Ontario Invests $2.6 Million to Upgrade Tecumseh’s Water Infrastructure

May 21, 2025

Centennial and Woodridge Drive Watermain and Sewer Replacement Will Boost Reliability and Safety

TECUMSEH — The Ontario government is investing $2.6 million to support critical watermain replacements in the Town of Tecumseh through the Canada Infrastructure Program – Green Stream Stage II 2021 Intake.

This funding will enable the replacement of over 1.75 kilometres of aging watermain along Centennial Drive and Woodridge Drive, including 13 new fire hydrants, upgraded water valves, service connections, and full restoration of affected roads and infrastructure. Once complete, the project will improve the reliability and capacity of Tecumseh’s drinking water system, and ensure safe, reliable water access for residents. 

“Our government is proud to invest in vital infrastructure that keeps communities like Tecumseh safe and thriving,” said Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor–Tecumseh. “This project will ensure residents have reliable access to clean drinking water and will help support future growth and development in our town. By working together with our federal and local partners, we are building stronger, healthier communities across Ontario.”

“I want to extend our sincere thanks to the Government of Ontario and MPP Andrew Dowie for their continued support of essential infrastructure projects in our community,” said Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara. “The $2.6 million investment through the Canada Infrastructure Program will allow us to modernize critical water infrastructure along Centennial and Woodridge Drives, ensuring our residents have safe and reliable access to clean drinking water for years to come.” 

This project is part of a broader investment in water infrastructure across Ontario. In total, joint federal, provincial, and local funding will support 144 water projects in the province. The Government of Canada is contributing over $190.2 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, with Ontario providing more than $140.5 million, and local communities investing over $108.5 million.

Across the province, these funds are helping communities address critical health and safety needs by upgrading drinking water infrastructure to be safer, more reliable, and ready for future demands.

QUICK FACTS

  • The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is a $33-billion, 10-year initiative, cost-shared between federal, provincial, territorial, and local partners.
  • Under ICIP, Ontario is investing over $10.2 billion to improve public transit; community, culture, and recreation; green; rural and northern infrastructure.
  • To date, ICIP includes:
    • $1.06 billion for over 265 local transit projects
    • $116.5 million for 140 rural and northern projects
    • More than $40 million for 70+ green infrastructure projects (first intake)
    • Over $300 million for 270+ community, culture, and recreation projects
  • Through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), Ontario also supports 424 small, rural, and northern communities with funding to repair roads, bridges, water, and wastewater systems.

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MEDIA CONTACT

Meghan Lesperance

Constituency Assistant – Digital Media and Communications

Office of Andrew Dowie 

MPP Windsor-Tecumseh

Ph Main: 519-251-5199 Cell: 519-567-3567

Email: meghan.lesperance@pc.ola.org