NEWS RELEASE
MPP JILL DUNLOP
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Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop announced that the Ontario Government is putting people first by investing in the Oro Line 5 Underpass, Oro Line 9 underpass, Grouse Creek, and Oro Line 13 to improve Simcoe County’s road safety.
This funding is part of a $1.3 Billbon investment in transportation projects announced March 27, 2019 by Jeff Yurek, Minister of Transportation.
These projects will help create jobs for Ontario’s construction industry and help keep our highways reliable so that our province has a transportation network that encourages job creation, investment and trade in every region of the province.
“As our government manages Ontario’s finances in a responsible manner, we are protecting services that matter most, including road maintenance,” Yurek said.
“No matter what the service, policy, program or investment, our government puts people at the heart of our decision making. This funding is a clear example of that commitment. We are working to improve road safety for all Ontarians.”
The Ministry of Transportation is planning to proceed with 123 rehabilitation projects across the province. Across the Central region, 20 projects are going to tender with a combined value of $512 million.
“We are delivering on our commitment to improve our transportation infrastructure and provide good jobs for our construction industry,” said Dunlop.
“Our work is about investing in people, in safety, and in the success of Ontario," said Steve Smith, President, Ontario Road Builders’ Association.
"The government’s commitment to transportation infrastructure funding supports the continued success of Ontario’s road building contractors who have strong, proven track records and close ties with local communities, as well as supporting the provincial tax base," said Smith.
"With the announcement today, contractors are able to plan their operations, hire staff, mobilize equipment and invest in supply chains and local economies across Ontario," he added.
“ORBA members build virtually all of the provincial and municipal roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure across the province and the road building sector directly employs in excess of 30,000 workers at peak season. The announcement today helps us continue our work with the government on connecting and enhancing the productivity of communities, alleviating congestion, and enhancing the safety of everyone who uses Ontario’s transportation infrastructure,” said Bryan Hocking, Chief Operating Officer, Ontario Road Builders’ Association.
QUICK FACTS
- Ontario manages over 16,900 centreline-kms of highway and more than 2,850 bridges across the province.
- Ontario will tender 123 highway projects across the province
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