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The Township of West Lincoln and Niagara Region are proud to celebrate the commencement of essential watermain and sanitary sewer upgrades on Regional Road 20 and Wade Road, from South Grimsby Road 5 to the Wade Road pedestrian bridge, in Smithville.

Mayor Cheryl Ganann was joined by Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff, Councillor Joann Chechalk, Councillor Greg Maychak, Councillor William Reilly and Councillor Jason Trombetta, along with Township and Regional staff and local developers for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark this major milestone on Friday, November 7.

These critical infrastructure improvements will unlock future housing opportunities in Smithville’s growth area, ensuring the community can accommodate new homes and families while maintaining safe, reliable water and wastewater services. The project represents an important step in advancing West Lincoln’s commitment to sustainable growth.

West Lincoln was awarded $3,969,375 in Provincial funding in January of 2025 through the second intake of the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund. This investment supports local infrastructure projects that directly enable the creation of new housing by expanding servicing capacity in high-growth communities.

The project will see the replacement and upsizing of key sections of watermain and sanitary sewer infrastructure to support both existing residents and future development needs. Construction is expected to begin the week of November 10 and continue until approximately June 2026. Efforts will be made to minimize traffic and service disruptions throughout the project area. For updates and project details, visit the Regional Road 20 Reconstruction project page.

Quotes

“This investment is a key step in supporting West Lincoln’s long-term growth strategy. By upgrading critical water and wastewater infrastructure, we’re ensuring that new development happens in a responsible and sustainable way that balances housing targets with the capacity of our services.”

Mayor Cheryl Ganann

“Niagara Region is a proud partner in this project that will provide important and reliable infrastructure that supports key growth areas across the region such as the growing municipality of Smithville. We continue our commitment to building safe and reliable infrastructure, including water/wastewater and transportation needs, to ensure residents benefit from balanced, efficient and sustainable development in Niagara.”

Frank Tassone, Director of Transportation Services for Niagara Region

"This provincial support through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund for West Lincoln will help unlock the construction of hundreds of future new homes in Smithville. This funding also means municipal rate payers will not be required to carry the burden of new infrastructure - keeping more money in the pocket of residents in West Lincoln."

Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West

In the photo (left to right): Mike DiPaola, Director of Infrastructure, Truper McBride, Chief Administrative Officer, Gerrit Boerema, Director of Growth and Sustainability, Councillor Greg Maychak, Councillor Jason Trombetta, Mayor Cheryl Ganann, Councillor William Reilly, MPP Sam Oosterhoff, Councillor Joann Chechalk, Ron Tripp, Niagara Region Chief Administrative Officer, Anthony Chiarella, Marz Homes.

Groundbreaking ceremony

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Beth Audet, Communications Specialist
baudet@westlincoln.ca
905-957-3346 ext. 6737
289-244-9069