Better water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for Vaughan residents
40 new projects approved in 17 communities
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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