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Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) welcomes The Hon. Peter Dutton MP's pledge that a Coalition Government would invest in "shovel-ready infrastructure" – including water, power, sewage, and access roads – to boost housing development.   This announcement aligns with RCV’s ongoing calls for greater support for local government to unlock much-needed housing supply across regional Victoria. 🏠   We’ve got the space to grow, and with direct support for enabling infrastructure – such as new water pipes or bigger sewage plants – we can make it quicker, easier, and cheaper for people to build their home in regional Victoria. 🤝

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has submitted its response to the Scottish Government's discussion paper on introducing an Infrastructure Levy for Scotland. Key points include: • Support for the levy's potential to fund strategic infrastructure • Emphasis on the need for a clear purpose distinct from existing funding mechanisms • Call for the levy to be administered at a strategic regional scale • Concerns about implementation without adequate strategic planning frameworks • Recommendations for exemptions, enforcement, and monitoring RTPI Scotland stresses the importance of addressing broader principles before finalizing levy details, including its place in the overall infrastructure funding landscape and integration with current planning practices. For a comprehensive analysis of the proposed Infrastructure Levy and RTPI Scotland's recommendations, read the full response here: https://ow.ly/Er7Q50TPFcw #ScottishPlanning #InfrastructureLevy #UrbanDevelopment

The recent failure of a critical water transmission line in Calgary, which severely impacted the city’s reservoir supply and water distribution, has underscored the urgent need for sustained government funding to address Canada’s deteriorating municipal infrastructure. Join Water Canada and ReNew Canada as this panel of experts discuss the lessons learned from Calgary’s crisis and explore how the industry can drive solutions to strengthen infrastructure across the country. 📅 September 19 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gdS3CB

Discover the potential of buying vacant land in Canada. Learn about zoning, environmental assessments, utilities, financing, and professional guidance in our latest blog - up now! 🪧 🖨️ https://rem.ax/3zXa4Es

Ontario is helping build up to 107,000 new homes across the province through an investment of $325 million in critical water infrastructure projects. Funding is being delivered through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which helps to build, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/eYyq5SS7

Yet more evidence, in today's Belfast Telegraph, of the immense damage our overstretched water infrastructure is having on housing provision and communities across Northern Ireland - with a £400m housing development blocked in Derry. https://lnkd.in/e-VQqxT2 In Deep Water, the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland plan to fix our water infrastructure, calls for a new model funding, specifically mutualisation, which would allow NI Water to borrow against its asset base and begin creating long-term investment plans. Guided with strategic advice from a new Infrastructure Commission, this model would deliver the water investment that our communities, economy and environment have been crying out for.

There are hundreds of millions of dollars in federal and provincial grants going to natural infrastructure projects in Canada every year. Here's a breakdown of the funding landscape with a specific focus on the Prairies.

Texas' recent growth in several key economic areas is due to successful state and local water infrastructure investments. Water is one of the key initiatives of CCBA. Take a look at Texas 2036's latest report "Foundation for Economic Growth: Assessing Texas' Water Infrastructure Needs" to learn more about how the state can invest in our water future. https://lnkd.in/gcd4bAwP

Statement on the Province of Alberta’s Green Line proposal:   City Council must prioritize what’s best for all Calgarians, and the revised Green Line plan warrants thoughtful evaluation and serious consideration. The cost of tunnelling was always a huge financial concern with this project, but the move to above ground tracks and adjusting the route will significantly decrease overall costs by approximately $1.8 billion, allowing more people to be served. The elevated tracks already in place on the Blue Line through the Sunalta area seem to have been a good solution on that line.   While further clarity and analysis is needed on the long-term financial ramifications of the project, reliable transit access is essential for our growing city and its residents. This project has the potential to significantly improve connectivity, especially for those in SE Calgary.

The City of Nelson, Halifax Regional Municipality, and EPCOR are leading the way in Canada when it comes to innovative approaches to natural infrastructure—benefiting their municipalities, the environment, and providing economic advantages.   Regardless of size, municipalities can develop solutions and successfully work with nature to meet infrastructure needs. The way to the solutions may vary, but these jurisdictions provide multiple examples of models for other cities, showcasing effective policy changes in different administrative, jurisdictional, and geographic settings.   Authors: Ashley Rawluk | Josée Méthot | Natural Infrastructure on the Canadian Prairies   📖 https://lnkd.in/gqXZ_J9N