On February 23, Black River-Matheson Township in Ontario announced that it has received $1.54 million in funding from the Government of Ontario to improve wastewater treatment infrastructure. This investment will support upgrades to the Matheson Water Pollution Control Plant. The funding comes from the Health and Safety Water Flow Project under Ontario's Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program.

Mayor Dave Diment of Black River-Matheson Township stated: "We are very grateful to the Government of Ontario for this significant support. This investment will help ensure our community's wastewater infrastructure remains safe, reliable, and resilient. On behalf of the Township Council and residents, I thank the Province of Ontario for its partnership and its commitment to supporting small and northern municipalities like Black River-Matheson." He added: "With provincial support, Black River-Matheson Township can move forward with a long-planned infrastructure improvement project that will deliver lasting benefits for our residents and help secure essential services for years to come."

This wastewater treatment facility upgrade is part of Black River-Matheson Township's infrastructure planning, aiming to enhance the community's environmental quality and public health standards. As the project moves into the planning and implementation phases, the Township plans to share more detailed information about the timeline and specific steps in the future.