$283 million Black Creek sewer upgrade to create 65,000 jobs in Toronto

TORONTO (UI) — The federal government has announced a $283 million investment to expand and modernize Toronto’s Black Creek sewer system, one of the city’s largest wastewater infrastructure upgrades in decades.

According to the Government of Canada, the funding comes through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) and will be matched by $425 million from the City of Toronto. The project will add about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) of new underground infrastructure to increase capacity, reduce flooding, and support long-term housing growth in the Downsview area.

Built in the 1960s, the Black Creek trunk sewer currently serves more than 350,000 residents, but population growth has pushed it beyond capacity. The expansion will help protect water quality and unlock development for up to 63,000 new homes, while supporting more than 65,000 jobs in construction and related industries.

“This critical wastewater infrastructure investment in Toronto will make it possible to get big housing projects off the ground,” said Minister Gregor Robertson, who announced the funding. “With the CHIF program and organizations like Build Canada Homes, we are partnering with governments, builders and communities to drive innovation... and accelerate the delivery of more affordable homes for Canadians.”

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow called the project an essential step toward building a more resilient city. “This investment from the federal government, alongside the City of Toronto’s $425 million contribution, builds on that momentum, helping us unlock new housing opportunities and transform communities like Downsview,” Chow said.

The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund is providing up to $6 billion nationwide for core public infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, and stormwater systems that enable housing and population growth in fast-developing regions.

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