Tecumseh receives federal funding for Cedarwood Sanitary Pump Station upgrades
The Town of Tecumseh will receive $3.6 million from the federal government to finance upgrades to its Cedarwood Sanitary Pump Station.
Funding for the project is being provided through the federal Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF), and represents 40% of the total project cost.
The project scope of work includes reinforcing existing infrastructure with modern materials. The pump station was built in 1972 and serves a 920-hectare area in Tecumseh. The facility will be replaced by a new station at the same site, with construction to begin in 2027.
The town says modernizing the facility will help keep the residents safe by mitigating basement flooding risks amidst the impacts of climate change in Tecumseh.
"We are thrilled to see the federal government’s investment in the Cedarwood Sanitary Pump Station,” said Mayor Gary McNamara. “This $3.6 million funding is not just an upgrade to our infrastructure but a crucial step towards enhancing the resilience and sustainability of our community. By modernizing this pump station, we are significantly reducing the risk of basement flooding and other climate-related impacts."
Since 2018, the federal government has committed over $3.8 billion to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. To date, more $2.5 billion in funding has been announced through the fund for more than 96 infrastructure projects.
The money supports projects that include new construction or the modification and reinforcement of existing public infrastructure to help communities withstand natural disasters and climate-related risks.
Eligible recipients include municipalities, local governments, provinces and territories, public sector bodies, Indigenous organizations, not-for-profit, and for-profit organizations in partnership with other eligible applicants outside the private sector. Projects must have a minimum of $1 million in total eligible costs to be considered eligible.