Water and Wastewater Construction Projects
York Region has scheduled projects for building water and wastewater structures and facilities over the next 10 years. This 10 Year Capital Construction Program has been designed to meet the needs of York Region’s rapidly growing population.
View the following maps for an outline of planned water and wastewater projects:
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund

York Region is anticipated to receive approximately $35 million in funding for several water and wastewater capital projects through the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF).
The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund provides funding to projects that contribute to the rehabilitation of both water treatment and distribution infrastructure and existing wastewater and storm water treatment systems; collection and conveyance infrastructure; and initiatives that improve asset management, system optimization, and planning for future upgrades to water and wastewater systems.
Visit the Infrastructure Canada website to learn more.
Current Construction Projects:
Aurora
Henderson Sewage Pumping Station
York Region completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to redirect wastewater from the Henderson Drive area in the Town of Aurora. The outcome is the construction of the new Henderson Sewage Pumping Station. This site will be shared with new emergency and transitional housing. Learn more at york.ca/menshousing
- View Construction Update Notice - Microtunnelling - January 18, 2023
- View Construction Update Notice - Weekend Work Notice - October 13, 2022
- View Temporary Traffic Signal Notice - September 22, 2022
- View Microtunnelling on Henderson Drive Notice #2 - June 29, 2022
- View Construction Notice - March 31, 2022
- View Pile Driving Notice - March 30, 2022
- View Microtunnelling on Henderson Drive Notice #1 - Feb 7, 2022
- View Construction Notice - September 22, 2021
- View Site Preparation Notice - March 8, 2021
Completion Date: 2023
East Gwillimbury
Sherwood Forest Pumping Station and Holland Landing Elevated Tank Upgrades
The Regional Municipality of York is making improvements at the Sherwood Forest Pumping Station and Holland Landing Elevated Tank.
- View Construction Notice – August 8, 2022
Completion Date: May 2023
Georgina
Georgina Water Treatment Plant
York Region is working at the Georgina Water Treatment Plant, in the Town of Georgina. The work includes rehabilitation and modification of the water treatment plant and in-water geotechnical investigation in Lake Simcoe.
View project page for more details.
Sewer System Survey in the community of Keswick
York Region is reviewing the need for sanitary sewer and pump station system upgrades in the community of Keswick. A sewer system survey is being conducted to confirm local sewer and basement elevations and ensure potential future upgrades do not impact residents and businesses.
View Public Notice – August 8, 2022
Completion date: August 2022
Keswick Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades and New Sanitary Forcemain Construction
York Region is upgrading the Keswick Sewage Pumping Station. As part of the upgrades, two new sanitary forcemains are being built, connecting the Keswick Sewage Pumping Station to the Keswick Water Resource Recovery Facility.
- View Construction Notice - July 25, 2022
- View Construction Notice - July 15, 2022
- View Construction Notice - Springwater Drive — February 22, 2022
- View Construction Notice - December 15, 2021
Completion Date: 2024
King
King City Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades
York Region is upgrading the King City Sewage Pumping Station in the community of King City. The work will expand capacity, extend the service life of the sewage pumping station, and make sure critical wastewater services are continually provided to the community.
- View Construction Notice - December 16, 2022
Completion Date: Summer 2026
Nobleton Production Well #3
York Region is replacing the groundwater well and testing the water supply at the Nobleton Drinking Water System Facility.
- View Construction Notice - June 24, 2022
- View Groundwater Investigation Notice - May 19, 2022
- View Construction Update - May 10, 2022
- View Construction Notice - February 7, 2022
- Resident Survey – Survey to be completed by residents that received the Green Lane Well Twinning Project letter
Completion Date: August 2023
Nobleton Groundwater Production Well #6
The Regional Municipality of York is constructing a new groundwater production well at 12860 Highway 27 in the community of Nobleton. The new groundwater production well is needed to add water system capacity and support the groundwater supply system for the community.
- View Construction Notice - November 4, 2022
Completion Date: October 2023
Markham
16th Avenue Sewer System Rehabilitation
York Region is rehabilitating a 3-kilometre section of the sanitary sewer along 16th Avenue, between Ninth Line and Mingay Avenue in the City of Markham. Sign up to receive project updates.
Phase Two:
Between west of Williamson Road and west of Mingay Avenue.
- View Temporary Lane Closure on 16th Avenue Notice - August 11, 2022
- View Temporary Sidewalk Closure on 16th Avenue Notice - August 3, 2022
- View Temporary Intersection Closure and Lane Restrictions Notice - July 5, 2022
- View Turning Lane Restrictions Notice - May 27, 2022
- View Construction Update - August 24, 2021
Completion Date: Fall 2023
Phase One: COMPLETE
Between Ninth Line and west of Williamson Road.
Bayview Water Pumping Station Upgrades in the City of Markham
York Region is improving the Bayview Water Pumping Station located at 8171 Bayview Avenue. The work will extend the life of the pumping station and support the continued supply of safe, quality drinking water to your community.
- View Construction Notice - February 1, 2019
Completion Date: December 2022
Tuclor Lane Sanitary Trunk Sewer Upgrade
York Region is conducting a pre-construction engineering study and site survey as part of the Tuclor Lane sanitary trunk sewer and maintenance holes upgrade work.
- View Pre-Construction Study Notice - May 10, 2022
- View Project Commencement Notice - August 13, 2021
Completion Date: Fall 2022
Yonge Street and Highway 7 Regional Centre, Langstaff Gateway Sewer Construction
York Region is constructing a 2.1 kilometer sewer in the area near Yonge Street and Highway 7 and improving two intersections along Highway 7, in the Cities of Richmond Hill and Markham.
View project page for more details.
Newmarket
YDSS Forcemain Inspection and Maintenance
York Region is inspecting the original York Durham Sewage System forcemain.
View Notice of Inspection and Maintenance – Phase One – September 12, 2022
Completion Date: Spring 2023
YDSS Forcemain Twinning Project, Town of Newmarket
The sanitary sewer forcemain work includes twinning of about 5.2 km of the existing forcemain and some upgrades to Newmarket and Bogart Creek Pumping Stations.
View project page for more details.
Richmond Hill
Oak Ridges Air Management Facility
York Region is building a new air management facility near the intersection of Yonge Street and King Road in the City of Richmond Hill.
View project page for more details.
Yonge Street and Highway 7 Regional Centre, Langstaff Gateway Sewer Construction
York Region is constructing a 2.1 km sewer in the area near Yonge Street and Highway 7 and improving two intersections along Highway 7, in the Cities of Richmond Hill and Markham.
View project page for more details.
Vaughan
Humber Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades
York Region is upgrading the Humber Sewage Pumping Station in the City of Vaughan. The work will expand capacity, extend the service life of the sewage pumping station, and make sure critical wastewater services are continually provided to the community.
- View Construction Notice – December 14, 2022
Completion Date: Summer 2026
Jane Dufferin Sewer Rehabilitation
York Region is working in your community rehabilitating a three kilometres section of the Jane Dufferin Collector Sewer, located near Dufferin Street and Steeles Avenue West in the City of Vaughan.
- View Construction Notice – April 1, 2022
Completion Date: May 2023
Pine Valley Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades
York Region is upgrading the Pine Valley Sewage Pumping Station in the City of Vaughan. The work will expand capacity, extend the service life of the sewage pumping station, and make sure critical wastewater services are continually provided to the community.
- View Construction Notice – December 16, 2022
Completion Date: Summer 2026
Richmond Hill North Reservoir Upgrades
We are upgrading and making improvements to the reservoir and enhancing the health and safety of the reservoir facilities.
- View Construction Notice — February 25, 2022
Completion Date: March 2023
South Maple Reservoir Upgrades
York Region is upgrading the South Maple Reservoir by replacing the reservoirs access houses, security fence and upgrading the underground reservoirs.
- View Construction Notice – August 30, 2021
Completion Date: April 2023
West Woodbridge Elevated Tank Upgrades - Phase Two
York Region is upgrading the mechanical and electrical systems in West Woodbridge Elevated Tank located in the City of Vaughan.
- View Construction Notice – August 5, 2022
Completion Date: May 2023
West Vaughan sewage servicing project
York Region is planning new regional sewage servicing in the west City of Vaughan area.
View the project page and pre-qualification information.
Completion Date: 2028
York-Peel Feedermain Rehabilitation
York Region is rehabilitating a section of the York-Peel Feedermain along Rutherford Road, between Napa Valley Avenue and Pine Valley Drive in the City of Vaughan.
- View Construction Notice – November 28, 2022
Completion Date: May 2023
Whitchurch-Stouffville
No current projects.
Construction Projects in Durham Region:
City of Pickering
Southeast Trunk Sewer and Odour Control Facility Rehabilitation
2022The Regional Municipality of York is rehabilitating the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer shafts and the existing York Durham Sewage System odour control facility in the City of Pickering. The work will extend the life of the sewer and ensure critical wastewater services are provided to the community.
- View Notice of Construction - October 31, 2022
Related Resources
- View York Region's Current Environmental Assessment Study Projects
- Upper York Sewage Solutions
- Water and Wastewater Master Plan