Government Partnership to Reconstruct the Daly Bridge in Brandon

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Project made possible thanks to the New Building Canada Plan

July 31, 2015 – Brandon, Manitoba– Infrastructure Canada

Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon–Souris, and Drew Caldwell, Minister of Municipal Government for Manitoba announced today that the Daly Bridge in Brandon will be reconstructed thanks to joint federal and provincial funding under the New Building Canada Fund.

The project involves the construction of a new 4-lane divided overpass with improved sidewalks, a centre barrier, and access for active transportation. The overpass will be constructed to accommodate Transportation Association of Canada vehicle weight and dimension regulations. The project will increase bridge capacity, and reduce congestion resulting in improved safety and reduced travel times for both commercial traffic and passenger vehicles.

The New Building Canada Plan is the largest and longest federal infrastructure plan in Canada's history. This unprecedented commitment will provide $53 billion over the next decade to support provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure.

Over the next ten years, Manitoba will benefit from approximately $1.2 billion in dedicated federal funding, including almost $467 million under the New Building Canada Fund.

Quick facts

The Government of Canada has selected the project for funding consideration of up to one third of eligible costs, to a maximum of $19.16 million under the New Building Canada Fund's Provincial– Territorial Infrastructure Component– National and Regional Projects. This funding is conditional on the projects meeting applicable federal eligibility requirements with respect to the New Building Canada Fund and the signing of contribution agreements.
The Province of Manitoba will be responsible for all remaining costs of the project, which has an estimated total cost of $60 million.
Manitoba's support for this project is drawn from its $5.5-billion, five-year plan to invest in core infrastructure including roads, bridges, clean water projects and flood protection. Independent analysis conducted by the Conference Board of Canada projects Manitoba's plan will create 58,900 jobs, boost the province's economy by $6.3 billion and increase exports by $5.4 billion.
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

"Our Government's support for public infrastructure in Canada has never been stronger. I am thrilled we are moving this project forward as it will enhance the transportation of goods and services in Brandon. Having a 4-lane divided overpass will be welcomed by motorists as it will ease congestion on 18th Street and enhance our quality of life."

-Larry Maguire
Member of Parliament for Brandon—Souris<br/ > On behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

"The Province of Manitoba is committed to improving public infrastructure that will have positive lasting impacts on the western Manitoba economy, as well as increase road safety for Brandon commuters. This is an important step forward in advancing economic development for western Manitoba."

-Drew Caldwell
Minister of Municipal Government for Manitoba

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.
Manitoba's five-year, $5.5 billion infrastructure 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

Michael D. Glavin
Chief Administrative Officer
District of Houston
250-845-Naline Rampersad
Cabinet Communications
Province of Manitoba
204-945-1494

Infrastructure Canada 613-960-9251
Toll free: 1-877-250-7154
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