Wellington, Ontario, May 21, 2026 - Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.
To that end, MP Chris Malette, joined by Mayor Steve Ferguson, announced a federal investment of more than $20 million in the Wellington Extended Aeration Wastewater Treatment Plant in Prince Edward County, through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
By investing in a wastewater treatment plant expansion, Prince Edward County will be able to accommodate the future demands of a growing community. Once complete, the plant, which was originally constructed in 1975, will increase its current capacity of just over 2,100 people to supporting an additional 6,000 residents.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is a cornerstone of the Government of Canada's plan to build the infrastructure needed to build Canada strong - today and for generations to come.
