Ontario Investing $4,136,362 for Critical Water Infrastructure in Havelock
March 2, 2026
Funding will support housing, jobs and economic growth
NEWS March 2,2026
Havelock- Today, MPP Dave Smith announced the Ontario government is investing up to $4,136,362 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen (HBM) 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.
“Our government is taking the necessary steps to ensure that Havelock has the robust, modern infrastructure needed to support its growing community,” said Dave Smith, MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha. “By investing this critical funding into the Havelock Wastewater Treatment Plant, we are not only protecting our local environment but also clearing the way for new housing developments. This is about building a safer, more prosperous community where families can thrive for generations to come.”
The Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS) funding will be utilized in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen to systematically upgrade the Havelock Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). This investment is a cornerstone of a multi-year effort to modernize the Township’s aging infrastructure, ensuring the facility meets the highest standards for capacity, reliability, and long-term performance. By revitalizing these critical systems, the Township is proactively removing development bottlenecks to support significant local housing growth, effectively laying the groundwork for more than 1,500 new homes and a projected population of 2,400 residents by 2041.
“Today is a great day for Havelock Belmont Methuen,” said Jim Martin, Mayor of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. “Thanks to Dave Smith and the Province we will be able to increase the functional capacity of the wastewater treatment plant. This over 4 million dollars will help us upgrade the wastewater treatment infrastructure and let us continue to prepare for future growth opportunities in HBM.” Mayor Martin added.
This funding is part of a historic investment of $4 billion in the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP), included in Ontario’s $220 billion capital plan, the most ambitious in the province’s history, to build transit, highways, hospitals, schools and water infrastructure that enables new housing.
“As we continue to navigate economic uncertainty and unwarranted U.S. tariffs, our government is protecting Ontario by investing in critical infrastructure that drives growth, creates jobs and strengthens communities,” said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “Through our historic $4 billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, we are giving municipalities and First Nations the tools they need to get shovels in the ground and build stronger communities. Our investments will deliver more homes, modernize aging water systems and lay the foundation for long-term prosperity across Ontario.”
QUICK FACTS
· In August 2025, Ontario increased the MHIP to $4 billion to speed up construction of homes and core infrastructure, such as roads and water systems. Since its launch in 2024, the MHIP has made about 800,000 more new homes possible.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Office of Dave Smith,
MPP Peterborough-Kawartha
705-742-3777
dave.smithco@pc.ola.org