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The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, joined Gord Brown, MP for Leeds-Grenville, Monday to announce new infrastructure investments in the Rideau Canal National Historic Site.
More than $14.5-million will go toward nine infrastructure projects within three Leeds Grenville municipalities. These include in North Grenvillle rehabilitation of the Burritts Rapids Earth Dam and in Merrickville-Wolford rejuvenation of the Upper Nicholsons Earth Dame, the Merrickville Swing Bridge, the Edmonds Weir lockstation and dam and Lock 25. Rideau Lakes will see improvements in Narrows Lock 35, rehabilitation of the Jones Falls Concrete Bridge, replacement of the Chaffey's Swing Bridge and the Jones Falls Timber Bridge. Another $4.5-million will be used for lock masonary repairs at various locations between Kingston and Ottawa, as well as major lock, bridge and dam rehabilitation at sites in Kingston and Ottawa.
The investment represents the largest federal infrastructure plan in the 104-year history of Parks Canada. The projects will create jobs and will enhance visitor experiences along the Rideau Canal. | 
