With an aim to facilitate road transport, the most significant link that ensures smooth functioning of supply-chain, the Ontario government is investing $6 million for 32 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee to build and operate 3,200 kilometres of winter roads.
The initiative comes as another step from the government to help the Far North communities improve upon their quality of life which can only be done if they achieve full economic potential.
A good road network that includes better road connectivity, maintained bridges, repaired crossings is a boon for transportation of essential goods/ commodities. It is a proven fact that supply of essential goods/ commodities has been the backbone of every civilisation.
The sanctioned amount will be spent on road infrastructure development for 2022-23 season.
According to the Ontario Government, the “improved” winter roads network will enable the indigenous communities to travel for various purposes including healthcare emergencies, visiting family and friends, attending sports and cultural events.
Another important development being, a grant of $2 million to Windigo First Nations Council for replacing ice bridges with pre-engineered portable bridges and culverts.
