Welcome to the March edition of Halton Highlights. This is the latest news on the projects and programs happening in Halton that help us live well, grow responsibly and thrive together.
Servicing Growth: Oakville Water Treatment Plant expansion to service over 9000 new homes
$20.8 million in Provincial funding will allow us to expand Oakville Water Treatment Plant's capacity to boost water production for 25,000 homes and service over 9,000 new homes. Construction starts this spring.
Read the Chair's Corner for more information.
Aerial view of Oakville Water Treatment Plant.
The Cost of Food: Strengthening food security with our community partners
Our Public Health team recently reported that it costs $290.57 per week to feed a family of four with healthy, fresh food.
We are doing everything we can to ensure everyone has access to nutritious food. Organizations like FeedHalton are doing just that, and we are proud to work alongside them.
Learn how we’re helping families and supporting local programs (PDF file).
Chair Carr and members of Regional Council celebrate the official opening of FeedHalton’s new Central Food Distribution Warehouse with Milton MP Adam van Koeverden and Robin Bailey, Executive Director of FeedHalton.
Celebrating Women in Action at Halton!
We have an incredible team of women at Halton working on the front line and behind the scenes providing critical services. From clean drinking water, to Paramedic services and housing supports, they do it all!
Check out the new Halton Highlights blog and @regionofhalton on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn the week of March 3 to watch video profiles of some of the amazing women working at Halton as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025.
Reduce Flood Risk: It's never too early to protect your basement from flooding
As the snow starts to melt, take easy steps to prevent basement flooding:
- Move snow away from your home
- Clear downspouts and eavestroughs
- Check your sub pump
- Inspect your foundation and floor slab
- Keep storm drains clear
- Protect valuables
- Monitor weather
Learn about our Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program.
About Halton
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 650,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and infrastructure planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.
Learn more about the Region’s Programs and Services