2026 Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan Update
All Niagara Region projects

About the project

Niagara is expected to see significant residential and employment growth by 2051. We need to plan now to make sure we have the water and wastewater infrastructure up to capacity to support this growth. This includes:

• Watermains
• Sewers
• Pumping stations
• Treatment plants

In 2021, Niagara Region created a long-term plan to make sure our water and wastewater systems can keep up with region-wide needs until 2051.

This strategic study will build on the 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan. It will also look at the most recent information and priorities to make sure we can support present and future water and wastewater needs.

Related strategic studies

• Fort Erie Long-Term Wastewater Servicing Strategy

  Niagara Region is leading the Fort Erie Long-Term Wastewater Servicing Strategy following Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. The project will review the existing wastewater system and future population growth scenarios. It will develop collection system and treatment options for the Fort Erie area.

• Transportation Master Plan

  Niagara Region is developing the Transportation Master Plan following Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. The study will review existing transportation infrastructure and the forecasted population growth into 2051. It will help plan for future transportation needs, including pedestrian networks, cycling facilities, conventional transit and the integrated network of roads and highways.

• Development Charges Background Study

  The Development Charges Background Study will review growth forecasts, assess servicing standards to accommodate growth, analyze capital costs and provide new calculations for development charges. The study has not started yet. More information will be provided once it begins.

Project timeline