Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building Capacity for the City of Port Colborne: Investing in Growth and Development
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$19,250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 25, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031
Description:
The project will deliver drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure across key sites to enable residential development. The project will support approximately 3,310 new housing units, including high-density and subdivision developments, by expanding servicing capacity in coordination with Niagara Region. This will increase housing supply and support community growth.
Organization:
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Expected Results:
Through CHIF, the Department will collaborate with all levels of government, Indigenous partners, as well as other stakeholders to deliver public drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste infrastructure that will enable new housing supply.
Location:
Port Colborne, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
278-2025-2026-Q4-00023
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne
Program:
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the program is to accelerate the construction and upgrading of housing-enabling drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure, directly supporting the creation of new homes and increasing densification. This investment is part of the Government of Canada's commitment to address the impacts of the housing crisis on communities of all sizes across Canada.