Queenston Bridge's Rehabilitation Soon to Benefit the Niagara Peninsula

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Project made possible thanks to federal Gas Tax Fund

March 7, 2014 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario – Infrastructure Canada

Officials gathered today to announce upcoming restoration work to Queenston Street Bridge, an important thoroughfare within the historic Village of Queenston.

Thanks to this investment, residents will soon benefit from a revitalized sidewalk and new decorative parapet walls on either side of the bridge. The life span of the existing structure, which will now be restored to its full vehicle load capacity, will also be expanded by patching, waterproofing and paving over the existing bridge deck.

These enhancements will help provide a safe and visually appealing crossing for vehicles, pedestrians and visitors alike for years to come.

Quick facts

The Government of Canada is contributing $447,400 through the federal Gas Tax Fund transfer to this project.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is providing the remaining $302,600 of the total project cost of $750,000.
To date, a total of $2,914,067 has been made available to the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and a total of $85,798,436 to the Regional Municipality of Niagara through the Gas Tax Fund.

Quotes

"Our Government is proud to provide municipalities with flexible infrastructure funding that allows them to support projects that address the needs of their community like the rehabilitation of Queenston Bridge. The improvements made possible through the federal Gas Tax Fund will ensure safer travel for local residents, businesses and visitors for years to come. Our investments through the Gas Tax Fund transfer will continue to generate economic growth and job creation here in the Niagara Peninsula and across Canada."

- The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls

"The completion of this project will ensure a safe and reliable crossing for both pedestrians and vehicles The bridge is an important thoroughfare for the Village of Queenston, a significant location in the history of Canada. Queenston is a popular tourist destination and people will again have access to our many historical sites in the area. We are grateful to the federal government for its support of this project."

- Dave Eke, Lord Mayor Niagara-on-the-Lake

"Canada's Gas Tax Fund delivers for Ontario's municipalities by meeting our pressing need for infrastructure investment. Through our unique federal-municipal partnership, municipalities invest the Fund exactly where it is needed the most which helps to make our communities safer, more efficient and prosperous."

- Russ Powers, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Associated links

Learn more about the federal Gas Tax Fund and the Building Canada Fund by visiting Programs - Main page.
Learn more about this project and other developments in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Learn more about the New Building Canada Plan.
Learn more about the Government of Canada's focus on jobs and the economy by consulting Canada's Economic Action Plan.

Contacts

Michele-Jamali Paquette
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838

Doug Kerr
Deputy Director of Public Works
Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-3266 x 269
dkerr@notl.org

Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-free 1-877-250-7154
Email: media@infc.gc.ca
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Website: Infrastructure Canada

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