A series of provincial critical water infrastructure funding announcements in the Quinte and surrounding region continued on Friday, this time with an over $16 million investment in Quinte West.
The announcement was made by Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp at council chambers at Quinte West City Hall.
A total of $16,475,000 from the Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) of the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program will go towards the Trenton Zone 1 Mount Pelion Booster Station replacement and elevated storage tank project.
“Quinte West previously received $11.07 million in funding through the municipal housing infrastructure program, core services stream to urbanize Old Highway 2 and 2nd Dug Hill Road,” Allsopp said in his announcement.
“I was proud to bring that news in one of my first announcements as Bay of Quinte MPP, and I’m excited to say that today’s news surpasses that as the largest single provincial infrastructure investment in the City of Quinte West.”
Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp making the announcement of provincial critical water infrastructure funding coming to the City of Quinte West. January 23, 2026. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)
Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison welcomed the funding news.
“Water is essential to each and every one of us, not just water, quality water, and that’s what we’re producing, and that’s that’s what we have,” Mayor Harrison said to the crowd at council chambers.
He thanked the province for recognizing the achievements in Quinte West, noting that the city will always welcome new funding.
“As Tyler knows here, when it gets all done, there’s only five words he has to remember, Quinte West is the best,” Mayor Harrison joked.
“Thank you very much, and as soon as you get cheques, let us know. I’ll even drive to Toronto to pick them up.”
Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison welcoming the news of critical water infrastructure funding coming to the municipality. January 23, 2026. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)
Director of Public Works for the City of Quinte West, Matt Tracey, spoke about the upgrades coming from the funding.
He says that the project will replace an end to life pumping station that provides water to the West End Trenton pressure zone.
Tracey also noted for the elevated storage tank, it would significantly increase water storage capacity for the entire Trenton water system.
“Together, these upgrades will address current capacity challenges and strengthen the long term reliability and resilience of our water system,” Tracey explained.
“Once complete, the new elevated water storage tank and booster pump station will significantly enhance the water distribution system and storage capacity supporting both the current needs and future development.”
According to a release from the province, some 14,000 homes will be maintained through the upgraded infrastructure.
The news of this round of funding comes after critical water infrastructure funding announcements in Napanee and Stirling Wednesday and Thursday.
Funding from the HSWS is part of a $4 billion investment into the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program.
