Province investing $1.37 million in George Street infrastructure upgrades in Lakefield
On Friday, February 27, MPP Dave Smith announced the Ontario government is investing up to $1,378,504 to rehabilitate water infrastructure on George Street in Lakefield. The funding will support upgrades to the street’s watermain and trunk sewer, improving drinking water and wastewater capacity, reliability, and long-term performance.
The project includes installing a new sanitary sewer to support future housing growth and replacing a section of aging watermain to increase water flow, enhance fire protection, and strengthen overall system reliability. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2026 and will involve excavation, pipe replacement, service reconnections, and full roadway restoration to ensure safe and dependable water and wastewater services for the community.
“This investment of over $1.3 million is a critical step in ensuring the long-term safety and reliability of water services for the residents of Lakefield. ”
"This investment of over $1.3 million is a critical step in ensuring the long-term safety and reliability of water services for the residents of Lakefield. By rehabilitating the George Street watermain and trunk sewer, we are not only addressing aging infrastructure but also creating the capacity needed to support new housing and economic growth in Selwyn.” said Dave Smith, Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha, “Our government remains committed to providing our municipal partners with the tools they need to build stronger, more resilient communities."
L-R: John Boyko, Lakefield Ward Councillor; Ron Black, Deputy Mayor; Sherry Senis, Mayor; Dave Smith, Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha; Brian Henry, Smith Ward Councillor; Mary Coulas, Ennismore Ward Councillor (Photo: Selwyn Township)
“This funding represents a major investment in the long-term sustainability and livability of our community. By modernizing critical infrastructure along the George Street corridor, we are proactively addressing capacity challenges, strengthening system resilience, and ensuring Lakefield is well positioned to support planned growth. Projects like this protect public health, enhance service reliability, and demonstrate our commitment to responsible infrastructure planning for current and future residents.” said Sherry Senis, Mayor of Selwyn Township.
The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), which has increased by $700 million for a total of $875 million to support access to safe drinking water, housing, job creation and protection for communities in the event of extreme weather events.