City Council has approved the 2026 water and wastewater budget with an annual increase of 5.53%. This increase follows the City’s 10-year financial plan, including a 1% capital levy to help fund necessary water and wastewater capital projects. For an average five-room home, this represents an increase of $27 for water, $40 for wastewater, and a $15.61 capital levy contribution, for a total increase of $82.61 for municipal services. Each month, the same five-room household will pay approximately $6.88 more on their utility bill compared to last year.
In 2026, the City has budgeted approximately $8.1 million net expenditures for capital water and wastewater projects after all deductions. Included in the approved budget is the two-year Tisdale Reservoir replacement project, subdivision development phased over the next three years, and the Bob’s Lake Lagoon diversion and system upgrades. Underground water and wastewater infrastructure will also be replaced along Segment 9 of the Connecting Link from Brunette Rd. to Hwy. 655, and Segment 13 from Crawford St. to the Porcupine River Bridge.
The City’s water infrastructure plans ensure that essential services can meet future population and capacity demands. These investments help maintain and improve system reliability, address aging infrastructure, and prepare for forecasted development. Currently, the City manages approximately 220 km of watermains and 181 km of sanitary sewer mains.
The full long-term financial plan for water and wastewater available on the City of Timmins website under Our Services > Water and Sewer.