Ontario Investing $6,802,688.00 in Wellington-Halton Hills to Build More Homes
25 August 2025
Funding will enable up to 3,088 homes and keep workers on the job
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FERGUS, ON — The Ontario government is investing $6,802,688.00 in water infrastructure to help build approximately 3,088 new homes in The Township of Centre Wellington. The funding is being delivered through the province’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), a stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP).
“Under the leadership of Premier Doug Ford, our government is making historic investments in housing enabling infrastructure. As all levels of government work together to increase our housing supply it is important that we develop strong partnerships. This investment of $6.8 million into the Township Centre Wellington demonstrates our commitment to work hand in hand with our Municipal partners to build strong and vibrant communities.” Said MPP of Wellington-Halton Hills, Joseph Racinsky
The Township of Centre Wellington will use the funding to provide an extension of services to the South Fergus area. This project will help unlock more housing opportunities and support economic growth in the local community.
“On behalf of the Township and our community, I want to thank the Province and the Ministry of Infrastructure for this critical investment of over $6.8 million through the province’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. This funding will play a vital role in unlocking the potential for approximately 3,088 new homes in South Fergus — a key growth area and gateway into our town. It supports not only our housing goals but also our commitment to building complete, connected communities with a diverse mix of housing types. This kind of partnership is essential as we plan for a future that is both sustainable and welcoming for all residents.” Said Mayor Watters.
The MHIP is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and includes historic investments in housing- and community-enabling infrastructure that will help municipalities deliver the core infrastructure needed, such as roads and water systems, to lay the foundation for new homes in communities across the province.
“In the face of economic uncertainty, our government is investing in the future for the people of Ontario by doubling down on our plan to build,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “With our additional investments in the MHIP, we’re unlocking more housing and building critical infrastructure that will protect communities, keep workers on the job and lay the groundwork for a stronger economy.”
This round of funding brings the total number of homes enabled in Ontario through the MHIP to about 800,000. Investing in local infrastructure is part of the province’s more than $200 billion capital plan to build and improve transit, highways, hospitals, schools and other critical public infrastructure, while strengthening the economy for the future.
QUICK FACTS
- The MHIP is currently comprised of four funding streams: the HEWSF stream, the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing (HECS) Stream, the Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS), and the Agriculture and Irrigation Stream. HEWSF was recently consolidated as a funding stream under the MHIP to improve the delivery of the province’s infrastructure funding programs.
- The province is also making a targeted investment of $82 million to support agricultural infrastructure projects in Niagara Region and the Municipality of Leamington through the new Agriculture and Irrigation Stream of the MHIP. Niagara Region will receive $41 million to build a new pipeline that will provide irrigation water to hundreds of farms and agricultural businesses. Leamington will receive $41 million to expand its wastewater infrastructure to support growth in the greenhouse sector.
- Municipalities can also access $1 billion in flexible loans for housing-enabling water infrastructure projects through the Infrastructure Ontario Loan Program.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For Additional Inquiries:
Office of Joseph Racinsky, MPP
519-787-5247
joseph.racinsky@pc.ola.org