The federal and provincial governments have announced combined funding of more than $2.2 million for new water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Champlain Township.

The governments made the announcement on December 18, and the funding will be used to support various projects along King Street in L'Orignal, a community east of Ottawa.

The project involves the construction of 450 metres of new storm sewer and the replacement of an additional 250 metres of undersized storm sewer. The work will also involve the installation of 450 metres of watermain and relining 450 metres of sanitary sewer. New fixtures on King Street will include fire hydrants, valves, manholes, and catch basins for storm water run-off.

The upgrades will improve wastewater and storm water management systems and better protect local waterways.

"The Champlain Township is very excited to learn that it is getting funding through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program,” said Mayor Normand Riopel. “This funding will help the growth of our township and improve the infrastructure already in place."

The Government of Canada is investing $1,223,532 in the project through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Ontario is providing approximately $1,019,508. Champlain Township, meanwhile, is contributing $830,947 and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell is providing $375,673.