Town receives $18 million in Provincial funding

The Town of Saugeen Shores is pleased to acknowledge and thank the Province of Ontario following yesterday’s announcement of a $17,976,250 in funding for upgrades to the Southampton Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). This funding has been awarded to Saugeen Shores through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), a stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP).  

"We are deeply grateful for this substantial investment from the Province of Ontario," said Mayor Luke Charbonneau. "These upgrades to our wastewater infrastructure are a vital step in building a vibrant future for our community, ensuring that Saugeen Shores can continue to welcome sustainable growth." 

The Southampton WPCP treats wastewater to meet Provincial standards prior to discharge to the Saugeen River. Upgrades to the plant include a new headworks and pumping station, and flow equalization tank, enabling the construction of up to 1,634 new homes in the community.  

The HEWSF is part of Ontario’s broader strategy to unlock housing potential by investing in essential infrastructure, and this contribution marks a significant step forward in supporting growth and sustainability in Saugeen Shores. 

For more information on this announcement, read the release on Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson’s website. 

The upgrade and expansion of the Southampton Water Pollution Control Plant is a Major Initiative for the Operations Department (pg. 80) in the 2025 Saugeen Shores Business Plan.