Town of Perth Breaks Ground on Wastewater Lagoon Expansion Project

The Town of Perth officially broke ground today on expanding capacity for the Perth Wastewater Lagoon, marking a major milestone in the community’s long-term infrastructure planning and future growth.

MPP John Jordan, Members of Council, Town staff, project partners and community representatives gathered at the Perth Wastewater Lagoon site to celebrate the start of construction on the expansion, which will increase wastewater treatment capacity and help support future residential development within the community.

The project is supported by nearly $3 million in funding from the Ontario government’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (MHIP-HEWSF). Once complete, the expansion will create capacity to increase the lagoon’s overall servicing capacity to the equivalent of 10,500 people.

“Through our government’s $4 billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, we are protecting Ontario by investing in local infrastructure that drives economic growth, enables more homes and strengthens communities,” said Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “For families and residents in Perth, this project will help unlock the construction of nearly 2,500 homes, helping support long-term growth and new jobs across the region.”

“The visionary leaders of our riding are meeting the challenge of exponential growth by embracing new opportunities to create safe, healthy and inclusive communities,” said John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. “This investment provides the essential funding for clean infrastructure that is foundational in planning and designing a well-rounded mix of housing options to welcome people home to the beautiful Town of Perth.”

The MHIP-HEWSF helps municipalities build and improve critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needed to enable housing development across Ontario.

“Reliable infrastructure is the foundation of a growing community,” said Mayor Judy Brown. “This project will help ensure Perth is ready for future growth while continuing to provide the high-quality services residents and businesses depend on every day. We are grateful to the Government of Ontario for its support in helping make this important investment possible.”

Construction on the capacity expansion for the Perth wastewater lagoon Project is expected to continue through to Fall 2027.