Ontario Invests $3,832,500 in the Town of Hawkesbury to Build More Housing

PRESS RELEASE
September 8, 2025

Hawkesbury, ON — The Government of Ontario is investing $3,832,500 in water infrastructure
to support the construction of approximately 3,688 new homes in Hawkesbury. This funding is
provided through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, a branch Municipal Housing
Infrastructure Program.

“I am very pleased that the Ministry of Infrastructure is supporting Hawkesbury’s water
infrastructure. This project is crucial for our community and will help Hawkesbury grow and
prepare for a promising future,” said Stéphane Sarrazin, Member of Provincial Parliament for
Glengarry–Prescott–Russell.

Hawkesbury will use this funding to support the expansion of the filtration system at the
wastewater treatment plant. “This project will increase the plant’s capacity by 30%, enabling
Hawkesbury to meet the demands of future residential developments. Thanks to this initiative,
Hawkesbury will also be better positioned to serve neighboring municipalities in need of drinking
water services.

“We are taking a new step in the history of the Town, as we now have the necessary
infrastructure to support the expansion of Hawkesbury and make it a true growth hub in Eastern
Ontario. This project is also part of the town’s ongoing commitment to providing quality services
to its residents,” said Robert Lefebvre, Mayor of Hawkesbury.

The MHIP is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and includes historic investments
in infrastructure that enable housing and community development. This program helps
municipalities provide essential infrastructure, such as roads and water systems, which serve as
the foundation for new housing construction across the province.

This round of funding brings the total number of homes made possible in Ontario through the
MHIP to approximately 800,000. Investing in local infrastructure is part of the province’s over
$200 billion capital plan, aimed at building and improving public transit, highways, hospitals,
schools, and other essential public infrastructure while strengthening the economy for the future.

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Media Contact
Noémie Prevost
Office of MPP Stéphane Sarrazin
Office Manager and Communications Coordinator
Noemie.prevost@pc.ola.org – 613-677-8347