The town of Fort Frances will use about $13.6 million on capital spending in 2021.
There are 26 projects identified as high priority needs, totalling $887 thousand. A new sidewalk machine is the most expensive item at $195 thousand.
Treasurer Dawn Galusha says there several other projects that may not happen without financing from the provincial or federal governments.
“The total of these projects is $6,074,464. $2,712,000 is specifically earmarked for MSC (Memorial Sports Centre) facility upgrades,” says Galusha.
Mayor June Caul hinted of a potential announcement coming for those upgrades of the Memorial Sports Centre.
Another $3.9 million is identified as projects started in 2020 but not completed. This includes an upgrade to Kings Highway between Pit Roads Number 1 and 2, coming in at $1.9 million. A large chunk is covered by the province’s Connecting Link Fund program.
Some projects were delayed because of the pandemic, including the replacement of poles along the waterfront and completion of the study looking at potential uses of the former Shevlin Woodyard.
