Road project to pave way for economic development in Atikameksheng – Northern Ontario Business
First Nation embarking on $4.8-million infrastructure initiative
Construction of a new road into Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation is expected to enhance resident safety while also creating new economic development opportunities for the community, located west of Sudbury.
The $4.8-million infrastructure project involves the construction of five kilometres of road that would bypass the main reserve road, with an extension into a local subdivision.
Funding for the project was confirmed on July 16.
The federal government will invest more than $3.6 million through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, while the province is contributing nearly $900,000. Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will invest more than $327,490.
