The provincial government has announced federal funding approval for more than $5.8 million towards local transit infrastructure in Southwestern Ontario.
Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls is confirming those funds will help some local transit projects here in C-K.
On Wednesday, Ontario received federal funding approval for long awaited transit infrastructure projects for Chatham-Kent, Leamington and the Town of LaSalle.
MPP Nicholls made the announcement today on behalf of Ontario Infrastructure Minister Laurie Scott.
“These projects are a combined investment of more than $5.8 million from the Province, the Federal and local governments,” said MPP Nicholls. “This investment will create jobs, improve local transit infrastructure and help to kick start the reopening of the local economy.”
A total of $1,645,764.99 in funding will help with the purchase of ten Public Transit vehicles including five accessible vehicles as well as transit information and technology upgrades and upgrades to the main bus terminal – including a fully accessible, enclosed area. Bus Shelter Purchases and Rehabilitation are also included.
The total cost for these projects is estimated to be $4,937,989.
“Chatham-Kent is committed to developing a transit system that is safe, affordable, reliable and accessible and this funding is essential to that goal,” adds Mayor Darrin Canniff. “By helping us purchase vehicles, rehabilitate our shelters and upgrade our technology, Infrastructure Canada and the Province of Ontario are important partners in providing this vital service to our residents. We are extremely grateful for the support and partnership.”
Last July, Ontario nominated a number of transit and road infrastructure projects under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) for federal approval.
“Today’s announcement means that the province’s commitment of nearly $2 million towards fleet improvements, including accessible vehicles and updated transit technology and amenities for Chatham-Kent, and the purchase of two new larger buses in Leamington can move forward and be delivered quickly to the people of these communities,” says MPP Nicholls.
Transit Projects Approved:
Organization |
Project Name |
Provincial Funding |
Total Eligible cost |
Chatham-Kent |
Purchase of 10 Public Transit Vehicles – Including 5 accessible vehicles. |
$ 606,286.31 |
$ 1,819,041.28 |
Chatham-Kent |
Transit Information and Technology Upgrades |
$ 312,458.06 |
$ 937,468.17 |
Chatham-Kent |
Upgrades to the main bus terminal (including a fully accessible, enclosed area) and Bus Shelter Purchases and Rehabilitation |
$ 727,020.62 |
$ 2,181,280.55 |
Leamington |
Purchase of 2 new buses |
$ 214,719.94 |
$ 879,999.75 |
Town of LaSalle |
The installation of 10 bike lockers at various locations throughout the municipality |
$ 23,447.66 |
$ 70,350.00 |
