Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station

$3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream

Cobourg, ON (November 12, 2025) – The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services Inc. (LUSI) are pleased to announce the completion of the D’Arcy Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping station located at 700 D'Arcy Street.

Town of Cobourg senior leadership and Council, along with LUSI directors and staff, were joined by MPP David Piccini for Northumberland-Peterborough South to mark the occasion. The Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station are located just southeast of the Cobourg Community Centre (CCC) at 700 D’Arcy Street.

The 5,000 m³ facility represents a forward-thinking approach to efficient service delivery and sustainable community development. Uniquely conceived and constructed, the structure incorporates a three-pump booster station on the first floor of the tank while being fully capable of independent operation from the tank itself. The second-floor houses electrical, chemical and support amenities, while the third floor provides a dedicated space and specialized infrastructure for telecommunications providers. By uniting these essential functions within a single, secure and purpose-built facility, this project demonstrates exceptional ingenuity, cost efficiency and long-term value for our community.

The facility incorporates a decorative lighting system. This option will allow the CCC to uniquely illuminate the tank and memorably celebrate occasions for years to come.

About the Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station Project
In May 2022, Lakefront Utility Services Inc. initiated a study to address capacity limitations in the Town of Cobourg’s drinking water system. The goal of the study was to identify the preferred location for a new Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station. The need for this project was documented in the Town of Cobourg’s Drinking Water System Master Plan, completed in 2021.

Various potential locations were identified for the new Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station. Each location was evaluated based on its impact on the natural environment, social/cultural impacts, technical merits and financial cost. The preferred site was identified as 700 D’Arcy Street, southeast of the CCC.

The Cobourg Drinking Water System (DWS) is owned by the Town of Cobourg and operated by Lakefront Utility Services Inc. The Cobourg DWS draws its water from Lake Ontario, supplying drinking water to the Town of Cobourg and some areas of Hamilton Township. As identified in the Cobourg DWS Master Plan completed in 2021, a solution was required to address storage capacity constraints in Zone 1 of the Town of Cobourg’s distribution system and pumping capacity limitations in Zone 2. The critical new infrastructure adds to the reliability and safety of Cobourg’s existing water distribution system for future generations and supports continued growth and new development in the community.

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
The Government of Canada has committed over $1.9 million and the Government of Ontario has committed over $1.6 million in funding towards this project through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream. The program provides long-term, stable funding to help communities reduce air and water pollution, provide clean water, increase resilience to climate change and create a clean-growth economy. The program also aims to build strong, dynamic, and inclusive communities to ensure Canadian families have access to modern, reliable services that improve their quality of life.

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“The Government of Canada is proud to have supported the Town of Cobourg’s new Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station. This is an example of how strategic investments in green infrastructure can strengthen communities, improve public services, and support sustainable growth. This project will help ensure reliable access to clean drinking water for residents of Cobourg today and for generations to come.”
– The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

“Our government is proud to support local infrastructure projects that will lay the foundation for strong, resilient communities and make a real difference in people’s lives. The Town of Cobourg’s new Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station is part of the most ambitious capital plan in Ontario’s history, with investments of more than $200 billion over the next decade to build and expand infrastructure that will help keep workers on the job and support economic growth.”
– Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Acting Minister of Infrastructure

“The completion of the Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station marks a major milestone for Cobourg’s growth and development. This project strengthens the reliability and safety of our drinking water system while supporting the continued growth and prosperity of our community. I would like to thank our partners at Lakefront Utilities, as well as our federal and provincial governments, for their collaboration and support in making this project a reality. The Town of Cobourg takes great pride in the professionalism of its municipal and Lakefront Utilities staff, whose commitment ensures that our major infrastructure projects are completed on time and within budget.” 
- Mayor Lucas Cleveland, Town of Cobourg

“The successful completion of this elevated water tank and booster pumping station is a testament to our commitment to innovation and sustainable infrastructure at Lakefront Utility Services Inc. This project not only enhances the reliability and safety of water services for the Town of Cobourg for generations to come but also sets a new benchmark for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in water management across Canada. We are proud to be a partner and the water operator for the Town of Cobourg, and to have received support from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, to deliver this critical infrastructure that will support our community's continued growth and prosperity."
- Dereck Paul, President & CEO, Lakefront Utility Services Inc. (“LUSI”)

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