Ontario Supporting Ice Storm Recovery in Springwater

To protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the government is providing up to $672,000 for ice storm assistance in Springwater. The funding is part of Ontario’s $90 million Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program, and will help cover clean-up and emergency response costs due to a severe winter weather event on March 28, 2025.

“This funding will help ensure that Springwater Township can rebuild from the impacts of the 2025 ice storm,” said Doug Downey, MPP for Barrie – Springwater – Oro-Medonte. “This funding will help safeguard municipal planning, while still addressing the financial impacts of the ice storm on communities like Springwater Township.”

The March 28, 2025 storm resulted in widespread damage, leaving nearly 400,000 homes and businesses without power across central and eastern Ontario. In parts of Springwater, the storm caused extensive damage to trees and power lines, leading to widespread outages and debris.

“Our government will always protect Ontario, especially in times of need,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “The relief being announced today will safeguard local jobs and help Springwater rebuild – stronger than ever.”

In June 2025, the Ontario government launched the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program and Business Ice Storm Assistance program to help communities impacted by the storm.

Quick facts

• The province’s Business Ice Storm Assistance program is providing up to $5 million for small businesses, small farms and not-for-profit organizations to assist with storm-related clean-up and essential repairs not covered by insurance.

Quotes

“On behalf of Council and the Township of Springwater, thank you to the Province of Ontario for this important funding to support our community’s recovery following the widespread ice storm. This funding will help offset the costs associated with the Township’s emergency response and recovery efforts, while reinforcing the Province’s commitment to emergency preparedness and public safety.”

- Jennifer Coughlin, Mayor of Springwater Township

Additional Resources

• Ontario Supporting Spring Ice Storm Recovery
• Municipal Ice Storm Assistance
• Business Ice Storm Assistance