"The federal government announced $283 million for sewer system upgrades in Black Creek on Tuesday, in hopes of helping speed up building 63,000 new homes in the Downsview area. The sewer dates back to the 1960s, according to a federal news release, and population growth has stretched the system beyond its limits, leading to flooding and blocking approval of new housing developments."
"This critical wastewater infrastructure investment in Toronto will make it possible to get big housing projects off the ground, Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said in the release. The federal funds will help Toronto unlock new housing opportunities and transform communities like Downsview, Mayor Olivia Chow said in the release, thanking the federal government for supporting Toronto's vision of a vibrant, inclusive city where everyone has a place to call home."
"The federal funding comes from the government's Build Canada Homes initiative. The initiative's first project is focused on the Arbo Downsview neighbourhood, where the intent is to build 540 new homes a mix of studios to three-bedroom homes at least 40 per cent of which will be affordable. The project is also expected to include modern methods of construction, including mass timber."
A $283 million federal investment will upgrade the aging Black Creek sewer to address capacity limits that have caused flooding and blocked approvals for new housing. Toronto will contribute more than $425 million to the Black Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer project to expand wastewater capacity and enable large housing developments. The upgrades aim to accelerate construction of up to 63,000 new homes in the Downsview area and unlock specific projects. Funding comes from the Build Canada Homes initiative. The initiative's first Arbo Downsview project plans 540 homes, at least 40 percent affordable, using modern methods including mass timber.
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