Peel pre-approves $82 million for infrastructure projects in Caledon for 2025

December 19, 2024 · 0 Comments

Approval given at December 12 Peel Regional Council meeting

By ZACHARY ROMAN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Road, watermain and sanitary sewer projects in the amount of $82.1 million have been pre-approved to go forward in Caledon in 2025.

At Region of Peel Council’s December 12 meeting, 12 Peel-led infrastructure projects in Caledon received capital budget pre-approval.

Watermain work and work has been approved in two locations on Humber Station Road in Bolton, and sanitary sewer work has also been approved in two locations on Humber Station Road in Bolton.

A watermain replacement has been approved on Highway 50 in Bolton.

The building of a pedestrian crossing over the CP Rail tracks on Highway 50 in Bolton has been approved, as has reconstruction and pavement rehabilitation on Gore Road from Patterson Sideroad to Highway 9.

Corridor improvements on Airport Road in Caledon East are coming; so is reconstruction and pavement rehabilitation on Bush Street and Mississauga Road in Belfountain.

Various culvert repairs will take place on Gore Road, King Street, and Highway 50. Utility location will take place to prepare for Mayfield Road widening between Dixie and Bramalea roads.

In a media release, Town of Caledon communications staff said expediting road, water and wastewater infrastructure projects is critical to support development and help Caledon meet its population target of 300,000 people by 2051; and, support the immediate needs of residents.

“These Caledon-based projects have been prioritized to optimize the 2025 construction season and ensure alignment to Conservation Authority timing windows to protect the environment,” said staff. “Budget pre-approval from Regional Council will help prevent infrastructure delays as the Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2024 is passed and a formal plan to transition Peel roads and stormwater infrastructure to the Town of Caledon is formalized. The Act, once passed, will transition roads and associated stormwater to Caledon on July 1, 2026.”

Mayor Annette Groves said in the release that the act is a good start.

“This legislation is a strong first step to empower Caledon to increase local service delivery and remove barriers and red tape that slow down road infrastructure decisions that are needed as we grow from a town into a city,” said Groves. “We are confident that by continuing to work with the Province, Caledon will have the protections needed to safeguard our residents’ pocketbooks and the beautiful place they live in.”