Durham Region welcomes significant investment in water infrastructure

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is pleased to be the successful recipient of a Housing Enabling Water System Fund grant from the Province of Ontario. The $34.9 million investment will support a $47.8 million rehabilitation project at the Oshawa Water Supply Plant to create additional system capacity.

Durham is experiencing significant growth and Regional capital plans reflect the major infrastructure investments required to welcome that growth. The Oshawa Water Supply Plant rehabilitation project is a crucial first step to enable expansion projects at two other Regional water supply plants, creating extra system capacity. Together these expansion projects will support the construction of an estimated 182,000 homes.

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“We are grateful to the province for this substantial investment in Durham Region. Partnership on major capital infrastructure projects, like the Oshawa Water Supply Plant rehabilitation project, is key to ensuring that together we can unlock more housing in Durham Region.”

– John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO, Region of Durham

“This is a game-changing investment for Durham Region. With $34.9 million from the province and $13 million from the Region, the Oshawa Water Supply Plant rehabilitation will unlock the potential for 182,000 new homes across Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Courtice. This project is a vital step toward supporting growth, expanding our infrastructure, and ensuring safe drinking water for our communities."

– Dave Barton, Mayor of Uxbridge and Chair, Works Committee

“This major rehabilitation project will unlock new opportunities in Durham Region. Not only will it ensure a continued safe and reliable municipal drinking water supply for residents, but it will promote growth, enable housing and is a crucial first step to create the capacity needed for expansion at the other water treatment plants.”

–  Ramesh Jagannathan, Commissioner, Works

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