CITY OF BARRIE — CAPACITY BUILDING

BARRIE'S FUTURE PLANS

Population: 148,000
Yearly Allocation: $9.5 million

Barrie is using several capacity building projects to invest in its future. A variety of studies, assessments, and strategic planning tools are putting the City on track for smart growth. 

Seven total projects this year worth $3.3 million are identifying methods to improve sustainability, bolster stormwater assets, upgrade geographic assessment technology, streamline municipal office resources, and much more.

One specific project analyzed the lifecycle of nine municipal facilities to lay out a plan for improving energy efficiency and achieving federal net-zero emission targets.

These projects are building up capacity in Barrie to more efficiently provide services, upgrade essential infrastructure, and lead the fight against climate change.

CITY OF BRAMPTON — RECREATION

THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF BRAMPTON

Population: 656,000
Yearly Allocation: $21 million

Brampton is currently investing in 14 recreation projects (including several multi-year projects) worth a total of $88 million.

Many of these projects are community centre upgrades and expansions, including the replacement of play structures, pool change rooms, turf fields, tennis courts, fitness areas, washrooms, roofs, walls, and energy systems.

One project involved building a brand new 12,500 square foot Youth Hub that is a one-stop-shop for indoor and outdoor recreation programming, education and social services, and youth leadership opportunities.

With these investments, Brampton is providing important support and capacity for its rapidly growing community.

CITY OF LONDON — ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

ACTIVE AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION IN LONDON

Population: 422,000
Yearly Allocation: $26.9 million

London has an extensive 45-kilometre active transportation network running through the City, and along multiple branches of the Thames River. 

Whether they’re using a mobility aid, cycling, walking, or running, residents using this infrastructure benefit from enhanced safety, efficiency, and personal health. Many benefits extend beyond direct use, like reduced road congestion, reduced pollution from cars, and increased foot traffic for local businesses. 

London’s active and recently completed projects in this category amount to a $5.2 million investment from the City which was made possible by the CCBF. The network has been extended by more than 1.5 kilometres, it has seen the addition of two new bridges, and it has been widened or renewed at key sections. Other initiatives are also underway to implement a bike-share system and better cycling amenities.

These investments are making the whole community more livable and inclusive.

CITY OF MATTAWA — SEVERAL CATEGORIES

MIXING IT UP IN MATTAWA

Population: 2,000
Yearly Allocation: $120,000

Mattawa is investing in 11 projects across a wide variety of categories and creating capacity for 300 new housing units. 

More than $1 million from the CCBF has been designated to support multi-year projects to build a new water reservoir, renovate the firehall, update official town plans, increase internet access, enhance park amenities, and much more.

While all of these investments are essential, the most significant one to accommodate expected growth is the new water reservoir. The project is replacing the existing reservoir which is 70 years old and insufficient to meet modern demand. New water and sewer pipes are also being installed to ensure the whole town feels the benefit. The new water storage is also key for fire protection.

The northeastern town is building community in the truest sense of the phrase, with well rounded investments directly supporting a 30% increase in Mattawa’s housing.

CITY OF OTTAWA — PUBLIC TRANSIT

GETTING OTTAWA MOVING

Population: 1,000,000
Yearly Allocation: $64.9 million

As one of the largest cities in both Ontario and Canada, Ottawa maintains a substantial amount of infrastructure. The City receives $64.9 million from the CCBF annually and invests nearly all of it into strengthening the local public transit system.

Ottawa’s recent investments in public transit include 17 active projects for a total amount of $338 million that aim to better connect the City’s quickly growing population. Support from the CCBF is especially crucial due to the long-term planning involved in these projects.

Some examples of CCBF-supported projects are the purchase of hundreds of new buses and para-transit vehicles, transit station and charging infrastructure improvements, new garages, telecommunications services in tunnels, streetscape renewals to support transit, and most significantly 35 kilometers and 19 stations of new light rail service.