Ontario Investing $1,086,040 for Road Repairs in Centre Wellington
9 February 2026
Province protecting jobs and driving economic growth in rural and northern communities
FERGUS, ON – As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is investing $1,086,040 to help Centre Wellington resurface Tower Street South from McQueen Boulevard to Union Street and Bridge Street from Union Street to Queen Street (Fergus). The funding is being delivered through the 2026-27 Connecting Links program, which helps maintain vital roads and bridges that connect people to good jobs, support the movement of goods and drive economic growth in rural and northern communities.
“As the community grows, residents in Centre Wellington deserve access to safe, reliable transportation infrastructure – and that’s what our government is delivering,” said Joseph Racinsky, MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills. “Through the Connecting Links program, we’re keeping communities moving across the province as we continue our work to protect Ontario.”
This funding will allow the Township of Centre Wellington to move forward with these road resurfacing projects with provincial support, significantly reducing the financial pressure on the municipal budget. By covering the cost of these improvements through the Connecting Links program, the province is helping to ensure that local tax dollars can be preserved and redirected toward other important municipal services, infrastructure priorities, and community needs that benefit residents across the township.
“This provincial investment is great news for Centre Wellington,” said Mayor Watters. “As Centre Wellington continues to grow, investing in reliable transportation infrastructure is critical. This funding helps ensure our roads remain safe and efficient for residents, businesses, and emergency services, while supporting the long-term sustainability of our infrastructure. We appreciate the Province of Ontario’s support through the Connecting Links program, which allows us to move forward with important road improvements while easing pressure on local taxpayers.”
A connecting link is a designated municipal road or bridge that connects two ends of a provincial highway through a community or to an international border crossing. This year, the Ontario government is investing over $46 million in 21 projects to repair roads and bridges in 20 municipalities across the province.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments in highway infrastructure to drive economic growth and protect Ontario,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “By helping municipalities invest in critical road repairs, we’re improving connections across the province and building a stronger, more competitive and resilient Ontario.”
Eligible costs for Connecting Links include the design, construction, renewal, rehabilitation and replacement of designated municipal roads and bridges. Municipalities are encouraged to apply for 2027-28 Connecting Links program funding when the intake opens later this year.
Quick Facts
- The Connecting Links program provides funding for up to 90 per cent of eligible project costs. This includes a maximum of $5 million for road projects and $7 million for bridge projects.
- In Ontario, there are a total of 352 kilometres of connecting links, with 70 bridges in 77 municipalities.
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Connecting Links Program
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Office of Joseph Racinsky, MPP
519-787-5247
joseph.racinsky@pc.ola.org