosterhoff.
“Through the province’s funding partnership with the federal government and Town of Grimsby – which includes upgrades to Grimsby’s critical water infrastructure – we look forward to a creating a new Main Street experience that will attract residents and visitors alike to our growing region.”
“Replacing aging water infrastructure in downtown Grimsby means cleaner water, more reliable service and a stronger foundation for everything that comes next,” said Minister McCarthy.
“Investments like this one are how we build stronger, more resilient communities right here in Niagara and it is part of our $236 billion capital plan to build and protect Ontario.”
The Town of Grimsby has worked closely with the Downtown Grimsby BIA, Grimsby Chamber of Commerce and local businesses and project partners to help shape the construction schedule and communications plan. Throughout the first phase of construction, municipal officials will provide regular project updates, construction notices and business-support messaging to help residents, businesses and visitors plan their travels through the downtown corridor.
“Today marks an important milestone for Grimsby,” said Mayor Jordan.
“The investment we are announcing today is about completing essential water infrastructure work that residents and businesses depend on. We are grateful to our federal and provincial partners for recognizing the importance of investing in Grimsby’s water systems and long-term community resilience. This infrastructure work is the critical first step that will enable us to reimagine what our downtown can become.”
The first phase of construction lays the groundwork for the revitalization of the downtown corridor, which includes work to improve accessibility, provide safer and more walkable streets and create enhanced landscaping, lighting and public spaces.
The funding is part of the Ontario government’s more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by building key public infrastructure that will strengthen the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.