What's happening now
The projects and initiatives underway right now for Uxbridge - and where they stand.
Uxbridge Hospital Redevelopment
Early works construction on the new Uxbridge Campus of Care began in June 2025. The approximately 125,000 square-foot new hospital will feature 30+ beds, an expanded emergency department, diagnostics, and ambulatory care. Full construction of a 192-bed long-term care home plus 50 transitional hospital beds is now in progress.
Record Police Presence
With a third officer already assigned to Uxbridge Township, and seven new officers in training for North Durham, police presence has reached record levels.
Affordable Housing: Kindred Works
Durham Region committed $2.75 million toward 25 affordable units in the Kindred Works project - 105 new rental homes on the Trinity United Church property on Main Street. The Region has now committed an additional $1.95 million, raising the total to $4.7 million. Kindred Works is optimistic the Federal funding from the Build Canada Homes program will be received and construction will proceed in late ’26–early ’27.
Transit Expansion
Transit ridership was up 24% in 2025. Route 605 now connects south Uxbridge shopping areas by bus for the first time. On-demand transit continues to expand across the township, including the hamlets, with additional vehicles reducing wait times. Monthly ridership tracking holds DRT management accountable.
“Envisioning Our Uxbridge” Official Plan Review
The most comprehensive Official Plan review in township history, launched October 2025. For the first time, Regional and Township plans are being combined into one community-focused document - shaping where housing goes, how we protect farmland and greenspace, and what infrastructure we invest in. This will guide how Uxbridge grows for the next generation.
Social Services: From Survey to Action
A community survey completed in early 2025 identified five priorities: housing affordability, food insecurity, mental health concerns, homelessness, and support for seniors. Every priority item now has an action plan. Housing affordability is being addressed through Regional funding of the Kindred Works project and increasing supply via downtown revitalization. Feed the Need Durham is now providing free food to Loaves & Fishes. Durham Region social services is fully supporting organizational changes and renewing funding to North House. A Provincial grant is pending to significantly expand services to Uxbridge seniors.