Ontario Construction News staff writer
The Government of Ontario will provide up to $29.7 million for construction of 12,900 new homes in the City of Brampton. Funding comes from the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which has $970 million to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
“We’re working with our municipal partners here in Brampton and across Ontario to get more homes built faster,” said Premier Doug Ford. “With billions of dollars in investments in housing-enabling infrastructure, our government is helping get more shovels in the ground to keep the dream of homeownership alive and help families find a home that meets their needs and their budgets.”
The City of Brampton will use the funding to upgrade 600 metres of Etobicoke Creek to improve the flow of stormwater runoff and floods. As part of the city’s Riverwalk project to create a long-term solution to eliminate the flood risk in downtown Brampton, this project will support the city’s growing population, unlock more housing opportunities and support economic growth.
Investing in stormwater management infrastructure will reduce the impact of flooding and help build 511,000 new homes through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, including 12,900 homes through this project here in Brampton,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure..”
“The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) applauds the Ontario government’s continued investment in water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that will help get more homes built in Brampton, while addressing growth-related pressures and mitigate flooding in the region,” said Steve Tamas, president, Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA).
