Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program

The main objective of the program is to improve access for emergency service vehicles. The Road and Lane Standards Policy outlines the minimum requirement for private lanes and public roads. 

Application Guidelines

• Initial applications must be received by May 16, 2025. Grant application requests will be considered by Township Council on or before June 3, 2025.
• Work must be completed and receipts submitted by October 31, 2025.
• Private lane associations are the preferred vehicle used for approaching the Township of South Frontenac. If a lane association does not exist, please indicate an individual who will be held accountable for payment of the work. 
• Please refer to the Road and Lane Standards Policy for guidelines on how the lane standards should be applied (see page 5).
• Private lanes may be inspected by the Township before and after completion of work.
• This funding assistance will not be retroactive and will apply only to applications received for work completed in 2025. See Section 3 of the program policy for more on extenuating circumstances. Receipts must be supplied breaking out all work and related unit costs and paid in full. A consolidated or lump sum invoice will not be accepted.
• The amount of subsidy funding will only apply to capital lane upgrades and will be limited to a maximum of 50% of any one application, with a $7,000 upset subsidy limit. Priority will be given to lanes that have not previously been given assistance.
• Eligible Works - horizontal and vertical improvements, road base improvements, ditching, cross culverts (and permits), road widening and erosion control measures.
• Ineligible Works - regular maintenance items such as gravel resurfacing, grading and/or brushing. Any work that is completed prior to the approval of an application will also be considered ineligible.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Services Department to at 613-376-3027 or via email at pwsupport@southfrontenac.net.

Applicant Information 

Lane Information

Exisiting Lane Conditions 

Summary of Project

Supporting Information

Please attach the following items to your application upon initial submission:

Upon receipt of this application, there may be a requirement to conduct an initial inspection to confirm conditions are as indicated above. Applications will be prioritized based upon the number and severity of deficiencies as well as the number of residents served. Applications will be accepted until May 16, 2025.  Final inspection will be undertaken upon notification of work completed. Receipts for completed work must be submitted by October 31, 2025.

Note: The Applicant signing below confirms that they have taken all reasonable steps to notify benefitting landowners on the private lane of the details of the application. The Applicant further confirms that they have the consent of legal landowner(s) with respect to the works described in the application submitted.

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