$3.9 million in federal funding announced for water and wastewater systems in Lakefield
By Stacey Sullivan
Member of Parliament for Peterborough Emma Harrison and Mayor of the Township of Selwyn Sherry Senis were in Isabel Morris Park this morning to announce a federal investment of more than $3.9 million in water and wastewater systems for the Village of Lakefield.
The investment is being provided through the Government of Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund and will support critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the Lakefield South Development Area.
Selwyn Township staff and members of Council joined MP Emma Harrison and Mayor Sherry Senis for the announcement of more than $3.9 million in federal funding for water and wastewater infrastructure in Lakefield. Left to right: Manager of Public Works Adam Tobin, Councillor John Boyko, MP Emma Harrison, Mayor Sherry Senis, Councillor Mary Coulas and Deputy Mayor Ron Black. (Photo: Stacey Sullivan, Discover Lakefield)
The project will upgrade two sections of sewer infrastructure and install a twin force main beneath the Otonabee River. The improvements are intended to support future growth in the Lakefield South Development Area while maintaining reliable wastewater services, enhancing fire protection and increasing system capacity as the population grows.
Work on the project is expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027 and continue until 2030.
Mayor Senis said the investment will help provide the infrastructure needed to support both existing and future residents while preparing Lakefield for continued housing and economic growth.
“Investing in the infrastructure that supports growth is an investment in the future of Lakefield and the entire Township of Selwyn. This funding will help us make the critical water and wastewater upgrades needed for the Lakefield South Development Area, while ensuring our systems can reliably serve existing and future residents,” said Mayor Senis.
“The Build Communities Strong Fund is building the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day,” said MP Harrison. “Today’s investment in water and wastewater infrastructure in the Township of Selwyn will help ensure that critical infrastructure keeps pace with development, supporting a safe, healthy, and resilient community for years to come.”
The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.