York Region Commits To $894 Million In Capital Projects For 2023

York.ca
March 8, 2023

As part of the $3.96 billion budget, York Regional Council endorsed a 10-year capital plan of almost $10 billion, with $894 million approved for 2023.

All components of the budget, both operating and capital spending, support the Region’s Strategic Plan priorities as realized through four areas of focus: economic vitality, healthy communities, sustainable environment and good government.

Highlights of the 2023 Capital Budget include:

Public Works: $655 Million (Environmental Services and Transportation Services combined)

• Invest $377 million in roads and transit infrastructure to support growth and maintain assets in a state of good repair
• Invest $268 million in water and wastewater infrastructure to deliver capacity needed for growth and ensure existing water and wastewater system reliability
• Promote environmental protection and sustainability through expansion of green space and implementation of energy conservation projects
• Accelerate electrification of the bus fleet with support from the federal government

 

Corporate Management and Governance: $84 Million

• Invest in new and upgraded platforms, systems and applications to improve customer service and maintain efficient and secure service delivery to residents
• Implement capital investments in Regional facilities to maintain efficient service delivery to residents and keep assets in a state of good repair
• Advancing Court and Tribunal Services’ digital modernization initiative

 

Community and Health Services: $76 Million

• Advance construction of 362 new community housing units, including 265 units for seniors at the Unionville Home Society campus
• Begin construction on two new paramedic stations and purchase land for an additional station
• Add new and replacement vehicles to the fleet of ambulances and rapid response units
• Invest in Infection, Prevention and Control measures at the Region’s two long-term care homes

 

YorkNet: $41 Million

• Build an additional 296 kilometres of fibre network, providing 265 regional and municipal facilities with better connectivity
• Advance work on the Rural Broadband Initiative to improve connectivity in underserved and unserved areas of the Region

 

York Regional Police: $27 Million

• Purchase a replacement police helicopter to continue serving growing communities
• Invest in police vehicles, information technology and specialized and communications equipment
• Enhance electronic evidence collection to support Court and Tribunal Services’ in providing disclosure to defendants

 

The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to 1.2 million residents and 54,000 businesses with 650,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices