Friday, February 20, 2026
The province of Ontario is investing up to $8,691,562 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in the City of Peterborough.
The funding come’s from Ontario’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), a City of Peterborough release said.
The MHIP-HSWS funding will be used in the City of Peterborough to improve the Infrastructure at Landsdowne Street and Park Street, the release added.
“By investing nearly $8.7 million into the rehabilitation of water systems at Lansdowne and Park Street, we are not only protecting our access to safe drinking water but also clearing the way for new housing developments. This is about building a safer, more prosperous Peterborough where families can thrive for generations to come.” MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha Dave Smith said.
“This significant provincial investment in Peterborough’s water infrastructure is critical to protecting public health and supporting our city’s continued growth. Reliable, modern water systems are the foundation of safe neighbourhoods and economic development. We thank the Province of Ontario and MPP Dave Smith for recognizing the importance of investing in core infrastructure that will serve our community today and for generations to come,” City of Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal added.
