The City of Oshawa yesterday announced it has received $3.2 million in funding from Ontario Government to advance priority stormwater upgrades for the new development of 1,800 homes in the Kedron area.
The funds were provided through Ontario government’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS).
The funding will support new housing opportunities, strengthen neighbourhood resilience during severe weather and protect water service for residents, said a city statement.
It said the upgrades will support planned development in the Kedron Part II Planning Area.
New storm sewer and catch basin improvements and a new culvert at a tributary of East Oshawa Creek will improve drainage, reduce flooding risks and better support growing neighbourhoods.
Work part of future reconstruction of Conlin Road East Phase 2
The work is part of the future reconstruction of Conlin Road East Phase 2 from Ritson Road North to Harmony Road North as the area continues to grow. This multi-year project represents a significant investment in Ward 1 estimated at nearly $40 million.
“This investment positions the great City of Oshawa for its next stage of growth. With the province’s support, we can advance essential infrastructure that strengthens our community and prepares us for the homes, jobs and opportunities on the horizon. We thank the Ontario government for this MHIP-HSWS funding and for their continued commitment to the great City of Oshawa,” said Mayor Dan Carter.
To date, Ontario has contributed over $44 million to protect Durham Region’s water systems, including the Oshawa Water Supply Plant. This project will increase capacity, supporting the creation of up to 182,000 new homes in the region.
Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Acting Minister of Infrastructure and MPP for Durham said that “As we continue to navigate economic uncertainty and unwarranted U.S. tariffs, our government is protecting Ontario by investing in critical infrastructure that drives growth, creates jobs and strengthens communities. Through our historic $4 billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, we are giving municipalities and First Nations the tools they need to get shovels in the ground and build stronger communities. Our investments will deliver more homes, modernize aging water systems and lay the foundation for long-term prosperity across Ontario.”
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Funding shot. This development is direct shot on the Oshawa Creek System only 5 km from The oak ridge’s moraine and should not be tampered with or the all land structure changed which they did or the whole field on the north east corner of Conlin at Ritson to harmony should be preserved not destroyed