Investing in Better Infrastructure for Municipalities

Photo - Aerial view of the Black Street reconstruction

Black Street Reconstruction, Whitehorse - In Whitehorse, Black Street was completely rejuvenated, from the underlying water infrastructure to the road surface and lighting above.

Photo - Economic Action Plan signs in front of a building under construction

Municipal Office, Qikiqtarjuaq, NU - The Hamlet of Qikiqtarjuaq used federal funding to build a new, energy-efficient municipal office to reduce operating costs and improve community services.

Photo - Mackenzie Valley Winter Road Bridges, NT

Mackenzie Valley Winter Road Bridges, NT - Thanks to federal funding, the Northwest Territories will strengthen the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road and build 10 permanent, all-season bridges to improve the flow of goods and services to the North.

Photo - Expo Line Propulsion System, Burnaby, BC

Expo Line Propulsion System, Burnaby, BC - TransLink is undertaking much-needed power upgrades along the backbone of Metro Vancouver’s Expo Line to ensure the system can meet rising transit service demands for years to come.

Photo - Aerial view of the construction work to improve Highway 63

Highway 63 improvements, Fort McMurray, AB - Major work to widen and improve Highway 63 is under way in Fort McMurray to increase safety and traffic flow in the area.

Photo - Twinning of Highway 11, Saskatoon-Prince Albert, SK

Twinning of Highway 11, Saskatoon-Prince Albert, SK - With the assistance of $62 million in federal funding, the twinning of Highway 11 is underway from Saskatoon to Prince Albert to improve driver safety, reduce commute times and improve the flow of goods and services along this important regional transportation route.

Photo - People playing volleyball in the new Healthy Living Centre at the Brandon University

Thanks to more than $5.3 million in federal funding, Brandon University now has a brand new Healthy Living Centre that greatly expands fitness and wellness services for the entire community.

Photo - Highway 69, Sudbury, ON

Brandon University Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB - With the help of $35.8 million in federal funding, key parts of the Highway 69 Action Plan to expand lanes, build new overpasses and eliminate dangerous “s” curves are now complete.

Photo - Streetcar

Streetcar Fleet Replacement, Toronto, ON - The Gas Tax Fund is helping Toronto purchase a fleet of 204 new eco-friendly streetcars that will be safer, fully accessible, air-conditioned and can accommodate 68 more passengers than current streetcars.

Photo - Pavillon de l’éducation physique et des sports (physical education and sports centre), Québec, QC

Pavillon de L’Éducation Physique et des Sports, Québec , QC - Thanks to $35.7 million in federal financial support, Laval University is undertaking a major expansion of its sports facilities to include a new indoor stadium, regional fitness centre, outdoor amphitheatre and Olympic-size pool, among other improvements.

Photo - Highway 50 connection from Gatineau to Montebello, QC

Highway 50 connection from Gatineau to Montebello, QC - The long-awaited connection between Highway 50’s east and west sections is now complete thanks to $38 million in federal funding, providing motorists with a new direct route between Gatineau, the Greater Montréal Area and the rest of the province.

Photo - New LEED municipal building, Sackville, NB

New LEED municipal building, Sackville, NB - The Town of Sackville built a new energy-efficient Emergency Response Services and Town Hall facility to house municipal offices, the Sackville Volunteer Fire Department and the rural and municipal offices of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Photo - Dartmouth Transit Terminal, Halifax, NS

Dartmouth Transit Terminal, Halifax, NS - The Halifax Regional Municipality used its Gas Tax Fund allocation to build a new, larger transit terminal at its Dartmouth transit hub that includes 16 bus bays, a fully enclosed, climate-controlled passenger waiting area, and public washrooms.

Photo - Wellington Bridge, Wellington, PEI

Wellington Bridge, Wellington, PEI - Thanks to the federal Gas Tax Fund, the Village of Wellington was able to replace an aging local bridge with a longer and wider concrete span bridge, and rejuvenate the supporting and underlying infrastructure.

Photo - Water Treatment Facility, Marystown, NL-LA

Water Treatment Facility, Marystown, NL-LA - A progressive new drinking water treatment plant is now in place in Marystown that has greater storage capacity and uses the latest technology to enhance water quality.

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