Region of Queens offices. Photo: Evan Taylor.
The Region of Queens has approved a new five‑year, $54.3‑million capital investment plan, clearing the way for municipal staff to begin preparing tenders ahead of the spring construction season.
More than half of the spending — roughly $27 million — is budgeted for the upcoming fiscal year.
While extending water and sewer service to the Mount Pleasant area remains one of the most substantial projects in the plan, council also highlighted a number of other priorities that will shape the municipality’s infrastructure work over the next several years.
A portion of the 2026–27 budget is dedicated to projects that have carried over from previous years, including structural and accessibility upgrades along the pedestrian connection between Main Street and the Liverpool waterfront, as well as work at the Old Burial Ground.
Municipal staff say these projects are more complex than they may appear, requiring engineering and safety upgrades in addition to cosmetic improvements.
Council also committed funding to modernize key pieces of Liverpool’s water distribution network. Planned work includes upgrades along the Union Street and Mersey Avenue corridors and early‑stage preparations for a larger overhaul of the municipality’s main transmission line. To better understand the full scope and price of that work, council authorized the hiring of a consultant to map out cost estimates, timelines and staging options.
Staff expect that review to take several months to complete.
Another addition to this year’s plan is a $200,000 investment in dry hydrant improvements across Queens County.
These systems are essential for rural fire departments that rely on natural water sources when traditional hydrants aren’t available.
The new funding is intended to accelerate upgrades and improve reliability during emergency responses.
Council members noted that advancing the capital plan earlier in the year gives staff more time to issue tenders between January and April — a window they say can help secure more competitive pricing and avoid construction delays.
More details on the approved capital plan can be found on the Region of Queens website.
