The government is increasing its financial support for Chatham-Kent as they continue to feel the impact and financial burden of the explosion that occurred in the community of Wheatley in 2021.
Ontario is providing an additional $11 million to assist Chatham-Kent with ongoing emergency management, investigation, and community recovery expenses associated with the Wheatley explosion.
We will continue to support the municipality in their recovery efforts. In addition, Ontario is also investing $26 million to manage the risks posed by old oil and gas wells and subsurface gas migration hazards to help keep people and communities across Ontario safe.
Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003404/ontario-continuing-support-for-wheatley