FONOM Welcomes Ontario’s New Pothole Prevention and Repair Program

Echo Bay, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcomes the Ontario government’s new Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, which will provide $10 million to help smaller municipalities maintain safer and more reliable roads.

“This new Pothole Prevention and Repair Program is welcome news for Northern Ontario communities,” said Dave Plourde, President of FONOM. “With 105 of our member municipalities eligible, this investment will help maintain safer roads, support local economies, and reduce the financial strain of emergency repairs. FONOM appreciates the Province’s continued attention to the unique infrastructure needs of small and rural municipalities.”

Under the new program, municipalities with populations of up to 10,000 people can apply for funding of up to $38,000 per project to support critical road maintenance and pothole repair. Applications are open until December 12, 2025.

 

Media Contact:
Dave Plourde, President
Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM)
705-335-1615 | [email protected]