Oxford County Develops Innovative Stormwater Management Facility

Like other municipalities across Ontario, Oxford County is experiencing growth pressures and is projected to see a significant population increase over the next 20 years. 

This population increase will put additional demands on municipal infrastructure. A 2024 report on Oxford’s drinking water system indicated the current system capacity can accommodate growth as long as the County invested in efficiency upgrades. In particular, it was essential to protect from overuse and deteriorating water quality which were at risk without the upgrades. 

In 2024, construction was completed on a drainage facility using a $551,000 investment from the CCBF. It is designed to handle significant drainage and preserve water quality from harmful agricultural runoff. 

This is one of the largest applications of a system of its kind in Ontario and creates the capacity to support the community’s water needs for many years to come.

The project is part of the County’s effort to support sustainability and mitigate the impacts of climate change, including work that was done to the surrounding area to promote biodiversity. They also plan to incorporate renewable energy on the site in the future.