The provincial and federal governments are investing $6.6 million into the reconstruction and realignment of The Kingsway as the second intake of COMRIF (Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Funding) was announced Friday.
With the contribution from higher levels of government totalling
$6,653,508, the city is responsible for $3,326,754, one-third of
the project cost. The federal contribution is contingent on the
successful completion of an environmental assessment of the
proposed project under the Canadian Environmental Assessment
Act.
"The widening and realignment of The Kingsway is a long-standing
infrastructure priority in our city," Mayor Dave Courtemanche said
in a news release.
"With over 45,000 vehicles travelling The Kingsway on a daily basis, these improvements will alleviate traffic congestion and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
COMRIF Intake Three will be launched in spring 2006 through a public announcement and direct contact with eligible municipalities. All Ontario municipalities of fewer than 250,000 people are eligible to apply to COMRIF to improve their local infrastructure.
