Funding allocated for the annual road work close to double this year Author of the article: Thomas Perry Publishing date: May 12, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 3 minute read • In addition to ongoing reconstruction of Algonquin Boulevard, seen here in this photo taken Wednesday, Timmins council this week agreed to inject additional funding towards repaving rough roads at various locations across the city. RICHA BHOSALE/The Daily Press jpg, TD Article content City council opted to expand its 2021 paving program, nearly doubling the funding allocated for the annual road work during Tuesday night’s meeting. “We are recommending we add $1 million, plus HST, to our paving contract and amend Bylaw 2021-8537,” said Patrick Seguin, the city’s director of public works and engineering.