Project made possible by the New Building Canada Plan
May 22, 2015 Esquimalt, British Columbia
Work is now underway in the Township of Esquimalt to upgrade Admirals Road between Maplebank Road and Lyall Street.
The project will include the addition of bike lanes, a two-way left turn lane and median islands, as well as improvements to the sidewalks and streetlights. These new road elements will provide access for all modes of transportation and improve commuter safety.
The Township will also install stormwater treatment devices and separate currently combined manholes for storm and sanitary collection systems, which will help to protect local waterways.
Funding for this estimated $4.6 million project is being provided by several sources, including $2.8 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund, a $1.2 million loan from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia and $600,000 from the Township of Esquimalt
"Canadians rely on having safe and secure road networks to get them to work, to school and to their many other daily activities. Thanks to these improvements between Maplebank Road and Lyall Street, Admirals Road will be a safer, more accessible roadway for all commuters. Our Government is pleased to be investing in infrastructure projects across the township and the province, as we focus on creating jobs, promoting growth and building strong, prosperous communities across Canada."
The Honourable John Duncan
Minister of State and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North
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
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Communications
250-356-6334
Ritchie Morrison
Communications
Township of Esquimalt
250-414-7122
Paul Taylor
Director of Communications
UBCM
250-356-2938
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
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