Mississauga Seeks Funding for Five Major Infrastructure Projects to Support Housing Growth
Mississauga housing projects include transit, roads, community centres and cultural infrastructure designed to support future growth.
MISSISSAUGA — The City of Mississauga is putting forward five major infrastructure projects for funding through Ontario’s new Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP), a move city officials say could help accelerate housing construction while delivering key transit, community and cultural investments.
The projects, with a combined value of approximately $2 billion, are being submitted under the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build, an $8.8 billion joint initiative designed to increase housing supply across the province.
Mississauga’s application comes after the city became one of the first municipalities in Ontario to significantly reduce development charges, lowering fees by up to 100 per cent in some cases to encourage residential construction and improve housing affordability.
If approved, the DCRP could fund up to 90 per cent of eligible project costs, helping the city advance critical infrastructure while reducing pressure on municipal debt and reserves.
Transit Projects Lead Funding Request
Among the largest projects being submitted is a proposed $650 million transit maintenance and storage facility that would support MiWay’s transition to a zero-emission bus fleet.
City officials say the facility would expand transit capacity, improve service reliability and support transit-oriented development, enabling approximately 9,900 new housing units by 2036.
A second major transit project, the proposed $500 million Downtown Transit Mobility Hub, would expand capacity at the City Centre Transit Terminal and prepare the system for future ridership growth associated with the Hazel McCallion LRT and broader transit network expansion.
The project is also expected to help facilitate approximately 9,900 additional housing units by 2036.
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Community Infrastructure for Growing Neighbourhoods
Mississauga is also seeking funding for two new net-zero community centres and libraries in the Mississauga Valley and Cooksville neighbourhoods.
Valued at approximately $175 million each, the facilities would expand access to recreation and library services in rapidly growing areas of the city.
Officials say the projects are intended to ensure community infrastructure keeps pace with population growth and residential development.
Roads and Housing Development
A proposed $175 million housing-enabling road infrastructure program would fund servicing and road improvements along key corridors throughout the city.
The City estimates the project could support approximately 9,000 new housing units over the next decade by improving transportation capacity, reducing congestion and unlocking development opportunities.
Municipal leaders say the upgrades would help connect future communities to transit, services and employment areas.
Downtown Music and Convention Centre
The fifth project is a proposed $500 million downtown music and convention centre, envisioned as a major cultural and economic development initiative.
According to the City, the facility would help attract investment, support tourism and strengthen Mississauga’s emerging downtown core while encouraging transit-oriented development.
Officials estimate the project could help enable up to 14,000 new housing units over the next decade.
Building Complete Communities
City leaders say the proposed projects align with Mississauga’s broader housing strategy, which focuses on increasing supply while creating complete communities supported by transit, recreation, culture and public services.
Recent housing initiatives undertaken by the City include significant development charge reductions, affordable rental housing incentives, expanded permissions for new residential units under the updated Official Plan, pre-approved garden suite designs, gentle density incentives and streamlined development approvals.
The City has also introduced a 35 per cent reduction in the municipal tax rate for new multi-residential developments to encourage rental housing construction.
Mayor Carolyn Parrish said Mississauga has taken a leadership role in addressing housing affordability and housing supply challenges.
“We have been trail-blazers in taking bold action to reduce development charges,” Parrish said. “It was necessary to get more homes built and make them more affordable.”
Marisa Chiu, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, said securing funding would help the City advance critical infrastructure while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
David Wojcik, Interim President and CEO of the Mississauga Board of Trade, praised the City’s efforts, saying Mississauga has demonstrated national leadership in tackling housing challenges through development charge reductions, streamlined approvals and investments in housing-supportive infrastructure.
The City will submit its application before the June 19 deadline. If approved, construction planning and project implementation could begin as funding becomes available.
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