Councillors here are encouraging natural gas distributors to expand local service in Puslinch.
On May 3, councillors reviewed information from Ontario infrastructure minister Bob Chiarelli, who announced the launch of a $100-million Natural Gas Grant Program to help expand access to more communities in Ontario. Chiarelli, stated the purpose of the grant program is to help improve energy affordability and support economic development, including for farms and agribusinesses in rural Ontario.
In the correspondence Chiarelli explained the grant program is aimed at projects extending pipelines to new communities.
Funding applications must be made by natural gas distributors or suppliers. In addition, participating communities must indicate their support for gaining access to natural gas through a council or band council resolution.
Puslinch Mayor Dennis Lever stated it is up to the distributor to make the application.
Councillor John Sepulis asked if the supplier for Puslinch would be applying.
Lever noted that some time ago, the gas supplier was asked for a map of where natural gas supplies currently exist within the township.
Councillor Matthew Bulmer noted residents of Ellis Road were interested in the extension of natural gas to their area.
