Ontario Sewer & Watermain Construction Association
@OSWCA1971
The OSWCA represents over 800 member companies and workers who build water, wastewater, roads, bridges and tunnelling infrastructure across Ontario.
Ontario's construction industry is paralyzed by economic uncertainty, government red-tape and bureaucracy. We need to build the critical infrastructure our communities rely on to keep Ontario’s skilled workforce on the job and move our economy forward. torontosun.com/opinion/column…
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For a province known for two seasons, winter and construction, Ontario has seen a rabid decline in projects bring put on the market and a rise in companies having to lay off their work force. This is not okay. Ontario needs to do better. Stephanie Bellotto of OSWCA talks…
We agree. While municipalities continue to collect development charges and other fees, we have seen a sharp decline in tendered projects over the last 18 months. Municipalities should be spending these funds towards critical infrastructure projects and keep people working.…
The @on1call Strategic Advisory Committee, co-chaired by OSWCA Executive Director Patrick McManus, held a meeting yesterday along with industry leaders to discuss the future of underground infrastructure in Ontario - exploring growth strategies and the critical role of digital…
Municipalities continue to collect water rates, development charges, & other fees meant to fund infrastructure — yet year after year, project tenders are declining & capital budgets aren’t being fully spent. Further worsening the infrastructure deficit. cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…
Nothing gets built without the underground infrastructure to support it. Our members were pleased to host Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, @KingaSurmaMPP for an important discussion on solutions to support Ontario’s infrastructure sector and project acceleration. Our…
🚨A Big Win for Ontario’s Construction Industry 🚧 Today’s announcement by Minister @DavidPiccini ahead of his 7th Working for Workers Bill, marks a major step forward in ensuring ISO 45001 and COR® 2020 are treated as equivalent for public infrastructure projects that require…
Ontario’s Construction & Engineering Associations Applaud New Legislation to Build Faster and Smarter 🏗️📑 We welcome the @ONgov’s introduction of the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 — a critical step toward harmonizing municipal road building standards…
OSWCA welcomes Minister @RobFlackEML and the Ontario government’s announcement this morning to help get new homes and municipal infrastructure projects built faster, as well as an additional $400 million in immediate funding through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF)…
🚧 Member Spotlight: Building North America’s First and Largest EV Battery Plant! 🔋 🚘 Last year, five OSWCA member companies kicked off construction for the Volkswagen Group EV battery plant—right here in St. Thomas, Ontario! Amico Affiliates, J-AAR, Blue-Con Construction,…
Red tape and extensive approvals processes have historically slowed down the construction process and delay getting critical infrastructure projects built. The proposed changes by the Ontario government strikes the right balance on protecting the environment, while also…
With so few projects being tendered so far this spring, we are already on the verge of losing the construction season and our skilled workforce. In the Toronto Sun, OSWCA's Stephanie Bellotto breaks down how economic uncertainty, red-tape and delayed tenders are paralyzing the…
“There are many fairer, less expensive, and more direct revenue streams than development charges. For example, water infrastructure can be paid for by creating municipal service corporations.”
Congestion is costing Ontario billions. The 2024 Infrastructure Report highlights two key projects: Highway 413: Cuts commutes by 30 minutes, adding $350M to GDP Bradford Bypass: Saves 35 minutes, supports thousands of jobs Learn more. Full report: shorturl.at/HlYzb
Trump's #tariffs are now in effect and construction costs will increase. Contractors should review their existing and future contracts to determine if any relief can be provided. @GTSWCA canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/assoc…
Our 2024 Infrastructure Report, developed in partnership with @_RCCAO and @OSWCA1971 is here! Read about congestion, workforce shortages, procurement, and regulatory modernization, outlining real solutions to these challenges. Report: shorturl.at/HlYzb
Read about the OSWCA's priorities for the next Ontario government: ✅ Continued investments in infrastructure ✅ Expand funding eligibility requirements for municipal projects ✅ Establish a provincial rate-setting authority for water and wastewater canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/gover……
Careers in construction - chk this out! ontariowatercareers.com @OSWCA1971 @GTSWCA
Your @DCN_Canada Election Wish List Part Two: ‘Construction Expeditors,’ infrastructure investment top these wish lists. @OGCA_GR @_RCCAO @OSWCA1971 tinyurl.com/yeamdsf5