The City of Vaughan has released its Infrastructure Development Delivery Report for 2022, with the document listing those projects completed during the last year, and those planned for construction in 2023.

Among other things, the report shows that in 2022, the city completed $166 million worth of infrastructure development work. That figure more than doubles the city’s output in 2021.

“2022 was a year distinguished by achievements and milestones – $166 million worth of infrastructure improvements was completed, which more than doubles the value of work accomplished in 2021,” said Vince Musacchio, Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Development. “The 2022 Delivery Report showcases the numerous capital programs and projects that advanced throughout the year to effectively manage and maintain roads, facilities, parks and more. The portfolio pushed forward with all opportunities to build, revitalize and enhance municipal infrastructure, so residents can continue to access world-class amenities and receive high-quality public services for years to come.”

Highlights from the 2022 report are as follows: 

• The city invested $73.32 million in state of good repair projects and $92.34 million in growth-related projects, for a total of $165.66 million in expenditures. The State of Good Repair Program reviews the condition of the city’s current infrastructure assets, whereas the Growth-Related Program delivers new infrastructure to support growth, including community facilities and road infrastructure.
• An investment of $38.8 million across 104 projects was made to the city’s road and bridge network. Projects include the Bass Pro Mills Drive Extension Environmental Assessment, the Canada Drive-America Avenue Bridge, the Kirby Road extension and widening projects, the Woodbridge Avenue Improvements and Streetscape Project, and more.
• An investment of $44.49 million across 49 projects was made to the city’s water, wastewater and stormwater network. Projects include the Black Creek Renewal Environmental Assessment, the Keele Street watermain replacement, Old Maple Area improvements, stormwater management pond improvements, and more.
• An investment of $47.94 million across 90 projects was made to the city’s facilities assets. Projects include the new Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park, renovating Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, various facility improvements to Al Palladini, Dufferin Clark, North Thornhill and Vellore Village community centres and others, the new Fire Station 7-12, the new Service Vaughan service counter at City Hall, the LED Streetlight Retrofit Program, and more.
• An investment of $39.45 million across 96 projects was made to the city’s parks and open spaces assets. Projects include the Bartley Smith Greenway Trail Feasibility Study, the redevelopment of Glen Shields Park, Phase 2 of North Maple Regional Park, the new Martin Tavares Park, adding off-leash dog parks and pickleball courts throughout the community, and more.
• Finally, an investment of $11.34 million across 24 projects was made to the city’s active transportation network. Projects include the Jane Street Uptown Link, the Vaughan Super Trail, Courtland Avenue multi-use pathway, the cycling tracks along New Westminster Drive, Atkinson Avenue and Hilda Street, and more.

Vaughan’s Infrastructure Development portfolio continues to develop long-range infrastructure planning studies to support future growth. Projects include the Bass Pro Mills Drive Extension Environmental Assessment, the Integrated Urban Water Plan, micromobility studies, the Promenade Centre Secondary Plan, the Rutherford and Maple GO Mobility On-Request pilot, the Teston Road Environmental Assessment, the 2023 Vaughan Transportation Plan, and more.

The complete Infrastructure Development 2022 Delivery Report is available on the city’s website.