2026 Capital Budget Spotlight: SCADA Upgrades

2026 Capital Projects Spotlight: SCADA Upgrades

The Town of Aylmer is continuing to invest in critical infrastructure with planned upgrades to its SCADA system in 2026.

What is SCADA?

SCADA, which stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, is an important tool used to monitor and manage water and wastewater services.

This system works by collecting information from equipment such as pump stations and sending it to a central computer. It can alert staff right away if there is a problem and provides data that helps guide maintenance and system improvements. In simple terms, SCADA helps ensure that essential services continue to run safely and efficiently behind the scenes.

What Work Is Being Done?

The Town’s current SCADA system is outdated, and upgrades have been identified as a high priority for several years. Modernizing this system will improve response times, provide more reliable data, and support better long-term planning for infrastructure maintenance.

How Will This Project Be Funded?

Funding for the project will come from a combination of grant funding and water and wastewater reserves.

Investments like this help ensure Aylmer’s water and wastewater systems remain dependable for residents today and into the future.