The Government of Ontario has provided up to $780,000 in disaster recovery funding to the Town of Gravenhurst.
According to officials, the funding is intended to help cover emergency response and cleanup costs to repair essential property and infrastructure that the Town incurred following the extreme snowfall in November 2024.
During the extreme snowfall, Environment Canada and local weather stations estimated between 120 cm and 180 cm of snow fell in Gravenhurst and surrounding areas within a short period.
“Our government is protecting Ontario by providing financial assistance to municipalities facing unexpected natural disasters,” said Graydon Smith, Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and MPP for Parry Sound–Muskoka. “While it’s never easy to recover from an extreme weather event, our government is here to support the Town of Gravenhurst with repairs to roads and important public buildings, keeping the community safe and economy growing.”
Officials said the funding is being provided through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program, and is part of the province’s plan to protect Ontario with investments to help repair important infrastructure when disaster strikes, keeping workers on the job and communities safe.
“On behalf of council, I want to thank the Government of Ontario for the valuable financial assistance through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance program,” said Gravenhurst Mayor Heidi Lorenz. “This funding is extremely welcome as it takes a sizeable financial burden off the municipality. I also want to thank Premier Doug Ford and his government for their support during the significant weather event and for their ongoing advice and guidance throughout the recovery period. The province has been a true partner.”
