Milton, Ontario, November 18, 2011 – Commuters, residents and visitors will benefit from increased safety and improved traffic flow throughout Milton thanks to the reconstruction of Tremaine Road.
This major infrastructure project included widening Tremaine Road–between Derry Road and Main Street–from two lanes to four lanes, resurfacing Derry Road from Appleby Line to Tremaine Road, and adding new watermains to both Tremaine Road and Main Street.
"The reconstruction of Tremaine Road is yet another example of the benefits Milton has seen through Canada's Economic Action Plan," said the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Halton. "Our Government was able to work with the municipality to fulfill another priority, while creating local jobs and boosting the economy."
"Our government is making targeted infrastructure investments to stimulate the economy, strengthen and support our communities," said Kevin Flynn, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville. "We are proud to have contributed to this priority project, which created up to 170 jobs during construction and will help improve the efficiency of the Region's transportation network."
"Making sure the right infrastructure is in the right place at the right time is critically important to Halton Regional Council and our community," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. "Thanks to the patience of residents during construction and working together with our funding partners, we're able to Build a Better Halton, making Halton an even better place to live, work, raise a family and retire."
The governments of Canada and Ontario are each contributing up to $5.3 million towards the eligible project costs. The Regional Municipality of Halton has contributed the balance of the total project cost of $16 million.
Federal support for this project comes from the Government of Canada's Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, which resulted in over 4,100 infrastructure projects across the country.
This project supports Building Together, Ontario's long-term infrastructure plan to repair, rebuild and renew the province's roads and highways, bridges, public transit, schools and postsecondary institutions, hospitals and courthouses. Since 2003, the Government of Ontario has created and supported 600,000 jobs and invested $62 billion in infrastructure. Through Building Together, Ontario will continue to make significant investments in public infrastructure, starting with an investment of more than $35 billion over the next three years.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 500,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; regional roads and planning; emergency medical services; waste management; public health; Ontario Works (formerly social assistance); children's and seniors' services; social/non-profit housing; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development.
For additional information about investments in infrastructure, visit www.infrastructure.gc.ca.
For further information about Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
To download a short broadcast-quality video highlighting a few of the many successful infrastructure projects across Canada, visit infrastructure.gc.ca/video/video-eng.html.
For more information on how Ontario is revitalizing its infrastructure, visit ontario.ca/infrastructure.
Contacts:
Pierre Floréa
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
613-991-0700
Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
416-327-7226
Heather Burnett
Communications Specialist
Halton Region
905-825-6000, ext. 7763
1-866-442-5866
Infrastructure Canada
613-948-1148
Or toll-free 1-877-250-7154
