46 new projects approved in 5 communities
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 23, 2017 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Ontario are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services that meet their needs. These investments safeguard the health and well-being of residents, protect waterways and preserve local ecosystems, while also laying the foundation for new economic opportunities to strengthen the middle class across the province.
The Honourable Navdeep Singh Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of Seniors Affairs, the Honourable Dipika Damerla, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, and Frank Dale, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for the Region of Peel today announced that 30 new projects in the Region of Peel have been approved under the Government of Canada's Clean Water and Waste Water Fund. The federal government is providing up to 50 per cent of funding for these projects—over $69 million. The provincial government is providing up to 25 per cent of funding for these projects—over $34 million, and the recipient will provide the balance of funding.
Thanks to this investment, residents in the Region of Peel will benefit from a number of sewage pumping stations being rehabilitated or replaced, as well as equipment at several water pollution control plants being replaced. These projects are essential to keeping our waterways clean and our communities healthy and livable.
In addition to these projects, $7.2 million in federal funding for 16 water and wastewater projects will benefit four other communities across Ontario.
This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and Ontario for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
Quotes
"Investing in water and wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential to maintaining a healthy environment and providing access to clean, reliable drinking water.The Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories and municipalities across the country to support important projects like those in the Region of Peel, which ensure that Canadian communities are healthy and sustainable now and for years to come."
The Honourable Navdeep Singh Bains, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Malton, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"This investment by the province—over $2,500,000 in Mississauga and over $34,000,000 in the greater Peel Region—will ensure that Mississauga has clean water and reduce risks of flooding. I am pleased that these projects will contribute to enhanced quality of life in Mississauga for years to come."
The Honourable Dipika Damerla, Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga East—Cooksville
"Unfortunately, all too often this specific element of infrastructure investment – that we highlight today - receives attention when something goes wrong. However, that is not the case in this circumstance. Today's announcement outlining the investments that will be made in the rehabilitation and replacement of clean water equipment and facilities here at Lakeview, as well as the commencement of new wastewater projects, will ensure that our residents continue to benefit from efficient access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water."
Frank Dale, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for the Region of Peel
Quick facts
- The Government of Canada will provide more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- Budget 2017 proposes $21.9 billion for investments for green infrastructure. This amount includes $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
- The Government of Ontario is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges, and water and wastewater infrastructure in the province's history – more than $190 billion in public infrastructure over 13 years, starting in 2014–15. To learn more about what's happening in your community, go to Ontario.ca/BuildON.
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Canada and Ontario announce funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ontario
46 new projects approved in 5 communities
A new list of water and wastewater projects has been approved under the Canada-Ontario Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) agreement, which is designed to improve the safety and quality of water for Canadian families, while supporting a clean economy.
The Government of Canada is providing Ontario with over $569 million under CWWF, and will fund up to 50 percent of the eligible project costs. The provincial government is providing up to $270 million, and will fund up to 25 percent of total eligible project costs, and the recipient will provide the balance of funding.
As part of the bilateral agreement with Ontario, the following 46 projects across Ontario have been approved for federal funding amounting to $76,367,276.
| Location |
Project Name |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Anticipated Start Date |
| Brampton, City of |
Stormsewer rehabilitation project to replace or repair stormsewer infrastructure (where needed) under roads identified in the City's 2017 road resurfacing/repair program. |
$50,000 |
$25,000 |
April 1, 2017 |
| Brampton, City of |
Stormwater Asset Management Plan study to establish long term financial needs for all of the City's stormwater assets |
$525,000 |
$262,500 |
January 30, 2017 |
| Caledon, Town of |
Update Quality Management Standards for Stormwater Discharge to receiving stream |
$30,000 |
$15,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Caledon, Town of |
Update the Town's inventory of storm sewers and assign condition rating for asset management planning and costing |
$20,000 |
$10,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Construction of the new Cooksville Creek Flood Storage Facility - near Eglinton Ave and Kennedy Rd |
$3,205,845 |
$1,602,923 |
October 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Construction of the storm sewer lining and Utility Trench dewatering system - in the vicinity of Doug Leavens Blvd, Osprey Blvd, Alderwood Trail and Cactus Gate Lisgar Improvements |
$1,004,967 |
$502,484 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Rehabilitation of the Stormwater Management Facilities 0801, 4403, 5701 and 5702 |
$861,785 |
$430,893 |
October 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Design of the Cooksville Creek Flood Storage Facility - Frank McKechnie Park |
$280,386 |
$140,193 |
March 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Design of the Cooksville Creek Flood Storage Facility - Mississauga Valley |
$236,418 |
$118,209 |
March 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Design of the Cooksville Creek Stormwater Erosion Control - QEW to Elaine Trail |
$109,793 |
$54,896 |
February 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Design of the Cooksville Creek Stormwater Erosion Control - Meadows Boulevard to Rathburn Road East |
$71,604 |
$35,802 |
February 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Restoration of the Cooksville Creek Stormwater Erosion Control - Mississauga Valley Blvd to Central Pkwy E |
$738,651 |
$369,325 |
September 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Design of the Mary Fix Creek Stormwater Erosion Control - downstream of Dundas Street West |
$43,842 |
$21,921 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Mississauga, |
Design of the Levi Creek watercourse realignment - upstream of Old Derry Rd |
$22,235 |
$11,118 |
January 1, 2017 |
| North Dumfries, Township of |
Township Wide Storm Water Management Study |
$25,000 |
$12,500 |
February 1, 2017 |
| North Dumfries, Township of |
Installation of Catch Basin and Infiltration Galleries to Combat Localized Flooding in Various Locations |
$25,000 |
$12,500 |
February 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Rehabilitation of the Stormwater Pond at Mayfield Road and Kennedy Road |
$1,500,000 |
$750,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Rehabilitation of the Stormwater Pond at Mayfield Road and Heart Lake Road |
$1,500,000 |
$750,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Studies to Improve Water Quality Control for Small Watercourses Draining Directly to Lake Ontario |
$62,500 |
$31,250 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
System Evaluation and Implementation of Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management |
$125,000 |
$62,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Design for a New Sanitary Trunk Sewer on Lakeshore Road West |
$1,750,000 |
$875,000 |
September 1, 2016 |
| Peel, Region of |
Design for a New Sanitary Trunk Sewer on Cawthra Road |
$2,500,000 |
$1,250,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Design for the Replacement of the Ash Management Facility at the G.E. Booth Water Pollution Control Plant |
$1,000,000 |
$500,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Rehabilitation or Replacement of Various Sewage Pumping Stations in the Region of Peel |
$3,000,000 |
$1,500,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Equipment Replacement at the Clarkson Water Pollution Control Plant |
$1,000,000 |
$500,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Equipment Replacement at the G.E. Booth Water Pollution Control Plant |
$1,750,000 |
$875,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Replacement of Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Equipment at Alton Wells 3 and 4 |
$250,000 |
$125,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Rehabilitation of Greensand Filters at Various Groundwater Wells |
$250,000 |
$125,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Installation of an Emergency Shutoff Valve in the Chlorine Building at the Lakeview Water Treatment Plant |
$250,000 |
$125,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Equipment Replacement at the Lakeview water treatment plant |
$1,200,000 |
$600,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Equipment and electrical systems Replacement at the Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant |
$650,000 |
$325,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Capital Improvements to the Pumping Station at the Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant |
$3,179,000 |
$1,589,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Equipment Replacement at the Water Transmission Facilities |
$2,562,500 |
$1,281,250 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Electrical Upgrades at the Hanlan and Herridge Pumping Stations |
$5,000,000 |
$2,500,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Upgrades to the Generator Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) at Various Lake-Based Water Transmission Facilities |
$2,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Implementation of Hydraulic Improvements at the East Brampton Reservoir |
$3,000,000 |
$1,500,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Replacement of Water Mains in Peel |
$7,500,000 |
$3,750,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Replacement of the Existing 400-mm Water Main on Hurontario Street with a 750-mm Water Main |
$4,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Construction of a New 750-mm Water Main on Goreway Drive |
$5,650,250 |
$2,825,125 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Replacement of the Heart Lake Conservation Area Water Supply System |
$250,000 |
$125,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Study for New Water and Wastewater Servicing for the Belfountain Conservation Area |
$62,500 |
$31,250 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Implementation of Improvements to the Water Supply System in Mississauga |
$9,125,000 |
$4,562,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Condition Assessment of the Region's Storm Sewer Infrastructure |
$5,250,000 |
$2,625,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Construction of a 300-mm Water Main on Mount Pleasant Road |
$750,000 |
$375,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Installation of Additional Flow and Pressure Monitoring for the Lake-Based Water Supply System |
$1,500,000 |
$750,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Peel, Region of |
Construction of a New 400-mm Water Main on Dundas Street West |
$2,500,000 |
$1,250,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
Associated links
Government of Canada's $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017: http://www.budget.gc.ca/2017/docs/plan/chap-02-en.html#Toc477707375
Federal infrastructure investments in Ontario: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/on-eng.html
The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/cwwf/cwwf-program-programme-eng.html.
Build ON 2017 Infrastructure Update: https://www.ontario.ca/page/buildon-2017-infrastructure-update
Twitter: @INFC_eng
Web: Infrastructure Canada
SOURCE Infrastructure Canada
Brook Simpson, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, 613-219-0149, [email protected]; Craig MacBride, Media Contact, Government of Ontario, 416-212-0453, [email protected]; Kieran Scott, Public Works Communications Specialist, Region of Peel, 905-791-7800, ext. 4635, [email protected]; Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]
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