Water to flow to first Kitchener projects through new allocation policy
Posted Jul 22, 2026 07:07:02 AM.
Last Updated Jul 22, 2026 01:09:50 PM.
The water is set to start flowing through a development in Kitchener.
The city has announced which projects will be first in line to get water through its new water allocation policy.
The policy was given the green light in June, following regional council’s decision to create a “bucket” system of water that local municipalities impacted by the water capacity issue, could dip into.
Waterloo and Cambridge have also discussed the city’s own water allocation policies.
As of today, Kitchener has been allocated 11.43 litres per second of municipal water servicing capacity for the third quarter of 2026.
With affordable and supportive housing top of mind, the city is moving forward with three key projects.
BUILD NOW on Holborn Court in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region, Reception House Wellington Street North, and the Fire Station 8 Housing Development, which includes nearly 300 below-market and market-rate rental units, as well as a new fire station.
“This allocation is about making sure available water capacity is directed to projects that deliver the greatest benefit to our community,” said Mayor Berry Vrbanovic.
“By prioritizing affordable housing, essential services and other strategic community investments, we’re addressing today’s needs while advancing the long-term vision of our new Official Plan.”
Staff are hopeful all of the city’s top priority projects can proceed with a goal of moving forward with housing projects for more than 7,100 people.
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