Ontario Helping Whitby Build More Homes Faster

January 27, 2025

Province investing $19,918,750.00 in critical infrastructure to ensure new homes are connected to reliable roadways

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WHITBY — The Ontario government is investing $19,918,750.00 in critical infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 10,000 new homes in Whitby. The funding is being delivered through the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, which includes $400 million to help build, repair and maintain municipal roads, bridges and culverts that will promote housing growth in communities across Ontario.

“Our government is delivering on the most ambitious capital plan in Ontario’s history,” said MPP Lorne Coe, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier. “By building and enhancing critical infrastructure in towns like Whitby and other parts of the Region of Durham, we are laying a strong foundation for future generations. These targeted investments totaling more than $191 billion over the next decade, ensure Ontario remains competitive and prepared for continued growth.”

Whitby will use the funding to expand Columbus Road from Country Lane to Ashburn Road. This project will unlock more housing opportunities and support economic growth in Whitby and Brooklin.

“To keep pace with growing communities across our province, our government is helping municipalities build more homes faster than ever before,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “Families and residents need safe and reliable roads and bridges to access these homes and travel safely to and from their destinations. That’s why we are making targeted, local investments through the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream to support the construction of municipal roads, bridges and culverts that keep residents safe and foster stronger, more connected communities across Ontario.”

The government is also investing $175 million to launch the Health and Safety Water Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. This new stream will support projects that will protect homes and create resilient communities by building, rehabilitating and expanding aging water, wastewater, stormwater, flood and erosion infrastructure.

Through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program and the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, Ontario is providing nearly $2 billion to support housing- and community-enabling infrastructure and build more homes across the province.

“On behalf of the Town of Whitby, I want to thank the Ontario government for this significant infrastructure investment. Expanding Columbus Road is an important step in unlocking housing opportunities, supporting economic growth, and ensuring that we can meet the needs of our growing community. The Town of Whitby is committed to ensuring all residents have access to safe, affordable and diverse housing options, and this investment will help us meet that goal.”

• Elizabeth Roy, Mayor, Town of Whitby

QUICK FACTS

• The government is investing $125.8 million under the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream to projects in small, rural and Northern municipalities that do not have housing targets. Of the total 58 projects receiving funding, 31 projects will support these communities.
• Details on the Health and Safety Water Stream and eligibility are available at ontario.ca/housinginfrastructure.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Ontario Investing $400 Million in Roads and Bridges to Enable More Homes
• Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program

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MEDIA CONTACTS: Eric Hutchins Office Manager Lorne Coe MPP Whitby Lorne.coeco@pc.ola.org 905-430-1141