Ontario Helping Vaughan Build More Homes Faster
January 24, 2025
Province investing $20,000,000.00 in critical infrastructure to ensure new homes are connected to reliable roadways
NEWS January 24th, 2025
THORNHILL — The Ontario government is investing $20,000,000.00 in critical infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 14,205 new homes in the City of Vaughan. 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.
“This significant investment is a key step in addressing the housing needs of our growing community. By supporting the development of critical infrastructure, our government is not only ensuring that the City of Vaughan can accommodate new homes but also fostering long-term, sustainable growth,” said Laura Smith, MPP for Thornhill. “This funding will help us build a stronger, more resilient region for residents now and into the future.”
The City of Vaughan will use the funding for a road widening project from Applewood Crescent to Jane Street. This project will unlock more housing opportunities and support economic growth in Vaughan.
“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.
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
QUOTES
“I welcome today’s announcement that the Province of Ontario is investing $20 million in Vaughan from the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. This funding will help build more than 14,000 new homes in our city to support Vaughan’s growing population and accelerate this critical project, helping us build homes faster. The City of Vaughan is also contributing more than $22 million to this vital initiative. Working together to make housing more affordable is a critical priority. I want to thank Premier Doug Ford and MPP Laura Smith for their continued support and advocacy as we move forward to create more affordable housing options for young families looking to build their life here in Vaughan.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca, City of Vaughan
MEDIA CONTACT
Office of MPP Laura Smith- Thornhill
Laura.smith@pc.ola.org
905-731-1178