Of the 25 latest projects funded by nearly $370 million from the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF), the six water infrastructure investments with the highest price tags are for communities in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the North.
In total, the 25 projects funded in March are estimated to enable the construction of more than 110,230 housing units across Canada.
WHERE: Lakeshore, Ontario
WHAT: County Road 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion
COST: $36.8M
This project is designed to address critical wastewater infrastructure challenges in the Municipality of Lakeshore, Essex County, while supporting anticipated population growth by 2042. The project directly benefits over 2,600 homes by protecting them from flooding and facilitates development in the Wallace Woods Secondary Planning Area, which is expected to accommodate approximately 53,000 residents.
WHERE: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
WHAT: West End Wastewater Treatment Plant
COST: $23M
This project will help ensure that the West End Wastewater Treatment Plant (WEWTP) can continue to meet the needs of Sault Ste. Marie’s growing population and forecasted housing needs into the next decade. The city is undertaking upgrades to its WEWTP to support planned growth in the west catchment area, reduce maintenance demands, and improve operational efficiencies.
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WHERE: City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario
WHAT: Lively-Walden Wastewater System Upgrades
COST: $28M
This project will include construction of lift station upgrades, linear collection system upgrades, an expansion of the Walden Wastewater Treatment Plant and the decommissioning of the Lively Wastewater Treatment Plant. These upgrades will increase sanitary sewer capacity in the Lively/Walden sewer-shed and support development in the area, which is currently limited due to a lack of system capacity. The project will unlock the potential for 3,300 new homes.
WHERE: Tobay, Newfoundland and Labrador
WHAT: New municipal water supply
COST: $26.8M
The project involves the construction of a new municipal water supply to ensure the supply of clean, safe, and reliable drinking water for the community and its residents. This facility aims to address current challenges such as aging infrastructure, insufficient capacity to supply the town with clean drinking water, and the increasing demand for potable water due to population growth. Additionally, it seeks to meet or exceed regulatory standards for water quality and support sustainable water management practices.
WHERE: Whitehorse, Yukon
WHAT: Selkirk Water Treatment Plant upgrade project
COST: $44.1M
The Selkirk Water Treatment Plant (WTP) upgrade project aims to address critical public health and infrastructure challenges faced by the City of Whitehorse. The overarching objective is to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water that meets Yukon Environmental Health Services regulations and accommodates the city’s projected population growth through 2040 and beyond. The Selkirk WTP will serve 11,293 existing housing units and enable the development of 7,338 new housing units by 2045, directly supporting Whitehorse’s growth objectives.
WHERE: Yellowknife, NWT
WHAT: Lift Station #1 and sewage forcemain
COST: $44.1M
This project is for the complete replacement of Lift Station #1 and the accompanying sewage forcemain, as well as the demolition of the old lift station once permanent connections are established and the replacement project is complete. Lift Station #1 is the second largest sewage lift station in the city’s wastewater conveyance system. Yellowknife and the service area for this lift station have grown considerably and the age and design capacity of this lift station is becoming an impediment to future development, according to Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada.
