Halton Region to get $2.8 million for ice storm recovery

TheIFP.ca
April 30, 2015

Halton Region is receiving $2.8 million from the Province for ice storm recovery costs.

The funding from the Ontario Ice Storm Assistance Program was announced April 22.The December 2013 ice storm left thousands of Halton residents without power for days, including Christmas day, resulting in significant impacts to the Halton community and local environment

For several months following the storm, Halton Region provided special bulk brush and yard waste collection services to ensure resident safety, and to help clear streets and yards throughout the region.

“The December 2013 ice storm had a serious impact on our community, causing substantial damage to residences and businesses,” said Regional Chair Gary Carr. “We are very pleased that the Province is providing the funding we claimed which will help recover the significant cost from the storm response efforts.”

The Ice Storm Assistance Program is intended to provide financial support to municipalities and conservation authorities for ice storm related expenses.

In early April of this year, the Region received an initial payment of nearly $1 million from the Province. The remaining $1.8 million is expected to be received by May 8.

The Town of Halton Hills, which was hit hard by the storm, has received $326,901 in interim funding from the Province. It hasn’t heard yet what the final funding will be, but has submitted costs totaling $934,000.