Winnipeg’s mayor and some city councillors are proposing to freeze water and sewer rates in 2027 using higher-than-expected revenues from 2025.
Councillors Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan) and Ross Eadie (Mynarski) , with the support of Mayor Scott Gillingham, will bring a motion to executive policy committee on April 21 outlining how to allocate the 2025 water and sewer surplus.
The motion seeks to freeze water and sewer rates in 2027 — replacing a previously approved 4.2 percent increase — contingent on receiving one-third federal and one-third provincial funding for Phase 3 of the North End Water Pollution Control Centre, at a cost of $15 million.
“Winnipeggers are feeling the pressure of rising costs, and when we have an opportunity to keep services more affordable, we should take it,” said Gillingham, in a release.
“This plan does that in a responsible way. It helps keep rates stable, supports people who need it most, and continues progress on one of the most important infrastructure projects in our city.”
