Building our city now and into the future

By investing in our infrastructure, we are investing in you!

To ensure the well-being of the community, the City of Vaughan is undertaking initiatives to help ease the flow of people and goods, deliver parks and leisure spaces, uphold water and wastewater systems, preserve the environment, promote accessibility … and so much more. 

In 2023, some of these important city-building initiatives included progress on the Kirby Road Extension and Canada Drive-America Avenue Bridge, which will improve the flow of traffic throughout Vaughan. In addition, the City’s award-winning active transportation infrastructure continues to advance, and planning is underway for future parks, facilities, roads, bridges and the things we cannot see but are vital, such as underground pipes. 

The 2023 Infrastructure Development Delivery Report (PDF), which was approved today by Vaughan Council, highlights how these projects are coming to life: 

• The City invested $102.48 million in state of good repair projects and $92.39 million in growth-related projects, for a total of $194.87 million in expenditures. The State of Good Repair Program reviews the condition of the City’s current infrastructure assets, whereas the Growth-Related Program delivers new infrastructure to support growth, including community centres and roads. 

• An investment of $55.1 million was made to 125 road and bridge projects. These include the Bass Pro Mills Drive Extension Environmental Assessment, the Canada Drive-America Avenue Bridge, the Kirby Road Extension, the Woodbridge Avenue Improvements and Streetscape Project, and more. 

• An investment of $34.54 million was made to 58 water, wastewater and stormwater projects. These include the Black Creek Renewal Environmental Assessment, the Keele Street Watermain Replacement, Old Maple Area Infrastructure Improvements, the Gallanough Park Stormwater Management Facility and more. 

• An investment of $71.73 million was made to 118 facility projects. These include the new Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park, the renovated Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, the new Fire Station 7-12, the new Service Vaughan counter at City Hall, and parking lot improvements at Bathurst Clark Resource Library, Al Palladini Community Centre and Maple Community Centre, and more. 

• An investment of $20.50 million was made to 103 parks and open spaces projects. These include the Bartley Smith Greenway Trail Feasibility Study, North Maple Regional Park, establishing pickleball courts and off-leash dog areas, building the new Alouette Common Park, Martin Tavares Park and Peter Cipriano Park, and more. 

• An investment of $12.94 million was made to 31 active transportation projects. These include the Jane Street Uptown Link, the Vaughan Super Trail, the Keele Street Multi-Use Pathway, the New Westminster Drive Road Rehabilitation and Improvements, cycle tracks on Martin Grove Road, Weston Road, and more. 

In total, $195 million in infrastructure projects was completed in 2023. 

And more is coming in 2024! The Infrastructure Development portfolio continues to develop long-range infrastructure planning studies to support future growth. Projects include the Teston Road Environmental Assessment, the Vaughan Transportation Plan, the Urban Water Plan, the Yonge North Subway Extension, widening Highway 7, the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan and more. 

For more information, read the 2023 Infrastructure Development Delivery Report (PDF).

QUOTES

“Whether it’s maintaining our growing transportation network, efficiently delivering on City-approved and planned capital programs or leading the asset management cycle, the City of Vaughan’s Infrastructure Development portfolio executes Council’s forward-thinking vision and delivers continued progress for our residents. The team’s efforts also implement the Action Plan to Reduce Traffic Gridlock, build new infrastructure to strengthen our interconnected transportation network and help keep Vaughan moving. As mayor, I’m proud to lead our collective efforts in building a community that accommodates our growing population today, while laying the groundwork for success in the future. Thank you to the Infrastructure Development teams for their hard work to bring our vision to life as we fight traffic gridlock and deliver for our community. Together, we’ll continue to build Vaughan into a city of the future.”

- Mayor Steven Del Duca 

“The City of Vaughan’s Infrastructure Development portfolio continues to take our city to new heights. The team consistently shows their dedication to designing, delivering and maintaining infrastructure that residents and businesses can count on. From preserving our roads and sidewalks, to undertaking major renovations at City facilities, and improving or building new neighbourhood parks, to growing the city’s active transportation network and more, the team consistently delivers key city-building initiatives that improve the quality of life for everyone here in Vaughan. I extend my thanks to the staff in the Infrastructure Development portfolio for their commitment to exceptional customer service.”

- Nick Spensieri, City Manager

“For the City’s Infrastructure Development portfolio, 2023 was a year distinguished by numerous achievements and milestones. Key projects progressed – such as the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park, Fire Station 7-12, the Black Creek Renewal, the Kleinburg Village Improvements and the North Maple Regional Park redevelopment – reflecting our staff’s proficiency in applying a strategic approach to building Vaughan. The 2023 Delivery Report showcases these capital projects, and more, that advanced throughout the year. The team pushed forward with all opportunities to build, revitalize and enhance municipal infrastructure, so current and future residents can continue to access world-class amenities and receive high-quality public services for years to come.”

- Vince Musacchio, Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Development

QUICK FACTS

• The City of Vaughan’s 2023 Infrastructure Development Delivery Report outlines the Infrastructure Development portfolio’s accomplishments and progress updates, and presents an overview of 2024 initiatives.
• In 2023, $195 million in infrastructure projects was completed – up from $166 million invested in 2022.
• The Infrastructure Development team made progress on the 2022-2026 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan, delivering many city-building milestones and advancing all strategic priority areas. A focus was put on city building and transportation and mobility, with projects worth $81 million and $65 million, respectively, completed.

• More than $11.5 million of grant funding supported infrastructure projects in 2023.

   

LEARN MORE 

• City of Vaughan’s Infrastructure Development 2023 Infrastructure Development Delivery Report (PDF)
• Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Committee of the Whole (2) Report: 2023 Delivery Report – Infrastructure Delivery (PDF)