Winnipeg, MB - Henderson Highway will undergo major rehabilitation on northbound lanes from McLeod Avenue to Springfield Road in 2014 thanks to the creation of the new Regional Street Renewal Reserve proposed in the City of Winnipeg 2014 Preliminary Capital Budget.
“This plan to renew our regional streets will bring a noticeable improvement to major thoroughfares like Henderson Highway,” said Mayor Sam Katz. “Winnipeggers have told us repeatedly that they want us to fix city streets. The Regional Street Renewal Reserve means we will be able to rehabilitate an additional 48 lane kilometres in need of repair in 2014, enhancing our transportation infrastructure network significantly.”
The Regional Street Renewal Reserve is a new initiative created to increase investment in regional streets and sidewalks, building upon the success of the Local Street Renewal Reserve. A one per cent property tax increase will fund the new reserve, which will be 100 per cent dedicated to regional streets.
“Henderson Highway is a major transportation route through our city,” said Councillor Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan). “We’ve seen extensive new retail construction and renovation investment in this entire area. We want to ensure our regional road network supports these businesses and the people who visit them.”
The Regional Street Renewal Reserve will result in a 113 per cent increase in investment in regional streets in 2014. The Preliminary Capital Budget calls for $3.1 million to be invested in major rehabilitation work along Henderson Highway and another $8.3 million in rehabilitation work along Portage Avenue.
Regional streets carry about 80 per cent of the City’s daily traffic volume, forming the backbone of Winnipeg’s transportation system.
In the first year of implementation of the Regional Street Renewal Reserve, spending on regional streets will total $35.3 million, an increase of $18.8 million over 2013 spending.
This funding proposal was tabled at a meeting of the Executive Policy Committee on November 29, and is subject to approval by City Council on December 17, 2013.
The 2014 Budget builds on the City’s long-term plan to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens by renewing our infrastructure, focusing on core services, and building communities through parks and recreation. Investing in citizens’ priorities ensures that Winnipeg continues to be a great place to live, work and play, now and in the future.
For more information on the 2014 Budget, please visit City of Winnipeg - 2014 Budget