$8.4 billion for York Region public works infrastructure projects to meet growing community needs
Newmarket – With fast growing communities, The Regional Municipality of York’s transportation and water and wastewater capital infrastructure projects are critical to keep people and goods moving, improve water networks, construct and maintain assets and enable future growth.
“Investments in Regional infrastructure projects are imperative as costs continue to increase to construct and maintain our assets," said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. “Continued investments from Regional Council and senior level government are needed to ensure our infrastructure is there for residents today and remains resilient and robust for generations to come.”
York Regional Council received presentations and reports on both Public Works Transportation and Water and Wastewater Capital Infrastructure updates, outlining how the Region is expanding and maintaining systems. The 2024 Public Works 10-Year Capital Plan includes $4 billion in transportation projects and $4.4 billion in water and wastewater projects for growth and asset management.
“York Region continues to enhance the commuter and transit rider experience while benefiting all travellers with improved access to work, shopping, recreational destinations and major highways,” said Town of Aurora Mayor, Tom Mrakas, Chair of Public Works - Transportation Services. “These projects and advancements keep our network connected, safe and updated – getting you to your destination smoothly and efficiently.”
Over 270 transportation projects are planned for 2024, including widening roads in the most congested urban areas and near new development, bridging 400-series highways, improved intersections, new multi-use paths and streetscaping. Improvements will also be made to further increase and enhance traveller safety and experience as well as environmental sustainability.
“Water and wastewater infrastructure projects enhance a seemingly invisible network impacting your life every single day,” said City of Richmond Hill Mayor, David West, Chair of Public Works - Environmental Services. “Priority water and wastewater projects are crucial to providing servicing capacity necessary to meet planned growth expectations while maintaining a high level of environmental and public health protection.”
The 2024 Water and Wastewater Capital Plan focuses on building the Regional water and wastewater network, sustaining service levels and managing system risk and resiliency. At the end of 2023, the capital program had 176 active projects.
Key water and wastewater projects in the 2024 10-Year Capital Plan include requirements of Supporting Growth and Housing in York and Durham Regions Act, namely the North York Durham Sewage System Expansion as part of the mandated York Region Sewage Works Project. Other critical projects outlined are new or enhanced wastewater sewers, pumping stations and other facility infrastructure for the York Durham Primary Sewage System, servicing projects in the City of Vaughan and Township of King and water resource recovery facility updates in the Town of Georgina.
York Region’s Transportation Master Plan and Water and Wastewater Master Plan guide infrastructure capital programs, ensuring Regional transportation and water and wastewater networks continue to meet the needs of our growing communities.
The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to more than 1.25 million residents and 57,000 businesses with more than 629,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/RegionalServices
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Melissa Pinto, Corporate Communications,
The Regional Municipality of York
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