A $5.1 million investment is being made to upgrade Durham’s water system.
The municipality of West Grey says the provincial government is contributing $3.74 million to improve water infrastructure in the town, and the remaining $1.36 million is being funded through Durham water and sewer user fees.
The work will include modernizing pipelines, improving water treatment facilities, and expanding service capacity to meet increasing demand.
Additionally, the municipality will rehabilitate a 50-year-old concrete reservoir, which has been deteriorating, as well as commission an existing unused storage tank to expand water storage.
Each project will be implemented in phases.
Mayor Kevin Eccles says, “This investment is about more than just pipes and pumps – it’s about ensuring that Durham families, businesses, and future residents have a safe, reliable water supply.”
The work will take place over the next three to four years.