Better water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for Vaughan residents

40 new projects approved in 17 communities

VAUGHAN, ON, July 28, 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.

Deborah Schulte, Member of Parliament for King—Vaughan, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Steven Del Duca, Ontario Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Vaughan, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, and the Honourable Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor of the City of Vaughan, today announced that six projects in Vaughan will receive funding under the Government of Canada's Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF). This is in addition to 28 other projects in Vaughan that were previously approved under the CWWF.

Thanks to this $1.1-million investment, residents of Vaughan will benefit from improved water, wastewater and stormwater management. Projects like the repair and rehabilitation of wastewater lift stations and water  pump stations and the rehabilitation of four stormwater ponds, including McNaughton Pond, will improve the functionality of the stormwater management system and improve water quality in the surrounding environments. These projects are essential to keeping our waterways clean and our communities healthy and livable.

For the six projects announced today, the federal government is funding up to 50 per cent of project costs—$770,133. The provincial government is providing up to 25 per cent—$385,067, and the City of Vaughan will cover any remaining costs.

In addition to these projects, more than $9.5 million in federal funding for 34 water and wastewater projects will benefit 16 other communities. This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and Ontario for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. Ontario is providing $4,763,707 for these 34 projects.

Quotes

"These investments will help Vaughan better protect the property and livelihoods of residents and businesses by reducing the risk of flood damage and soil erosion, while also protecting the local environment. The Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories and municipalities across the country to support important projects like those being announced today, which ensure that Canadian communities are healthy and sustainable now and for years to come."

Deborah Schulte, Member of Parliament for King—Vaughan, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"By providing residents with access to reliable water and wastewater services, we are supporting a cleaner environment and healthier, more livable community. I am pleased that both the Government of Canada and the province of Ontario are committed to investing in the repairs and restorations needed for the clean water and wastewater infrastructure systems in Vaughan."

The Honourable Steven Del Duca, Ontario Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Vaughan, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure

"As a growing city, we welcome this important infrastructure investment. Operating and maintaining our water system is one of the most essential services the City of Vaughan delivers. We understand that effective wastewater collection and stormwater management are key factors in preserving a healthy water supply. I would like to express my gratitude to our government partners for supporting our community. This funding will allow us to continue to plan for the future while protecting the environment, property and the quality of our water."

The Honourable Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor of the City of Vaughan

Quick facts

• The Government of Canada will provide more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
• $21.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
• Ontario is making the largest investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads, bridges, water and wastewater 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 additional clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Ontario
40 new projects approved in 17 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.

As part of the bilateral agreement with Ontario, 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 recipients will fund the remaining costs of the projects.

The following 40 projects in 17 communities have been approved for federal funding amounting to $10,297,595.

Location	Project Name	Federal Funding	Provincial Funding	Anticipated Start Date
Ajax, Town of	Steele Valley Stormwater Management Pond Rehabilitation and Repair	$123,000	$61,500	July 4, 2017
Ajax, Town of	Storm Sewer Outfall Rehabilitation at Spiers Crescent	$100,000	$50,000	September 11, 2017
Ajax, Town of	Fishlock and Heritage Market Stormwater Management Pond Rehabilitation	$62,500	$31,250	July 2, 2017
Aurora, Town of	Assessment and cleaning Oversized Storm Pipes Throughout Aurora	$250,000	$125,000	April 15, 2017
Bradford West Gwillimbury	The Simcoe Road Stormwater Management Facility Remediation and Restoration Project	$186,500	$93,250	June 1, 2017
Brampton, City of	Improve stormwater quality to rehabilitate Loafer's Lake	$150,000	$75,000	July 2, 2017
Brampton, City of	Stormwater Pond Rehabilitation involving design, tender, contract administration and construction for sediment removal and/or structural repairs to restore capacity and function	$1,596,192	$798,096	July 2, 2017
Clarington, Municipality of	Robert Adams Pond Rehabilitation and Sediment Cleanout including Removal of approximately 1,200m3 of sediment.	$90,000	$45,000	January 1, 2017
Clarington, Municipality of	West Side Pond Rehabilitation and Sediment Cleanout including Removal of approximately 2,500m3 of sediment.	$300,000	$150,000	January 1, 2017
Clarington, Municipality of	Clarnew Pond Rehabilitation and Sediment Cleanout including Removal of approximately 1,100m3 of sediment.	$220,000	$110,000	January 1, 2017
King, Township of	Nobleton-Phase 2 Sanitary Sewer (Contract 1)	$248,470	$124,235	January 1, 2017
Muskoka, District Municipality of	Golden Pheasant Wastewater Treatment Plant - Upgrade, Optimization and rehabilitation of Preliminary and Secondary Treatment processes	$3,104,826	$1,552,413	January 2, 2017
Newmarket, Town of	Residential Water Service Valve Replacement Program	$100,000	$50,000	March 1, 2017
Oro-Medonte, Township of	Dry Pond Retrofit to Wet Pond allowing 0.3m of permanent pool to be stored in the facility and planted with wetland vegetation, Channel Realignment  to 0.2-0.3% positive drainage'	$63,415	$31,708	June 1, 2017
Oshawa, City of	Storm Water Management Pond Cleaning by removal and disposal of sediment at 10 locations.	$646,000	$323,000	November 1, 2017
Richmond Hill, Town of	Rehabilitate Stormwater Facility 2-9 Bayview Avenue and North Lake Road	$67,226	$33,613	October 31, 2016
Richmond Hill, Town of	Rehabilitate Stormwater Management Facility 19-1 Bayview Avenue and Major Mackenzie Avenue	$417,500	$208,750	October 31, 2016
Richmond Hill, Town of	Rehabilitate Stormwater Management Facility 19-2  Leslie Avenue and Major Mackenzie Avenue	$232,500	$116,250	October 31, 2016
Richmond Hill, Town of	Rehabilitate Stormwater Management Facility 19-5 Leslie Avenue and Elgin Mills Road	$202,500	$101,250	October 31, 2016
Scugog, Township of	Rehabilitate the Victorian Village Stormwater Management Pond at 467 Victoria Street, Port Perry which was constructed in 1994 and services 38.1 Hectares of developed lands.	$59,816	$29,908	June 1, 2017
Springwater, Township of	Upgrade to Hillsdale Water Standpipe	$120,000	$60,000	July 3, 2017
Springwater, Township of	Replace Aeration Blowers	$67,750	$33,875	May 16, 2017
Springwater, Township of	Upgrade Aerobic Digester with control Valve and Mass Flow Meter	$20,000	$10,000	May 16, 2017
Springwater, Township of	Elmvale Waste Water Treatment Plant Clarifier Covers Design	$19,712	$9,856	April 4, 2017
The Blue Mountains, The Town of	Thornbury West Stormwater Master Plan	$150,000	$75,000	November 1, 2016
Uxbridge, Township of	Rehabilitation of Barton Farm Stormwater Management Pond (Sediment Removal and disposal)	$221,105	$110,553	July 1, 2017
Vaughan, City of	Repair and Rehabilitation of Pump Stations and Booster Station	$285,000	$142,500	May 1, 2017
Vaughan, City of	Rehabilitation of Four Stormwater Ponds to Restore Design Volumes and Efficiencies	$250,000	$125,000	April 1, 2017
Vaughan, City of	Church Street Stormwater pumping station pump improvements	$23,175	$11,588	March 1, 2017
Vaughan, City of	Rehabilitation of Sugar Bush Road Stormwater Pond to Restore Design Volumes	$38,625	$19,313	September 1, 2017
Vaughan, City of	Rehabilitation of Fossil Hill Pond Stormwater Pond to Restore Design Volumes	$72,100	$36,050	September 1, 2017
Vaughan, City of	Investigation and design for the Replacement/Rehabilitation of sanitary sewer on Rivermede Road and Rayatte Road	$101,233	$50,616	January 15, 2017
Whitby, Town of	Stormwater Management Pond# PD33-03 Sediment Management	$135,100	$67,500	June 1, 2017
Whitby, Town of	Study update of storm sewer outfalls for Quality and Erosion Control Enhancement	$50,000	$25,000	April 1, 2017
Whitby, Town of	Study update of existing Stormwater Management ponds for sediment removal	$30,000	$15,000	April 1, 2017
Whitby, Town of	Stormwater Management Pond # PD03-02 Sediment Management	$161,700	$80,850	June 1, 2017
Whitby, Town of	Stormwater Management Pond # PD65-02 Sediment Management	$32,800	$16,400	June 1, 2017
Whitby, Town of	Stormwater Management Pond # PD47-01 Sediment Management	$28,650	$14,350	June 1, 2017
Whitby, Town of	Stormwater Management Pond # PD48-01 Sediment Management	$94,200	$47,100	June 1, 2017
Whitby, Town of	Stormwater Management Pond # PD02-01 Sediment Management	$176,000	$88,000	June 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

City of Vaughan: https://www.vaughan.ca/Pages/Home.aspx

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]; Katrina Kim, Media Contact, Government of Ontario, 416-327-7227, [email protected]; Carmela Antolino, Corporate Communications, City of Vaughan, 905-832-2281, ext. 8077, [email protected]; Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]

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