Infrastructure
Long-awaited traffic light coming to busy Lucan Biddulph intersection
In addition to the new traffic light system, the $1.2 million project will also see improved sidewalks and road widening. Continue reading
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Peterborough County facing $53-million deficit for its aging infrastructure
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Over the next 10 years, Peterborough County is about $53 million dollars short in maintaining its roads, bridges and buildings. Continue reading
City of Winnipeg document details $4.9 billion in capital projects over next decade
The Unfunded Major Capital Projects Detail document – which will be presented at the city’s Executive Policy Committee on June 11 – is intended to give council and the public an overview of the scope and rationale behind the projects before council makes decisions on individual items. Continue reading
Province investing $71M to tackle cellular dead zones across eastern Ontario
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
An estimated 10 per cent of eastern Ontario is considered a “cell dead zone,” either due to terrain or economic challenges. Continue reading
Kingston city council set to finalize strategic priorities for current term
Housing affordability, climate action economic development, improving roads, transportation and walkability are all on the list. Continue reading
Burlington receives federal funding for high-priority infrastructure projects
The City of Burlington has received $5.6 million in federal funding for a number of key infrastructure projects. Continue reading
Memorial Park, roads to receive major upgrades as part of Manitoba 150 celebrations
By Marek Tkach Reporter
The provincial government has announced $45 million in funding for infrastructure projects across the province for Manitoba 150th birthday. Continue reading
Montreal announces $378M in road repairs, upgrades in 2019
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
The public works projects are expected to cover 260 kilometres of roads throughout the city. Continue reading
Alberta’s other municipalities hoping to finalize funding deal with province after election
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Delegates at the AUMA leaders forum heard promises to wrap up a funding deal with those municipalities other than Edmonton and Calgary from the NDP, UCP, and Alberta Party. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Five ways governments can improve the success of big projects
Big government projects don’t have a great track record. But Andrew Graham of Queen’s University says there are five ways that can help them succeed. Continue reading