Mississauga’s infrastructure remains in fair to good condition but more investment is needed

Infrastructure includes the physical assets that support daily life in Mississauga. These assets help people get around safely, support emergency response, keep public spaces usable and help the City grow. Infrastructure around the city like roads, parks, community centres, libraries, stormwater systems and other assets are generally in fair to good shape, according to the City’s 2026 Corporate Asset Management (CAM) Plan. Maintaining infrastructure matters because when it is in a state of good repair, services are more reliable, the community is safer and future repair costs are easier to manage.

The plan, approved by Council, shows the City is managing $19.8 billion in infrastructure that supports daily life across Mississauga, while also identifying a
$118.4 million average annual funding gap over the next 10 years.

The funding gap or shortfall shows that the City needs to keep investing so small problems don’t become bigger, more expensive problems later. The City will require ongoing investment as Mississauga grows, assets age and construction costs rise.

Understanding how City assets are performing helps Council make informed decisions about what to maintain, repair and replace, and how to fund this work. Provincial regulations require municipalities to develop a detailed asset management plan for the assets they own and manage, along with identifying service level targets. The CAM Plan is a strategic, financial document that is updated each year. It outlines progress made and areas for improvement.

With more people calling Mississauga home, assets like community centres, transit hubs, roads and libraries are being well used. Reviewing the plan every year helps Mississauga stay ahead of maintenance needs. This also helps the City qualify for infrastructure funding and grants from higher levels of government.

Across 11 service areas, most assets are in fair to good condition. Overall, the City has met all provincial requirements for its asset management plans and continues to make strong progress. This includes continuous improvement, stronger systems to manage assets, review their condition and plan for future needs.

The 2026 CAM plan showed:

The City is also working through challenges, including limited funding, complex projects and the need for better, more consistent data. Growth and inflation add to the pressure.

To respond, staff are improving how they collect and use data. They are also working more closely across teams to plan and prioritize work.

Provincial and federal governments have many revenue sources, including payroll and sales taxes and other revenue streams. Cities like Mississauga have fewer options – mainly property taxes, limited fees and charges or issuing debt.

Infrastructure is funded through three key sources: property taxes, fees collected from developers and grants from other levels of government.

Addressing the gap

The Capital Infrastructure & Debt Repayment Levy is built into the property tax bill. Funds from this levy help maintain and replace infrastructure, but they only cover part of the need.

Despite these funding sources, the City faces an infrastructure gap of $118.4 million, on average annually, over the next decade. This gap or shortfall is the difference between the budget needed to keep infrastructure in a state of good repair and the actual funding that is available.

The City must continue balancing infrastructure needs while managing rising costs and mitigating risks effectively.

Quotes

“Residents and businesses rely on City infrastructure every day, whether they are driving to work, visiting a community centre, taking transit or enjoying a local park. Our plan shows that Mississauga’s assets are generally in good shape. It also makes clear that continued investment is needed to keep services reliable, manage aging infrastructure, avoid more costly repairs in the future, and support the growth of our city.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“Maintaining local infrastructure in a state of good repair is a key part of the City’s business planning and budget process. Through consistent and responsible financial decisions, the City’s assets are overall in good shape. As Mississauga grows, infrastructure will age and timely investments will be needed to address our long-term gap.” – Marisa Chiu, Commissioner, Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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