Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

58 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 in this area, presenting exciting opportunities. As the city plans for an expected 50,000 new residents over the next 15 years, Carter emphasizes, “The great thing about population growth, the great thing about being an economic success also means that we are going to have to spend a lot of money on infrastructure, not only on new but also on existing, to keep our city moving forward. We have to be on the leading edge, not on the falling edge, if we’re going to continue to have this kind of success.” Looking Ahead: A City on the Rise As Oshawa approaches its 100th anniversary, it stands to experience continued transformation. With this in mind, Carter highlights a bright future that includes rapid population growth, and a significant role in healthcare, leading research institutions, and excellence in government services. As a final thought, the mayor offers, “When you see the type of discussions and discoveries that are happening, and the bright minds that are bringing these ideas forward, we are really putting our city in a good position. In those areas, I think we’re going to lead in Canada.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Oshawa Public Utilities (OPUC) www.oshawapower.ca EnerFORGE is an award-winning driver of critical energy and infrastructure. We understand the growing role energy plays in the day-to-day lives of our customers. Through our focus on innovative and sustainable energy solutions, we connect communities, enable growth and development, and strive to improve quality of life for our customers.