Government of Canada Supports GO Transit Lakeshore East/West Grade Separation

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Project made possible thanks to New Building Canada Plan

July 31, 2015 –Toronto,, Ontario – Infrastructure Canada

The Member of Parliament for Oakville, Terence Young, and the Ontario Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca, announced joint funding today for the Lakeshore East/West Grade Separation project under the New Building Canada Plan, which will enhance GO Transit rail service along the Lakeshore East and West corridors.

The Lakeshore East/West Grade Separation project will see the construction of overpasses or underpasses at road/rail junctions resulting four new road-under-rail grade separations at the following locations:

Lakeshore East – Scarborough Golf Club Road
Lakeshore East – Galloway Road
Lakeshore East – Morningside Avenue
Lakeshore West – Burloak Drive

This initiative will help manage congestion on roads and railways by improving traffic flow at crossings, and will support future work to implement Ontario's Regional Express Rail initiative. Upgrades will also improve commuter safety and enhance GO Transit rail service in the GTA.

The New Building Canada Plan is the largest and longest federal infrastructure plan in Canada's history.
This unprecedented commitment is providing $53 billion to support provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure, between 2014 and 2024. Over this ten–year period, Ontario will benefit from approximately $11 billion in dedicated federal funding, including almost $2.7 billion under the New Building Canada Fund.

Quick facts

The Government of Canada has selected this project for funding consideration of up to $100 million under the New Building Canada Fund's Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects. This funding is conditional on the project meeting applicable federal eligibility requirements with respect to the New Building Canada Fund and the signing of a contribution agreement.
The Government of Ontario will be responsible for funding all remaining costs of the project, which have an estimated cost of $200 million.
The $53 billion New Building Canada Plan provides stable funding for a 10-year period, and includes:

The Community Improvement Fund, consisting of the Gas Tax Fund and the incremental Goods and Services Tax Rebate for Municipalities, which will provide over $32 billion to municipalities for projects such as roads, public transit and recreational facilities, and other community infrastructure.
The $14-billion New Building Canada Fund, which consists of:

The $4-billion National Infrastructure Component that will support projects of national significance; and
The $10-billion Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component for projects of national, regional and local significance. Of this amount, $1 billion for projects in communities with fewer than 100,000 residents through the Small Communities Fund.

An additional $1.25 billion in funding for the Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Canada Fund administered by PPP Canada.

Quotes

"This project will help support traffic flow through improved coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the GTA. Projects such as the Lakeshore East/West Grade Separation are important drivers of economic growth and job creation; that's why we are continuing to deliver funding to support key infrastructure improvements like this in Ontario, and across Canada."

-Terence Young
Member of Parliament for Oakville

"Our Government’s support for public infrastructure has never been stronger. We are pleased to continue to identify eligible projects under the New Building Canada Plan as we focus on creating jobs, promoting growth, and building strong, prosperous communities across Canada. The Lakeshore East/West Grade Separation project is an important initiative to improve commuter safety and travel times. We are proud to consider an investment in this project, which will focus on enhancing mobility and improving GO Transit rail service in the GTA."

Corneliu Chisu
Member of Parliament for Pickering — Scarborough-East

"I am proud to see this project move forward. Federal investments through the New Building Canada Plan will help provide Provinces and Territories with the support they need to build, restore and improve large scale infrastructure like the he Lakeshore East/West Grade Separation, which will help ease congestion, improve traffic flow and reduce commute times. Once completed, this project will ensure that commuters benefit from quicker access to major centres of employment, health and education."

Mike Wallace
Member of Parliament for Burlington

"Our unprecedented public transit investments are making transit a better choice for commuters. This is further proof of our government's commitment to making the daily commute more convenient and the quality of life better for Ontario families."

-The Honourable Steven Del Duca
Ontario Minister of Transportation

Associated links

To learn more about the New Building Canada Fund – Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – National and Regional Projects.
For additional information on the New Building Canada Plan.
To learn more about the Government of Canada's focus on jobs and the economy consult Canada's Economic Action Plan.

Contacts

Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
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

Patrick Searle
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transportation
Patrick.Searle@ontario.ca

Bob Nichols
Communications
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
416-327-1158

Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
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