Caledon, ON - David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon announced over five million dollars of funding for the Town of Caledon on Friday June 5, 2009. The money, which is part of the Federal Infrastructure Stimulus Program, will allow the Town of Caledon to begin a number of water and road infrastructure projects throughout the region.

The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is just one aspect of the Canadian Government’s Economic Action Plan and is designed to help stimulate the economy in the short-term, while ensuring long term infrastructure goals are met throughout the country.

These projects will improve transportation efficiency and water safety all while creating local jobs. Under the funding, the Town of Caledon will be able to engage in road resurfacing projects along sections of: Regional Road 50, the Forks of the Credit Road, King Street, and Mayfield Road, as well as multiple water infrastructure projects.

“Our Government is getting shovels in the ground and flowing money faster to stimulate the economy and create jobs for Ontarians,” said David Tilson MP. “Thanks to the strong relationship between our two governments, we can work together to help Ontario communities and the economy thrive immediately and in the future.”

The Federal contribution of $5, 256, 620 represents one third of the total cost of Caledon’s infrastructure projects. The province of Ontario and the Town of Caledon will also be providing five million dollars towards the total cost of fifteen million dollars.

For more information on the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund Program or Canada’s Economic Action Plan, please contact Mr. Tilson’s constituency office at 1-866-941-1832.