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Project Descriptions
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Alberta
Banff National Park: Trans-Canada Highway Twinning Project, Phase IIIB (announced commitment of $50 million)
Upgrades to the Trans Canada Highway between the Icefields Parkway Interchange and east of Lake Louise. Priority is given to maximizing motorist safety, to bringing about environmental improvements and to resolving wildlife and traffic conflicts.
Calgary Ring Road (announced commitment of $75 million)
Forms the northwest quadrant of a larger ring road project around the City of Calgary, also known as Stoney Trail. It includes the construction of a limited access, four-lane highway beginning at Highway 1 in the west and ending at Highway 2 north.
Edmonton Ring Road (announced commitment of $75 million)
Contributes to the southeast quadrant of a larger ring road project around the City of Edmonton. The construction includes 4-laning the new road from Highway 216 to the north-south Highway 2 corridor.
Highway 63 Twinning (announced commitment of $150 million)
Construction of two additional lanes along the existing two-lane Highway 63 from the Highway 55 junction near Grassland, Alberta, to a point north of Mariana Lake – a total length of 146 kilometers along the existing highway corridor. The roadway improves access to Fort McMurray and supports more efficient movement of people and goods in the Wood Buffalo Region.
British Columbia
Canada Line (total commitment of $450 million)
A new rapid transit line, connecting the existing rapid transit lines and major east/west transit services, is creating a transit network to serve the region. The Richmond/Vancouver corridor is the primary north/south corridor in the Lower Mainland, home to one-third of the region's jobs and 20% of the population.
Kicking Horse Canyon Highway Improvement Project – Phase 2 (announced commitment of $62.5 million)
Realignment and construction of 5.8 km of the Trans-Canada Highway to a modern four-lane standard, and replacement of the Park (10 Mile) Bridge in the Kicking Horse Canyon.
Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (announced commitment of $222.5 million)
This is a major step to provide the extra space needed to keep Vancouver among the top convention destinations in the world. This expansion, combined with the project’s Coal Harbour location and increasing exposure as Canada and Vancouver prepare for the Olympic Games of 2010, further strengthens Vancouver’s reputation as a world-class convention destination.
Manitoba
The Northern Indigenous Community Satellite Network (announced commitment of $20.65 million)
See project description listed under Quebec.
Red River Floodway Expansion (announced commitment of $332.5 million)
Helps protect the citizens of Winnipeg and its surrounding areas from devastating floods in the Red River Valley.
Province of Manitoba: Manitoba Floodway Authority
Winnipeg Kenaston Underpass (announced commitment of $13 million)
The underpass is intended to eliminate potential collisions with trains and reduce time spent behind the wheel for commuters. The air should be cleaner, as the vehicle emissions caused by delays at the rail crossing are reduced.
Winnipeg Wastewater Treatment (announced commitment of up to $42 million) Improves drinking water and wastewater systems used by thousands of city residents.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Broadband (announced commitment of $16.5 million)
Increasing broadband service in rural areas of the province contributes to improved quality of life and social development, and increases the potential for innovation and economic development in most communities.
Saint John Harbour Clean-Up (announced commitment of $26.6 million)
Helps in the elimination of all raw sewage outfalls in Saint John. The clean up will result in long-term environmental benefits for Saint John, improve water quality within the harbour and the surrounding creeks and rivers, and have a positive impact on the region’s economy.
Twinning of Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2) (commitment of $200 million)
The Trans-Canada (Route 2) is the main highway linking Atlantic Canada to the rest of Canada and improves trade and tourism by providing better access to markets in central Canada and the United States. The twinning of the highway improves safety and reduces accidents on the route from Fredericton to the Quebec border.
Greater Moncton Area Bypass (announced commitment of $11.5 million)
Construction of urban bypasses in Moncton, Riverview and Dieppe to provide access-controlled alternative routes to existing heavily used and congested urban area streets, improving the efficiency and safety of the Greater Moncton Area municipal transportation network, and support transport-dependent businesses.
Marysville Bypass (announced commitment of $7 million)
Provides a safe alternative route for commercial truck traffic and is expected to reduce traffic congestion, enhance road and pedestrian safety in the Marysville community and provide better links to interprovincial and international trade corridors.
Woodstock – Houlton Highway 95 (announced commitment of $10 million)
The improvements at Woodstock allow for the direct connection of the Trans-Canada Highway to the key I-95 trade corridor in the United States. Additionally, at St. Stephen, the new crossing is intended to increase border efficiency and significantly ease congestion by taking international truck traffic out of the downtown area.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador: Broadband Access to Rural and Remote Schools & Communities (announced commitment of $5 million)
Expands high-speed broadband Internet access services to rural and remote schools and communities in the province.
Corner Brook Water Treatment Plant (announced commitment of $12 million)
Improves drinking water and wastewater systems used by the residents of Corner Brook.
Improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway (announced commitment of $24 million)
The Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) is Newfoundland’s primary highway, connecting Port Aux Basques in the west to St. John’s in the east and Argentia in the south. Port Aux Basques, the main year-round port, is the major entry point for passengers and goods to the island from the mainland.
St. John’s Harbour Clean-up (announced commitment of $31 million)
Helps prevent further pollution of the Harbour and provides for a world-class sewage system that is both economical and effective.
Torbay Bypass (announced commitment of $5 million)
Completes an integrated transportation network to link in communities north of St. John’s. Situated west of the Town of Torbay, the Torbay Bypass project consists of upgrading the existing two-lane Route 20 through the Town of Torbay, and providing an alternate route around the town. The bypass helps to support the continued growth of tourism, business investment, and economic development in the region.
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Broadband (National Satellite Initiative) (announced commitment of $7 million)
Helps to provide broadband access to more than 43,000 residents, 14,000 households, 2,531 institutions and 2,100 businesses in the NWT, as well as brings broadband coverage to northern Aboriginal communities in the NWT.
Corridors for Canada (investment of $65 million)
The national "Corridors for Canada" highway initiative in the Northwest Territories reconstructs highway segments on the Dempster Highway and the Slave Province Transportation Corridor, and constructs bridges on the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road.
Nova Scotia
Halifax Harbour Clean-up (announced commitment of $60 million)
Helps improve the sewage collection system through a new sewage treatment plant so that Halifax residents can benefit from improved wastewater treatment and quality of water. The project also results in the elimination of methane gas discharged into the atmosphere.
Highways 104 and 125 (announced commitment of up to $15 million)
Provides for twinning a 3.6 km section of Highway 104 from east of New Glasgow to east of Sutherlands River to become a four-lane divided highway from the New Brunswick border to Sutherlands River in Nova Scotia. In addition, the investment supports the twinning of a 5-km section of Highway 125 from Balls Creek to Sydney River, joining two existing four-lane segments at Balls Creek interchange and at Coxheath Road interchange at Sydney River.
Twinning Sections of Highways 101 and 104 (announced commitment of $30.5 million)
Supports the twinning of an 8-km section of Highway 104 between New Glasgow and Pine Tree Road. It also funds the twinning of two sections of Highway 101 between Falmouth and Avonport, and St.Croix and Wentworth Road. In addition, the project supports the construction of three new grade separations on Highway 101 at Exit 25 near Joggins, at Exit 32 near Hectanooga Road, and at Brooklyn Road, in Yarmouth.
Nunavut
Nunavut Broadband (National Satellite Initiative) (announced commitment of $7.8 million)
Provides high-speed broadband Internet access via satellite to communities located in the Far and Mid North, and in isolated or remote areas of Canada.
Nunavut Housing Infrastructure (announced commitment of $20 million)
Social housing is an important aspect in the overall health of a community. Adequate housing is critical to improving the quality of life in the far North. This investment in housing generates long-term benefits to each community – socially, economically, environmentally and culturally.
Water and Wastewater (announced commitment of up to $20 million)
Involves the construction or expansion of seven water and wastewater projects in Nunavut in Cape Dorset, Resolute Bay, Gjoa Haven, Kugaaruk, Kugluktuk, Qikiqtarjuaq and Rankin Inlet. The projects have been designed to relieve pressure on the existing infrastructure, ensure communities across Nunavut have access to clean and safe drinking water, and to help protect the environment.
Ontario
The Northern Indigenous Community Satellite Network (announced commitment of $20.65 million)
See project description listed under Quebec.
Brampton AcceleRide (announced commitment of $95 million)
The construction of a bus rapid transit (BRT) system along Brampton’s key transportation corridors links the downtown to the north and west areas of the city, as well as to the City of Mississauga and the Regional Municipality of York.
Sarnia and Brockville Wastewater Treatment Bundle (announced commitment of $40.4 million)
Sarnia: This infrastructure initiative aims to eliminate sewer overflow in the St. Clair River as well as improve the health and safety of the Sarnia community.
Brockville: The wastewater system improvements will improve the health of the Brockville community as well as reduce the impact of wastewater on aquatic life and the natural environment of the St-Lawrence River.
Canadian Opera Company (announced commitment of $25 million)
Sustains Toronto's cultural institutions, contributes to an improved quality of life and supports Toronto's position as a modern, world-class city. It also helps ensure that the Greater Toronto Area remains a magnet for tourism and investment.
Evergreen Brick Works (announced commitment of $20 million)
Evergreen Brick Works is a pioneering environmental community facility that explores how nature makes cities more liveable. The site includes a 16-hectare park with the Weston Quarry Garden, wetlands, hiking trails, wildflower meadows, and 15 heritage buildings, and is at the centre of Toronto's internationally unique ravines and green ways that total more than 27,000 acres.
GO Transit Network Improvements (announced commitment of $385 million)
Helps in increasing track capacity to accommodate additional train frequencies at peak hours, introduce all-day service to many municipalities, eliminate grade crossings, upgrade existing tracks, and introduce new services to more communities.
Hamilton Harbour Clean-Up (announced commitment of up to $35 million)
Wastewater treatment improvements will significantly reduce the amount of chlorine in wastewater effluent; help to reduce the number of combined sewer overflows into Hamilton Harbour during heavy rains; and improve the ability of Windermere Basin to remove sediment from wastewater treated at the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant and from Red Hill Creek.
Kingston Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades (announced commitment of $25 million)
Upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Plant aim to improve the capacity of the facility and the quality of wastewater. These improvements ensure a more effective removal of dissolved contaminants from the effluent. The project also helps in the further protection of the environment and public health.
Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) (announced commitment of $83 million)
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is a high-efficiency transit corridor running east-west across Mississauga, which provides local and inter-regional connections to communities along the Highway 403/Eglinton corridor between Oakville and the City of Toronto.
Niagara Convention and Civic Centre (announced commitment of $35 million)
Located in Niagara Falls, this project involves the construction of a facility with 100,000 square feet of exhibition space and 30,000 square feet of meeting space. The facility plans to attract approximately 500,000 visitors per year to the Niagara Region and create 1,000 person-years of employment annually. The project aims to be a model for environmental sustainability.
Niagara People Mover Project (announced commitment of $25 million)
Niagara Parks' 30 km bus loop runs from Table Rock at the Horseshoe Falls to Queenston Heights Park. By relieving traffic congestion around major tourist attractions, the upgraded People Mover System helps improve vehicle flow and makes Niagara Falls' popular tourist areas safer and more pedestrian friendly.
Strandherd Bridge (announced commitment of $35 million)
The construction of the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge, the widening of Earl Armstrong Road from River Road to Limebank Road, and the widening of Strandherd Road from Woodroffe Avenue to Prince of Wales Drive, support sustainable growth and encourage the use of public transportation in Canada’s National Capital Region.
Thunder Bay Wastewater Treatment Upgrades (announced commitment of $25 million)
Supports the completion of the Pollution Prevention and Control Plan and upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Plant, as well as improvements to the sewer collection system and sewage treatment process.
Toronto International Film Festival Group’s Festival Centre (announced commitment of up to $25 million)
Located in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district, on the northwest corner of King and John streets, the five-storey facility will house the Toronto International Film Festival Group activities, including five theatres, a film reference library, a gallery and exhibition space, and an education centre for all ages.
Toronto Soccer Stadium (announced commitment of $27 million)
Located at Exhibition Place in Toronto, this is Canada’s first soccer-specific stadium. With a capacity of 20,000, it is home to the Canadian National Soccer Team as well as the Toronto FC, Canada’s first Major League Soccer team. In the summer of 2007, it was the main venue for the FIFA Under-20 Men’s World Cup.
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) (announced commitment of $350 million)
Enhancements to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) system help to modernize and expand bus, streetcar and subway services in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) through the acquisition of new vehicles and through improvements such as dedicated transit rights-of-way, transit priority measures, and subway improvements. It also includes investments in new technologies to support the TTC’s transition to new, lower emission buses and the TTC’s participation in an integrated fare system for all GTA transit users.
York Region Transit Network Improvements (announced commitment of $50 million)
Provides convenient, reliable and fast public transit service for commuters. Key stations of the York Region Rapid Transit Plan, such as the Langstaff station, are designed as intermodal terminals, creating links to GO's rail network and the Toronto Transit Commission's subway network.
York Region Transit: VIVA Phase 2, Stage 1 (announced commitment of $85 million)
Enhancements include the construction of dedicated bus rapid transit systems along Yonge Street, from the Finch subway station to the Richmond Hill Centre, and along Highway 7, from the Markham Centre to Yonge Street.
Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown Harbour Waterfront Redevelopment (announced commitment of $4.5 million)
Contains the following individual components: berth repair and extension, upgrades to Charlottetown Marine Terminal to accommodate larger cruise ships; separation of cruise ship and industrial facilities; creation of a welcoming centre and event facility in the existing western shed; construction of a marina breakwater system; relocation of the visitor information centre with Founder's Hall; extension of Hillsboro and Prince streets to the waterfront; extension of the existing boardwalk (including seating, lighting, banners, interpretive signage); and the development of site parking and accompany landscaping.
Charlottetown Wastewater Treatment System Upgrade (announced commitment of $5.3 million)
Improvements to the wastewater treatment system servicing Charlottetown will ensure it meets modern standards. The upgrades represent a major advancement in protecting fish habitat and recreational use of Island waterways.
Sludge Management Strategy (announced commitment of $2.3 million)
Designed to protect PEI’s public health and the environment, this strategy will include a plan of action to ensure that all sludge, including septic tank and municipal treatment plant waste, are treated and stabilized to the highest standard before it is land applied.
Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2) Upgrade (announced commitment of $7.5 million)
Targets the reconstruction of 12.7 km of Route 2; building paved shoulders, climbing lanes and turning lanes; and the rehabilitation of over 9.5 km. The project also includes changing a non-signalized T intersection into a roundabout with improvements to grade and alignments. This work will serve to address issues of capacity, efficiency and safety at various points of the highway between Summerside and Charlottetown.
Stratford Water and Wastewater Upgrades (announced commitment of $3.6 million)
Provides approximately 21 km of water lines to service more than 770 homes, and approximately 11 km of sewer service to over 280 homes, thus dramatically increasing the supply of water to homes.
Summerside’s Wellness Centre (announced commitment of $3 million)
The construction of Summerside’s Wellness Centre, a multi-purpose recreational and business facility, offers area residents with increased opportunities to stay active and enjoy community recreation and sporting activities. It also provides opportunity to host activities such as the 2009 Canada Summer Games.
Summerside Wastewater Treatment Upgrades (announced commitment of $3.8 million)
Improvements to the wastewater treatment system servicing Summerside will ensure it meets modern standards. The upgrades represent a major advancement in protecting fish habitat and recreational use of Island waterways.
Quebec
The Northern Indigenous Community Satellite Network (announced commitment of $20.65 million)
This multi-jurisdictional project provides additional bandwidth to 43 communities in the northern regions of Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario, serving over 46,000 people. Additional bandwidth enables enhanced delivery of government services through e-governance; improved delivery of justice, education and healthcare services with the use of videoconferencing; and improved economic development and e-commerce for communities.
Broadband Infrastructure – Gaspé-Magdalen Islands (announced commitment of $6.9 million)
Provides the local population with a sustainable development tool that gives Islanders access to a high-speed telecommunication network, which, among other things, improves their access to on-line public services.
Naskapi Imuun Inc. Broadband (announced commitment of $4.7 million)
Helps to provide high-capacity Internet service to about 2,500 residents, 400 households, and more than 65 municipal and non-residential buildings in the Northeastern Quebec communities of Kawawachikamach, Schefferville, Matimekush and Lac John.
Dorval Interchange (announced commitment of $55 million)
Involves the redesign and rebuilding of the Dorval interchange and access to Pierre-Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal. This investment aims to improve traffic flow and safety at the Dorval interchange and airport access.
Highway 30 (Phase 1 – announced commitment of $10.5 million)
Completion of this major road work increases the potential for economic development in Greater Montréal and the Quebec regions, by improving access to the heavily populated markets in Ontario, the central United States, Eastern Quebec and the Maritimes.
Highway 35 (announced commitment of $44 million)
Extension of Highway 35 between Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Philipsburgh, at the Vermont border, to complete the highway system in the trade corridor between Montréal and Boston, and to improve safety.
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Transports Québec: Autoroute 35 (available in French only)
Highway 50 (announced commitment of $38 million)
This infrastructure investment supports the extension of Highway 50 in the Outaouais Region.
- Transports Québec: Autoroute 50 (available in French only)
Highway 175 Widening (announced commitment of $262.5 million)
Provides the Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean region with the opportunity to increase trade, enhance the flow of traffic and goods, and improve safety for travelers going between Quebec City and the Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean region.
- Transports Québec: Routier 73/175 (available in French only)
Highway 185 (announced commitment of $85 million)
Involves construction of a four-lane highway between Rivière-du-Loup and the New Brunswick border in an effort to improve safety.
- Transports Québec: Route 185 (available in French only)
Montreal Atwater and Charles-J.-Des Baillets Water Projects (announced commitment of $58.5 million)
Replacement of electrical and mechanical equipment and upgrading of the Atwater and Charles-J.-Des Baillets water treatment plants in Montreal (particularly by adding treatment phases to improve water quality).
Mont-Tremblant (announced commitment of $47.5 million)
Provides public infrastructure, including roadways, waterworks and sewer systems, sidewalks and multifunctional paths (cross-country skiing, cycling, hiking, etc.) for Mont-Tremblant.
Rivière St-Charles (announced commitment of $36.5 million)
The St. Charles River clean water initiative involves the construction of retention ponds to reduce incidents of flooding. These ponds store the excess run-off water that is captured by wastewater systems when it rains, and redirect the surplus water to the wastewater treatment plant, where it will be treated after the peak treatment period has ended.
Shortline Rail Projects (announced commitment of $30 million)
This infrastructure funding investment supports the rehabilitation of short-line rail infrastructure.
Saskatchewan
Regional Rural Water Supply Systems (announced commitment of $27.3 million)
Ensures that residents from several Saskatchewan communities have a more reliable, sustainable source of domestic quality water.
Regina Urban Revitalization: Exhibition Park Multi-Purpose Facility Project (investment of $5 million)
In addition to serving as the wrestling venue during the 2005 Canada Summer Games, the Multi-purpose facility (MPF) and upper level facilities (Queensbury) have hosted a variety of activities since the June 2005 facility opening. These events have included, Buffalo Days, the November 2005 Agribition and ongoing usage by the Regina Soccer Association (RSA). The MPF has also been occasionally used as an indoor practice arena for the CFL’S Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Regina Urban Revitalization: Wascana Lake (investment of $9 million)
The Wascana Reservoir was built in 1897 and deepened to form the Wascana Lake in 1908. In 1956, the eastern portion of the lake was declared a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary, where over 200 breeding pairs of Canada Geese nest every year, and where more than 115 species of birds stop during migration. The lake is currently too shallow, and that causes weed growth, which adversely affects water quality and generates spring break-up odours.
Saskatoon South Downtown Redevelopment (announced commitment of $13.7 million)
The redevelopment of this area on the South Saskatchewan River includes a park, a farmers’ market, a village square and other facilities that benefit both the people who live and work in Saskatoon, and the tourists who come to visit.
This Project is subject to requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Assessment related documents are available at the Meewasin Valley Authority, 402 - 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon and electronically at www.meewasin.com.
Trans-Canada Highway Improvements (announced commitment of $65 million)
Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway, is the primary east-west corridor through Saskatchewan and is a component of the National Highway System. The Trans-Canada Highway crosses Saskatchewan in its southern portion, linking communities such as Regina, Moose Jaw and Swift Current. The project completes the twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway from Manitoba to Alberta by finishing the remaining two-lane components of the highway.
Yukon
Alaska Highway Upgrade (announced commitment of $15 million)
Addresses transportation needs that help improve the safety of local residents and tourists. It is directed towards the reconstruction of the section of the Yukon's Alaska Highway between Champagne and Haines Junction, as well as towards bridge improvements on the section between Watson Lake and Whitehorse.
Dawson City/Carmacks Sewage Treatment Systems Bundle (announced commitment of $9 million)
Supports infrastructure development in the City of Dawson and the Village of Carmacks for upgrading the wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems of both communities.
Yukon Community Waterfronts (announced commitment of $11 million)
Initiatives include water, sewer, and streets improvements and extensions; upgrades to the Kishwoot Island suspension bridge; relocation and restoration of heritage buildings; and other aesthetic improvements. The funding may also support arts and culture facilities, dock improvements, trolley extension and other projects.
National Satellite Initiative (NSI) (announced commitment of $85 million)
Provide high-speed broadband Internet access services via satellite to about 400 communities located in the Far and Mid North, as well as in other isolated or remote areas of Canada.
