80 new projects approved in 10 communities
NEWMARKET, ON, May 24, 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.
Kyle Peterson, Member of Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Chris Ballard, Ontario Minister of Housing, Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, and Wayne Emmerson, York Region Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, today announced that 29 new projects in York Region 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 $23.2 million. The provincial government is providing up to 25 per cent of funding for these projects—over $11.6 million of total eligible costs, and the Regional Municipality of York will provide the balance of funding.
Thanks to this investment, York Region residents will benefit from projects like the rehabilitation of the York-Durham sewer on 16th Avenue, field testing for phosphorus reduction at the Duffin Creek Wastewater Plant, and the replacement of a ductile iron watermain that services residents and businesses. These projects are essential to keeping our waterways clean and our communities healthy and livable.
In addition to these projects, over $27.6 million in federal funding for 51 water and wastewater projects will benefit nine other communities across Ontario.
This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and Ontario for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
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"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 York Region, which ensure that Canadian communities are healthy and sustainable now and for years to come."
Kyle Peterson, Member of Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"Building and maintaining high-quality water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure is an essential part of building livable communities. This announcement demonstrates the Province's commitment to partnering with municipalities in order to deliver the public infrastructure Ontarians need. I am pleased that these projects will contribute to enhanced quality of life in York Region and its communities for years to come."
The Honourable Chris Ballard, Ontario Minister of Housing, Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora
"York Region remains a leader in environmental sustainability and innovation.This is best demonstrated through our state-of-the-art treatment facilities, including the Duffin Creek Plant.This facility has one of the best performance records of all wastewater plants on Lake Ontario.This funding will help ensure we are continuing to provide much-needed services and support healthy, sustainable communities.Today is a good example of what can be accomplished when we work together to achieve common goals."
Wayne Emmerson, Chairman and CEO, The Regional Municipality of York
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
80 new projects approved in 10 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 (up to 50 percent of the eligible project costs). The provincial government is providing up to $270 million (up to 25 percent of total eligible project costs). The recipients will provide the balance of funding.
As part of the bilateral agreement with Ontario, the following 80 projects across Ontario have been approved for federal funding amounting to $50,895,319.
| Location |
Project Name |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Anticipated Start Date |
| Aurora, Town of |
Structural Watermain Relining on Tamarac Trail from Henderson Dr. to Ardill Cr. |
$500,000 |
$250,000 |
April 15, 2017 |
| Aurora, Town of |
Design of Damaged Storm Pipe Off Henderson Dr. |
$75,000 |
$37,500 |
April 15, 2017 |
| Aurora, Town of |
Flood Study for Tannery Creek |
$37,500 |
$18,750 |
April 15, 2017 |
| Aurora, Town of |
Decommissioning Wells Street Public School Sanitary Sewer |
$150,000 |
$75,000 |
April 15, 2017 |
| Aurora, Town of |
Reconstruction of Existing Watermain and Storm Sewer Infrastructure on Algonquin Crescent and Haida Drive |
$459,550 |
$229,775 |
April 15, 2017 |
| Bradford West Gwillimbury, Town of |
The Morris Road Drain and Stormwater Management Facility |
$1,009,413 |
$504,706 |
December 1, 2016 |
| East Gwillimbury, Town of |
Assessment and Plan Development for the Town's Storm Water Management to Achieve Full Storm Water System Optimization |
$160,000 |
$80,000 |
February 1, 2017 |
| East Gwillimbury, Town of |
Rehabilitation of the existing West Street Sewage Pumping Station to Improve the Efficiency of Wastewater Management |
$438,408 |
$219,204 |
February 1, 2017 |
| Georgina, Township of |
Watermain Replacement (Burke Street, Garrett Drive and West Street) |
$1,509,359 |
$754,680 |
May 1, 2016 |
| Markham, City of |
West Thornhill Flood Control on Three Streets with Structural Sewer Replacement in the City of Markham |
$5,058,800 |
$2,529,400 |
March 15, 2017 |
| Markham, City of |
Cast Iron Watermain Replacement On Two Streets in the City of Markham |
$2,059,950 |
$1,029,975 |
April 1, 2017 |
| Newmarket, Town of |
Optimization and Automation of Drinking Water Distribution System (study and plan) |
$350,000 |
$175,000 |
March 1, 2017 |
| Newmarket, Town of |
Newmarket watermain condition assessment program |
$375,000 |
$187,500 |
March 1, 2017 |
| Newmarket, Town of |
Asset Condition Assessment and Develop Maintenance Strategy for Water / Wastewater Valves |
$112,500 |
$56,250 |
March 1, 2017 |
| Newmarket, Town of |
Develop and implement backflow prevention / cross connection program |
$50,000 |
$25,000 |
May 1, 2017 |
| Newmarket, Town of |
Development and Implementation of a GIS Strategy for Water and Wastewater Linear Assets |
$125,000 |
$62,500 |
March 1, 2017 |
| Newmarket, Town of |
Condition Inspection, Design and Remediation of Gorham Street watermain |
$250,000 |
$125,000 |
March 1, 2017 |
| Newmarket, Town of |
Assessment, Construction and Implementation of a Drinking Water System Dead-End Looping Strategy in the Central Pressure Zone |
$100,000 |
$50,000 |
March 1, 2017 |
| Newmarket, Town of |
Srigley Street Structural Relining of existing Cast Iron Watermain |
$200,000 |
$100,000 |
May 1, 2017 |
| Richmond Hill, Town of |
Replacement of 700m of watermain on Trench Street (From Major Mackenzie Drive to Mill Street) |
$410,300 |
$205,150 |
October 31, 2016 |
| Richmond Hill, Town of |
Replacement of 310m of watermain on Laverock Avenue (From Lucas Street to west limit) |
$210,250 |
$105,125 |
October 31, 2016 |
| Richmond Hill, Town of |
Replacement of 525m of watermain on Kersey Crescent (From Weldrick Road West to May Avenue) |
$350,550 |
$175,275 |
October 31, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Oakbank Pond Aeration System: to improve water quality and pond environment. |
$51,500 |
$25,750 |
June 30, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Bulk Water Stations (4) Automated Billing System Retrofit |
$150,000 |
$75,000 |
June 30, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
City of Vaughan Distribution Watermain Condition Assessment |
$300,000 |
$150,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Detailed Design for the Edgeley Stormwater Management Pond Improvements in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre |
$1,646,079 |
$823,040 |
October 10, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Black Creek Renewal Class Environmental Assessment Study |
$167,500 |
$83,750 |
April 1, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
City of Vaughan Replacement of Out of Calibration Residential, Commercial and Institutional Water Meters |
$1,000,000 |
$500,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Maplewood Booster Station Controls Upgrades |
$75,000 |
$37,500 |
March 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Pressure District Assessment and District Metering Area Strategy for Non-Revenue Water Reduction |
$200,000 |
$100,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Smart Water Metering - City Wide Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Implementation and Costing Strategy |
$375,000 |
$187,500 |
February 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Non-Revenue Water Assessment and Reduction Recommendations |
$135,000 |
$67,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Development of a City of Vaughan Corrosion Control Implementation Strategy |
$200,000 |
$100,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Citywide Sanitary Sewer System Inflow and Infiltration Monitoring Program (Closed-circuit television Inspection) |
$250,000 |
$125,000 |
June 30, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Citywide Sanitary Sewer System Inflow and Infiltration Monitoring Program (Flow meters and micro meters) |
$100,000 |
$50,000 |
June 30, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Update water models - update of the water distribution system hydraulic analysis model |
$184,542 |
$92,271 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Update wastewater models - update of the wastewater collection system hydraulic analysis model |
$184,542 |
$92,271 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Pine Valley Storm Headwall and Spillway Rehabilitations |
$250,000 |
$125,000 |
September 1, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Islington Avenue Storm Water Management Improvements |
$285,000 |
$142,500 |
June 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Replace the existing 300mm ductile watermain to Polyvinyl Chloride on Centre Street from Dufferin Street to Bathurst Street. |
$1,822,189 |
$911,095 |
September 1, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Replace the existing ductile iron watermain (150mm and 300mm diameter) with Polyvinyl Chloride watermain. |
$1,429,980 |
$714,990 |
June 1, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Replacement of the ductile iron watermain (150mm, 300mm and 400mm diameter) with Polyvinyl Chloride watermain on Andrew Park/ Button/ Marilyn Place/North Humber Road |
$1,188,978 |
$594,489 |
May 1, 2016 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Replacement of the ductile iron watermain (150mm and 300mm diameter) with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) watermain on Planchet Road and Basaltic Road and Mckenzie Street |
$911,095 |
$455,547 |
June 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Investigation, analysis and design of the Watermain rehabilitation/replacement Program for 2018 |
$354,315 |
$177,157 |
January 15, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Investigation, analysis and design of the Watermain rehabilitation/replacement Program for 2019 |
$354,315 |
$177,157 |
January 15, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Investigation and Design of 15 culverts in the northern rural areas - City Wide |
$56,650 |
$28,325 |
June 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Rehabilitation/Replacement of a 975mm Corrugated Steel Pipe Culvert at 6550 King-Vaughan Road, just east of Huntington Road. |
$315,000 |
$157,500 |
May 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Retaining Wall Rehabilitation for Stormwater Management at Intersite Place |
$340,000 |
$170,000 |
April 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Stormwater Management Slope Stabilization by Rehabilitating an Existing Retaining Wall along the east side of Clarence Street. |
$750,000 |
$375,000 |
June 1, 2017 |
| Vaughan, City of |
Investigation and design for the rehabilitation/replacement of the existing Corrugated Steel Pipe (CSP) culverts at the intersection of Kirby Road and Kipling Avenue |
$57,000 |
$28,500 |
June 1, 2017 |
| Whitchurch-Stouffville, Town of |
Replacement of Stouffer Street watermain and sanitary sewer, and improvements to the storm sewer system |
$555,814 |
$277,907 |
May 15, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Pilot Study for the Rehabilitation of the York-Durham Sewer on 16th Avenue the City of Markham |
$1,250,000 |
$625,000 |
November 15, 2016 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Rehabilitation of the York-Durham Sewer on 16th Avenue the City of Markham |
$10,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
November 15, 2016 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Duffin Creek Wastewater Plant Field Testing for Phosphorus Removal |
$1,508,674 |
$754,337 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Emergency Bank Stabilization Works at German Mills Creek: Protection of Exposed Sewer Manhole and 45m of 760mm Diameter Gravity Sanitary Main in Bercy Wycliffe Park at John Street |
$187,500 |
$93,750 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Natural Channel Rehabilitation of Patterson Creek: Protection of a 675mm Diameter Gravity Sanitary Main near South Richvale Greenway Walk Trail at Carrville Road |
$425,000 |
$212,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
German Mills Creek Bank Stabilization and Sanitary Infrastructure Protection Environmental Assessment Project |
$225,000 |
$112,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
West Don River Bank Stabilization and Sanitary Infrastructure Protection Project: 30m Riffle Sequence to Protect Two Sanitary Infrastructure Crossings near Langstaff EcoPark |
$195,000 |
$97,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and Stream Rehabilitation of East Don River near Richvale Community Centre: Design and Rehabilitation |
$187,500 |
$93,750 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and Stream Rehabilitation of East Don River near Weldrick Road West: Design and Rehabilitation |
$225,000 |
$112,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
East Don River near May Avenue Bank Stabilization and Sanitary Infrastructure Protection Study |
$50,000 |
$25,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and Stream Rehabilitation of Pomona Creek in Royal Orchard Park North: Design and Rehabilitation |
$50,000 |
$25,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and Channel Stabilization of Pomona Creek in Royal Orchard Park South: Geomorphic Study |
$50,000 |
$25,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
East Don River Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and Channel Stabilization near Bayview Avenue and Steeles Avenue: Geomorphic Study |
$37,500 |
$18,750 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
West Don River Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and Bank Protection along the West Don River near Highway 7 and Centre Street: Geomorphic Study |
$37,500 |
$18,750 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and West Don River Bank Stabilization Project at Langstaff Park: Geomorphic Study |
$25,000 |
$12,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and Humber River Channel Stabilization near Thackeray Park: Geomorphic Study |
$25,000 |
$12,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and East Don River Channel Stabilization at Charlie Clifford Park: Geomorphic Study |
$25,000 |
$12,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and German Mills Creek Channel Stabilization near Unity Park: Geomorphic Study |
$25,000 |
$12,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and German Mills Creek Channel Stabilization near Lennox Park: Geomorphic Study |
$25,000 |
$12,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Bayview Parkway Sanitary Infrastructure Protection and Natural Channel Rehabilitation: Protection of Two Exposed Gravity Sanitary Mains near George Richardson Park |
$100,000 |
$50,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Replacement/rehabilitation of Markham Bullock Church Hwy 7 Ductile Iron Watermain |
$4,600,068 |
$2,300,034 |
February 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Upper York Sewage Servicing Phosphorus Offset Program Pilot study |
$1,400,000 |
$700,000 |
March 31, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Upper York Sewage Servicing Membrane Filtration System Pilot Study |
$1,000,000 |
$500,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Installation of sub-meters to water and wastewater facilities to enable monitoring and targeting of energy consumption |
$212,500 |
$106,250 |
February 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Technical Feasibility Study – Innovative Technologies To Supplement Power from Emergency Diesel Generators |
$100,000 |
$50,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Twin Corrugated Steel Pipe Culvert Relining Improvements on Major Mackenzie Drive, 250m west of Jane Street |
$202,500 |
$101,250 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Corrugated Steel Pipe Culvert Repair on Highway 7, 264m East of Highway 427 |
$202,500 |
$101,250 |
December 1, 2016 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Repair of Existing Back Slope and Gabion Baskets on Highway 7 at West Beaver Creek |
$60,000 |
$30,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| York, Regional Municipality of |
Storm Sewer Closed-Circuit Television Inspection, Condition Data Collection, and Condition Assessment in Various Locations In York Region |
$783,000 |
$391,500 |
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
Contacts: 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]; Barbara Schnier, Corporate Communications Advisor, The Regional Municipality York, 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71237, [email protected]; Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]
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