Ontario Government Invests $8,691,562 For Peterborough Critical Water Infrastructure

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The Ontario government has invested up to $8,691,562 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in the City of Peterborough, announced at City Hall on Friday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The target area is the water systems at Lansdowne Street West and Park Street. The funding supports the replacement and upgrade of aging watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer infrastructure.

The City of Peterborough has outlined the project’s goals and benefits as follows:

  • Strengthen community resilience by helping protect the area during extreme weather events

  • Improve flood reduction and drainage through upgraded storm sewer infrastructure

  • Increase watermain and sanitary sewer capacity and to better serveexisting homes and businesses

  • Support future growth and development with expanded servicing capacity

  • Enhance public accessability thrrough roadway and intersection improvements

The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS). The amount has increased by $700 million to $875 million.

The total approved project’s cost is $11,906,250:

  • The Province of Ontario will invest up to $8,691,562, representing approximately 73 per cent of the total project cost

  • The City of Peterborough will contribute $3,214,688, covering the remaining 27 per cent

Field investigations and utility relocations are expected to occur this year, construction starts next year and completion is expected in 2028. Planning and design for the project are already underway.

“Our government is taking the necessary steps to ensure that Peterborough has the robust, modern infrastructure needed to support our growing community,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “By investing nearly $8.7 million into the rehabilitation of water systems at Lansdowne and Park Street, we are not only protecting our access to safe drinking water but also clearing the way for new housing developments. This is about building a safer, more prosperous Peterborough where families can thrive for generations to come.”

 “This significant provincial investment in Peterborough’s water infrastructure is critical to protecting public health and supporting our city’s continued growth,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Reliable, modern water systems are the foundation of safe neighbourhoods and economic development. We thank the Province of Ontario and MPP Dave Smith for recognizing the importance of investing in core infrastructure that will serve our community today and for generations to come.”

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