Aecom has won a contract to provide programme management for new water infrastructure in the Peel Region municipality west of Toronto as it prepares for a surge of new housing sparked by the province of Ontario’s controversial Bill 23.
Passed by the province’s legislature in November 2022, the bill – entitled the “More Homes Built Faster Act” – aims to increase housing density by making it easier for property owners create three residential units on lots zoned for one, among other measures.
It supports the province’s goal of building 1.5 million new housing units by 2031.
Critics have argued it will lead to higher property taxes and weaken conservation powers.
Peel Region consists of the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the town of Caledon.
Aecom will lead on the Queen Street Housing Enabling Infrastructure Programme.
Its scope of work includes planning, designing, and implementing new water and wastewater systems to meet demand growth in Peel Region.
The municipality expects its population to grow from around 1.5 million in 2022 to 1.97 million by 2041.
Aecom’s recent work in the region includes the expansion of the Clarkson Water Resource Recovery Facility and projects supporting drinking water treatment at the Arthur P. Kennedy and Lorne Park treatment plants.
“With our proven track record of managing complex water and wastewater programs, we are ready to deliver on this critical program,” said Richard Barrett, chief executive of Aecom’s Canada region.
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