Ontario Building Critical Infrastructure in Oxford
September 18, 2025
Province’s $8,750,412 investment will keep workers on the job and promote economic growth
WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is investing $8,750,412 to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure across Oxford. The funding will be delivered through the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) as part of the government’s more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by building key public infrastructure that will strengthen the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.
“Investing in local infrastructure is essential to building strong, healthy, and vibrant communities,” said Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. “This more than $8.75 million in funding will help municipalities across Oxford maintain and improve critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. These are projects that directly impact the quality of life for residents and support economic growth. I’m proud to see this investment going where it’s needed most and will continue advocating for the long-term needs of our communities.”
The allocations for 2026 are:
County of Oxford – $5,597,673 Woodstock – $781,439
Ingersoll – $346,945 Tillsonburg – $487,252
Blandford – Blenheim – $439,568 East Zorra – Tavistock – $144,189
Norwich – $489,671 South-West Oxford – $253,567
Zorra – $210,108
In 2026, Ontario will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 423 small, rural and northern communities address critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems. The minimum grant amount for municipalities will increase to $125,000 from $100,000. Funding allocations are based on a formula that accounts for the different needs and economic conditions of each community. Communities may accumulate funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure projects.