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HOSTED BY
STATE OF THE UNION
The Future of Infrastructure in Durham Region
This session will focus on the approval of Envision Durham in context with a current slow market, but with eyes to the future when the market turns around.
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Envision Durham has been approved by the province and this official plan lays out the plans to develop and build over the next few decades. This plan has also given the Region of Durham the outline for what infrastructure will be needed to facilitate this development.
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Planning for the future - learn what plans does the Region, Hydro One and Enbridge have in place to meet the upcoming demand of infrastructure.
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Learning from the past - what have we learned from past mistakes and how can we do better going forward?
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Developer assistance - learn what the industry can do to help move infrastructure plans forward.
SPEAKER
Nathaniel Andres
Region of Durham
Nathaniel Andres is a Project Engineer with the Regional Municipality of Durham, specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure planning. With over 15 years of experience in municipal engineering, Nathaniel leads projects that shape the region’s long-term growth, including Class Environmental Assessments, master plans, and strategies to improve system efficiency and resilience. Prior to joining the Region in 2017, he spent nearly a decade managing complex infrastructure projects at R.V. Anderson Associates. Nathaniel is passionate about sustainable development and ensuring that critical services keep pace with Durham’s expanding communities.
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Mark Prociw
Enbridge
Mark Prociw is Manager of Mass Market Business Strategy at Enbridge Gas, where he leads strategic planning for residential markets and oversees initiatives that support customer growth and sustainability. With extensive experience in energy sales and account management, Mark has held key leadership roles driving innovation and collaboration across marketing, regulatory, and service teams. He is deeply committed to advancing clean energy solutions, including renewable natural gas and hydrogen, and works to align Enbridge’s offerings with Canada’s evolving energy landscape. Through his leadership, Mark helps shape the future of energy infrastructure, ensuring communities have access to reliable and sustainable solutions.
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Charlotte Pattee
Fieldgate
Charlotte Pattee is the development manager at Fieldgate Properties Limited. As a Professional Engineer, Charlotte has worked in both the private and municipal sectors. Prior to joining the team at Fieldgate, Charlotte was an Development Approvals Engineer for the Region of Durham.