Project possible thanks to federal Gas Tax Fund
July 28, 2015–Winnipeg, Manitoba – Infrastructure Canada
Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre joined with the Honourable Drew Caldwell, Minister of Municipal Government and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Brandon East, and Janice Lukes, Councillor of South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward and Chair of the Standing Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works for the City of Winnipeg to celebrate how the municipality's 2015 allocation of the federal Gas Tax Fund is improving roads and public transportation across the City of Winnipeg.
Part of this year's allocation will continue to be used to pay down financing for two completed projects that area residents and tourists alike are already enjoying – the Disraeli Bridge and the Chief Peguis Trail. Through the flexibility of the federal Gas Tax Fund, municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this permanent source of infrastructure funding.
Funds are additionally targeted for upgrades to public transit being supported through the now permanent federal Gas Tax Fund. This is an annual budget item to ensure the public transit fleet continues to operate efficiently and that the Winnipeg public transit system continues to provide reliable and effective transportation option for local commuters.
Also funded are 38 road maintenance projects to improve surface quality and extend their life. Plans include resurfacing portions of three major roads, including the southbound lanes of Henderson Highway between Monroe Avenue and Hespeler Avenue, and between Whellams Lane and Springfield Road; as well as the southbound lanes of Main Street between Inkster Boulevard and Mountain Avenue. In addition, 35 local road improvement projects were scheduled for work this summer. A full list of the projects can be found in the attached backgrounder.
Each of the projects announced today are improving the quality of life of Winnipeg residents and tourists through better roads, reduced traffic delays, faster commuting by public transit and increases in the efficiency of the overall transportation network of the City.
Please see the attached backgrounder for a complete list of the projects funded through the 2015 federal Gas Tax Fund allocation.
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