Funding partners
We partner with other levels of government to build infrastructure in Waterloo. Learn more about current projects receiving federal and provincial funds.
The Canada Community Building Fund
- the Gas Tax Fund has been renamed the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)
- permanent source of funds for municipalities to pay for
local infrastructure projects - municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this
funding, providing financial flexibility
| Project | Category | Federal contribution | City contribution |
Funding Year |
| Waterloo Park Improvements – North Shore Silver Lake | Recreation - social infrastructure | $1.15 million | $5.9 million | 2021 top-up |
| Roof replacement at RIM Park and Albert McCormick Community Centre | Recreation - social infrastructure | $0.5 million | $0.6 million | 2021/2022 |
| Mackay Crescent - Weber Street to Alvin Street | Highways and roads - general infrastructure for local | $0.9 million | $2.1 million | 2021/2022 |
| Longfellow Drive - Westmount Road to Shakespeare Drive | Highways and roads - general infrastructure for local | $0.9 million | $1.9 million | 2021/2022 |
| Alexandra Ave - Lourdes Street to Westmount Road | Highways and roads - general infrastructure for local | $1.2 million | $2.2 million | 2021/2022 |
| Roosevelt Ave - Warrington Drive to Erb Street | Highways and roads - general infrastructure for local | $1.7 million | $2.4 million | 2020/2021 |
| Royal Street - Weber Street to Margaret Avenue |
Highways and roads - general infrastructure for local |
$1.5 million | $3.1 million | 2020/2021 |
| Larch Street - Balsam to Hickory Street | Highways and roads - general infrastructure for local | $0.5 million | $1.8 million | 2020 |
| East Side Branch Library |
Recreation - social infrastructure |
$1.5 million | $8.9 million | 2019 |
| Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC) Expansion |
Recreation - social infrastructure |
$5.9 million | $22.4 million | 2019 |
The COVID-19 Resilience infrastructure stream
- to build or renovate health and safety related projects in long-term care, education and municipalities
- reinforces the commitment of both the federal and provincial governments to protect the health and well-being of individuals and families during the pandemic
| Project | Category | Federal contribution | Provincial contribution | Funding Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility Improvement of Button Factory | Recreation - social infrastructure | 0.62 million | $0.15 million | 2021 |
|
Community Multi-Use Path - Laurelwood Drive - Creekside |
General infrastructure | $0.11 million | $0.03 million | 2021 |
| Tree Planting City of Waterloo Parks and Woodlots | Green infrastructure | $0.10 million | $0.03 million | 2021 |
The Community Building Fund – capital stream
The fund will help strengthen communities by supporting the repair, renovation or retrofitting of existing sport and recreation facilities to address either:
- local community need by extending the life and maximizing the use of existing facilities (examples are playgrounds and splashpads) or
- COVID-19 related public health requirements now that support future preparedness
| Project | Category | Provincial contribution | City contribution | Funding Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renovating the existing play area in Waterloo Park to a fully accessible playground | Recreation - social infrastructure | $0.38 million | $0.1 million | 2022 |