Ontario Approves $240,000 for Tecumseh Beautification Project

For Immediate Release

Friday, November 1, 2024

Ontario Approves $240,000 for Tecumseh Beautification Project

Tecumseh, ON - The Ontario government has approved $240,000 in funding for the Town of Tecumseh through the Rural Economic Development (RED) program. The funding will support the Tecumseh Road Main Street CIP Streetscaping and Landscaping Beautification – Lesperance North project, which will improve the aesthetic and functionality of the landscape along Lesperance Road from McNorton Street to First Street.

In June, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that the Ontario government will be investing over $5.7 million in up to 85 projects across the province through the RED Program. The RED program provides cost-share funding to support initiatives and projects that create strong rural communities and rural economic development in Ontario.

“I'm proud to see our governments support for the Lesperance North project building out the long-awaited revitalization of Tecumseh's Mainstreet business district," said Andrew Dowie, Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor--Tecumseh. "This investment through the Rural Economic Development Fund will modernize and amplify our historical public infrastructure that Tecumseh residents have loved for decades."

The Streetscaping and Landscaping Beautification - Lesperance North project is part of the town’s Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan (CIP), which aims to create an integrated, connected and accessible public corridor that fosters a healthy community. The funds from the RED program will be used to install street trees, landscaping and decorative lighting along Lesperance Road from McNorton Street to First Street.

“We are grateful to the Ontario government for their continued support through the Rural Economic Development (RED) program, which enables us to enhance the character and livability of our community,” said Mayor Gary McNamara. “The Tecumseh Road Main Street CIP Streetscaping and Landscaping Beautification project is an essential step in creating a vibrant, connected, and welcoming space for residents and visitors alike. This investment in Tecumseh’s infrastructure is not just about beautification; it’s about building a stronger, more resilient community for future generations.”

Construction for the Tecumseh Road Main Street CIP Streetscaping and Landscaping Beautification – Lesperance North project is anticipated to start in the Spring of 2025.

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