Canada Community-Building Fund

The Canada Community-Building Fund provides municipalities with a permanent, predictable and indexed source of long-term funding, enabling construction and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. It offers local communities the flexibility to make strategic investments in essential infrastructure across 19 different project categories, including roads and bridges, wastewater infrastructure and recreational facilities. The fund promotes investments in increased productivity and economic growth, a clean environment, and strong cities and communities.

As a recipient of the Canada Community-Building Fund, the City of Oshawa completes a Housing Needs Assessment to make informed decisions at the local and community levels.

Read the Housing Needs Assessment

Here are projects currently underway in the City of Oshawa, made possible by C.C.B.F. Visit our Budget page to learn more.

Investing in Infrastructure

Capacity Building

Chiller Replacement Design - Consolidated Operations Depot - $100K (2025)

Design for replacement of existing Chiller and Air Handling Unit with new, energy efficient equipment.

Benefits statement: Strengthen municipal capacity for long-term planning.

Changeroom/Washroom modification - Fire Hall #2 $2.9M (2025)

Retrofit modifications to washrooms and changerooms at Fire Hall #2 to support current operational and workforce needs.

Benefits statement: Strengthen municipal capacity for long-term planning.

City Hall Garage HVAC Design $50K (2025)

Design of replacement Air Handling Unit and Exhaust System

Benefits statement: Strengthen municipal capacity for long-term planning.

Retrofit of H.V.A.C. system - Fire Hall 2 $1.5M (2024)

Replace existing H.V.A.C. system with new, energy efficient equipment.

Benefits statement: Strengthen municipal capacity for long-term planning.

Active Transportation

Cycling network expansion $195K (2021); $100K (2024)

Reconstruct 2,120 metres of cycling lanes and trails.

Benefits statement: Safer and more flexible transportation options.

Sidewalk replacements $500K (2024)

To remove and replace sidewalk slabs throughout the City as identified through annual inspections.

Benefits statement: Safer and more flexible transportation options.

Sidewalk replacement - Farewell Street $163K (2022)

Construct a new multi-use path and a new east-west waterfront trail link.

Benefits statement: Safer and more flexible transportation options.

Local Roads and Bridges

Resurfacing and rehabilitation of multiple streets $929K (2022); $1.8M (2023); $1.8M (2024)

Sustain the current level of service and protect the City's road infrastructure from premature deterioration and extend its useful life.

Benefits statement: Safer and more efficient roads and bridges.

Pedestrian structure designs and replacements $1.55M (2021 / 2023)

Replace pedestrian structures as a proactive measure to protect infrastructure from erosion and environmental impairment.

Benefits statement: Safer and more efficient roads and bridges.

Pedestrian structure replacements - Baker Park $85K (2024)

Replacement of existing structure to address safety concerns.

Benefits statement: Safer and more efficient roads and bridges.

Investing in Social Infrastructure

Recreation

Rotary Pool redevelopment $4.8M (2021)

Redevelopment of the outdoor pool to provide a safe, inclusive space for residents to enjoy.

Benefits statement: Investments in recreational facilities or networks.

Conant Park redevelopment $415K (2024)

Replacement of the existing playground equipment, safety surfacing, and improvement to the pathway to comply with A.O.D.A. standards

Benefits statement: Investments in recreational facilities or networks.

Investing in Green Infrastructure

Community energy systems

Energy assessment program $150K (2024)

Complete annual energy audits for City facilities.

Benefits statement: Investments that generate energy or increase energy efficiency.

Infrastructure condition monitoring $260K (2024)

Collect data on City infrastructure through inspections and prepare reports on condition for assets such as structures, roads and storm sewers.

Benefits statement: Investments that generate energy or increase energy efficiency.