Ontario Investing $2,472,875 in Oxford to Build More Homes

August 14, 2025

Funding will enable up to 489 homes in Ingersoll and keep workers on the job

WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is investing $2,472,875 in water infrastructure to help build approximately 489 new homes in Ingersoll. The funding is being delivered through the province’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), a stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP).

“This is wonderful news for Ingersoll,” said Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. “This investment is a vital step in ensuring the community can grow sustainably while continuing to deliver safe and reliable water services to residents. I commend the town for its proactive planning and commitment to building a strong future for families and businesses in Ingersoll.”

Ingersoll will use the funding on the Secondary Plan Phase 2 Stormwater Management Pond. This project will help unlock more housing opportunities and support economic growth in the local community.

“On behalf of Ingersoll, I would like to thank MPP Hardeman and the Ministry of Infrastructure for providing funding towards this critical piece of infrastructure,” said Ingersoll Mayor Brian Petrie. “This investment will help us develop much-needed housing, and we truly appreciate the province partnering with the Town to move our shared priorities forward.”

The MHIP is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and includes historic investments in housing- and community-enabling infrastructure that will help municipalities deliver the core infrastructure needed, such as roads and water systems, to lay the foundation for new homes in communities across the province.

“In the face of economic uncertainty, our government is investing in the future for the people of Ontario by doubling down on our plan to build,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “With our additional investments in the MHIP, we’re unlocking more housing and building critical infrastructure that will protect communities, keep workers on the job and lay the groundwork for a stronger economy.”

This round of funding brings the total number of homes enabled in Ontario through the MHIP to about 800,000.