David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, viewing construction progress of the new GO Transit bus storage and maintenance facility being built in Hamilton.
October 31, 2014 – Hamilton, ON
David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale; Ted McMeekin, Member of Provincial Parliament for Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale; and Mary Proc, Vice-President of Customer Service for GO Transit, a division of Metrolinx, today visited the construction site of the new GO Transit bus storage and maintenance facility in Hamilton.
The new facility will make it easier for GO Transit to provide timely, reliable and efficient service in the area and is strategically positioned to provide good access to the highway network on which GO Transit bus service operates. It will include indoor bus storage for up to 40 buses; indoor service bays for fuelling, bus wash, inspection, cleaning and repairs; building service support areas including equipment and storage rooms; and staff facilities and parking.
The facility aims to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through the use of energy efficient systems, such as recycling water from the bus wash, energy efficient heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) and LED lighting systems, and a white roof, which reflects the sun and saves energy. It will also feature an on-site fuelling station that will result in less travelling for buses not in service, saving money, time and reducing gas emissions.
“Our government is pleased to invest in this important project that supports efficient, environmentally sustainable transportation. This investment demonstrates our commitment to working toward improved public transit infrastructure in the GTHA and across the country.”
David Sweet
Member of Parliament for Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale
“The new Hamilton GO Transit bus facility is in line with the government’s long-term transit and infrastructure plan, Moving Ontario Forward. The Ontario government’s investments are making public transit a better choice. This is proof of our government’s commitment to making the daily commute and quality of life better for Ontario families.”
Ted McMeekin
Member of Provincial Parliament for Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale
“This new facility will help us provide the reliable and timely service our customers depend on, and it will also help us run a more efficient and environmentally friendly operation.”
Mary Proc
Vice-President of Customer Service, GO Transit
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