Canada backs Surrey water infrastructure to support housing growth

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Ottawa commits up to C$26 million and Surrey allocates C$39 million for water, wastewater, and stormwater upgrades in City Centre and Grandview Heights.
The C$51 billion Build Communities Strong Fund is projected to drive C$95 billion GDP growth and attract nearly C$17 billion in matched provincial funding over 10 years.
Eligible shovel-ready projects under the Direct Delivery stream can apply for funding until July 20, 2026, supporting housing expansion and at least 10% reserved for Indigenous communities.

Surrey project funding and delivery timeline

As reported by Canada.ca, the Surrey project receives federal support through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund, with Ottawa providing up to C$26 million and the city contributing C$39 million. The investment is aimed at water, wastewater and stormwater improvements in City Centre and Grandview Heights, areas identified for continued population and housing growth.

Federal officials say the upgrades are intended to help unlock new housing while keeping essential infrastructure in step with rising demand. Federal funding remains conditional on meeting applicable requirements, including those related to consultation with Indigenous peoples.

Starting in 2026-27, the wider fund delivers money through three streams, a Provincial and Territorial stream worth C$17.2 billion over 10 years, a Direct Delivery stream worth C$6 billion over 10 years, and a Community stream worth C$27.8 billion over 10 years. Under the Direct Delivery stream, eligible shovel-ready projects can be submitted through an online portal until July 20, 2026, or until August 12, 2026 for Indigenous and territorial applicants.

Housing and economic impact across Canada

The Build Communities Strong Fund is positioned as a C$51 billion national infrastructure program spanning housing, transit, health, education, sport and climate adaptation. The federal government says the program is designed to support economic prosperity while helping municipalities expand the services needed for growing communities.

The government says the fund is expected to attract nearly C$17 billion in matched provincial funding, with additional capital coming through municipal, territorial and private-sector partnerships. It also says the program will boost Canada’s GDP by C$95 billion over the next decade.

For Surrey, one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, the utility upgrades are expected to support additional residential development by increasing service capacity in key growth areas. The Direct Delivery stream also sets aside at least 10% of its funding for investments in Indigenous communities, extending the program’s reach beyond major urban centres.

Federal and provincial funding for the modernization of the Portail Pélagie-Cormier at the Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre outlined a three-phase upgrade of the reception hub serving tourism and business in Quebec’s Minganie region. Our earlier article noted the C$910,309 contribution for building improvements, new public workspace and rental offices, accessibility upgrades, and exterior enhancements aimed at handling higher visitor traffic. Officials said the project is expected to support local jobs, strengthen regional infrastructure, and expand cruise and commercial activity at the port.

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