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 Federal Gas Tax Fund
- 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 | Benefit | Federal contribution | City contribution |
| Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC) Expansion |
Safe, supportive and welcoming community spaces |
$5.9 million | $24.3 million |
| Albert Street and Princess Street West |
Safer and more efficient roads for all users |
$0.5 million | $1.4 million |
| Dale Crescent and Carlaw Place |
Improving the road network |
$1.2 million | $3.3 million |
| Marsland Drive (University Avenue East to Columbia Street East) |
Safer and more efficient roads for all users |
$0.3 million | $2 million |
| Roof replacement at RIM Park and Albert McCormick Community Centre |
Safe, supportive and welcoming community spaces |
$1.2 million | $0.6 million |
| Vermont Street (from Margaret Avenue to the cul-de-sac) |
Improving our road network |
$0.4 million | $0.7 million |
| Waterloo Public Library mechanical upgrades |
Safe, supportive and welcoming community spaces |
$0.8 million | $1.3 million |
Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF)
The OCIF funds projects that contribute to addressing road, bridge, water and wastewater core infrastructure needs of small communities.
|
Project |
Benefit |
Provincial contribution |
City contribution |
Other contributions |
|
Dale Crescent surface asphalt |
Improving our road network |
$0.15 million |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Longwood Drive (Albert to Longwood and Moccasin Drive/Greenbriar to Longwood) |
Improving our road network |
$1.02 million |
$1.28 million |
$0 |
|
Neilson Avenue (Margaret to Bluevale) |
Improving our road network |
$0.56 million |
$0.89 million |
$0 |
|
Young Street East (King to Peppler) |
Improving our road network |
$0.46 million |
$0.62 million |
$0.23 million |
|
Resurfacing roads (various locations) |
Improving our road network |
$0.94 million |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Pedestrian bridge replacements |
Improving our local bridges |
$0.10 million |
$0 |
$0 |
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF)
The CCWF funds projects that contribute to:
- the rehabilitation of treatment and distribution systems
- improved asset management and system optimization
- planning for upgrades to water and wastewater systems
| Project | Benefit | Federal contribution | City contribution | Other contributions |
| Installation of water leak detection system | A green, clean growth solution | $0.4 million | $0.2 million | Ontario - $0.2 million |
| Sediment removal (ponds 7, 12, 14, 52 and 55) | Improving environmental performance | $0.9 million | $0.45 million | Ontario - $0.45 million |
| Retrofit and sediment removal (ponds 20, 30, 33 and 38) | Improving environmental performance | $1.3 million | $0.64 million | Ontario - $0.64 million |