Ontario Helping Oxford Build More Homes Faster

Province investing $6,924,375 in critical infrastructure to ensure new homes are connected to reliable roadways

January 24, 2025

WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is investing $6,924,375 in critical infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 4,749 new homes in Oxford. The funding is being delivered through the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, which includes $400 million to help build, repair and maintain municipal roads, bridges and culverts that will promote housing growth in communities across Ontario.

“This funding is wonderful news for Oxford,” said Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. “By offering additional financial support to our municipal partners, our government is helping cover the costs of housing-enabling infrastructure and other expenses that facilitate community growth.”

The County of Oxford will receive $4,361,875 of the funding for the reconstruction of Oxford Road 35 (Devonshire Ave.) from Oxford Road 59 to Oxford Road 54 (Huron St.) enabling up to 2,566 homes.

The City of Woodstock will receive $2,562,500 to urbanize Pittock Park Road, enabling up to 2,183 houses. These projects will unlock more housing opportunities and support economic growth in Oxford.

“To keep pace with growing communities across our province, our government is helping municipalities build more homes faster than ever before,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “Families and residents need safe and reliable roads and bridges to access these homes and travel safely to and from their destinations. That’s why we are making targeted, local investments through the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream to support the construction of municipal roads, bridges and culverts that keep residents safe and foster stronger, more connected communities across Ontario.”

The government is also investing $175 million to launch the Health and Safety Water Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. This new stream will support projects that will protect homes and create resilient communities by building, rehabilitating and expanding aging water, wastewater, stormwater, flood and erosion infrastructure.

Through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program and the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, Ontario is providing nearly $2 billion to support housing- and community-enabling infrastructure and build more homes across the province.