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The City of Burlington received Federal funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 11 local projects between 2022 and 2023.
South Service Road Renewal
The South Service Road Renewal project located between Harvester Road and Century Drive replaced the existing asphalt surface. 1.3km of new concrete sidewalk was added to improve the pedestrian network in the area and improve active transportation connectivity in alignment with the Integrated Mobility Plan. Other improvements in this project included replacing existing streetlighting with high-performance, energy efficient LED lights.
This project was completed Dec. 2, 2022.
Beachway Pavilion Renovation and Accessibility Improvements
Beachway Pavilion located at 1086 Lakeshore Rd., included repair and replacement of deteriorated wooden deck boards, guard rails, exposed roof elements as well as accessibility improvements to the public washrooms. The renovation provides a barrier-free path of travel to the beach and the water’s edge allowing for an all-inclusive waterfront experience to all visitors.
This project was completed May 30, 2022.
Bartlett Court Minor Reconstruction
Bartlett Court Minor Reconstruction project replaced the existing pavement and improved the surface drainage within the roadway. Minor storm sewer repairs were completed including the addition of two catch-basin structures to improve drainage in the area. The existing curbs were replaced and area sidewalks were improved.
This project was completed Nov. 30, 2022.
Autumn Hill and Palmer Drive
The Autumn Hill area and Palmer Drive Minor Reconstruction project was a joint City of Burlington-Halton Region project that included the storm sewer repairs, watermain and service replacement, repaving, curb/gutter repairs, and sidewalk replacement.
This project was completed in June 2023.
Wicklow Road and Belfast Avenue Reconstruction
The Wicklow Road and Belfast Avenue Reconstruction project consisted of new watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer repairs, asphalt, curb, sidewalk, and street lighting.
This project was completed in June 2023.
Rexway Road Reconstruction
The Rexway Drive Area phase two project was a joint City of Burlington-Halton Region project that included the storm sewer repairs, watermain and service replacement, repaving, curb/gutter repairs, and sidewalk replacement.
This project was completed in August 2023, with minor maintenance works to take place in summer 2024.
Local Road Resurfacing Program
The Local Road Resurfacing program is an annual program to resurface asphalt roadways before minor wear-and-tear spots become significant damage spots. Not maintaining the roads can lead to the weakening of the road substructure and a higher cost of repairs. Road resurfacing was performed on pavement surfaces in need of treatment within the Central Neighbourhood and Millcroft Neighbourhood.
This project was completed Nov. 24, 2023.
Pine Cove Bridge Replacement and Lakeshore Road Resurfacing
The Pine Cove Bridge Replacement and Lakeshore Road Resurfacing project included road resurfacing, minor curb and sidewalk repairs, street lighting improvements and full replacement of the Pine Cove Bridge.
This project was completed in November 2023.
Plains Road Bikeway and Resurfacing
This project included Burlington’s first series of protected bike intersections, road resurfacing construction of new bikeways, a rain garden, curb and sidewalk replacement, driveway and landscape improvements, new transit stops, hydro pole relocations and streetlight upgrades.
This project was completed in November 2023.
Burlington Transit Conventional Vehicle Repair and Renewal
This project supported transit operating expenditures, including Burlington Transit’s conventional bus repair and renewal program and the City’s transit capital program. Burlington Transit used the funding to operate and improve transit by repairing and renewing existing transit vehicles to ensure transit service levels are maintained.
Burlington Transit Conventional Vehicle Replacement
This project supported Burlington Transit’s conventional bus replacement program and the City’s transit capital program. Burlington Transit used the funding to buy transit vehicles.
This project was completed in November 2023.
About the Canada Community-Building Fund
The CCBF, formerly the Federal Gas Tax Fund, is a permanent source of federal funding earmarked for community infrastructure projects. It is provided up front, twice-a-year, to provinces and territories, who in turn flow this funding to their municipalities to support local infrastructure priorities.
In Ontario, the Fund is administered by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, who deliver the CCBF to 444 municipalities.
In 2023, the City of Burlington received $6,066,607. In 2022, the City of Burlington received $5,813,832.
To learn more about the CCBF in Ontario, visit buildingcommunities.ca.
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Quotes
The Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
“The Canada Community-Building Fund is an effective way that our Government is supporting municipalities across the country to build and maintain the infrastructure they need. In the past two years, the City of Burlington has completed 11 renewal, repair and reconstruction projects with support of more than $11.8 million from the Government of Canada. By working with the provinces, territories, municipalities and Indigenous communities, we will continue to build strong, affordable and sustainable communities across Canada.”
Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs) and Member of Parliament for Oakville North—Burlington
“Burlington benefits from continued investment in transit and roads to keep residents safe, while they enjoy efficient movement throughout the city. I am happy to know that the Government of Canada continues to support our city to maintain a state of good repair, providing safety, economic, environmental and social benefits to the community.”
Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity and Member of Parliament for Milton
“Our roads, buses, and public spaces make up a big part of our community. Continued investment in their repair, upkeep and improvement is essential to keeping Burlington running and in good condition. I am pleased that the Government of Canada provides reliable funding to support thriving communities across Canada.”
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
“Updating and renewing our infrastructure is an ongoing City commitment. Funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund helps us in our goal to keep our roads, water systems and infrastructure in good working order and more importantly safe for our community. We’re thankful to Infrastructure Canada for the funding and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for administering it towards 11 projects between 2022 and 2023, and glad this fund is available to assist Ontario’s 444 municipalities.”
Scott Hamilton, Director of Engineering Services
“Each of these projects requires months of preparation and planning. We thank the residents for their patience as we go through lane restrictions and road closures. Rest assured, the short-term inconvenience is worth the long-term benefit to having our infrastructure done right.”
Links and Resources
www.burlington.ca/localresurfacing
www.burlington.ca/autumnhillpalmer
www.burlington.ca/wicklowbelfast
www.burlington.ca/plainsroadresurfacing
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