Priorities Identified for Building Canada Funding

Released: June 23, 2014 at 3:05 p.m.
City recommends six major projects be addressed through joint intergovernmental funding program

Winnipeg, June 23rd, 2014 - To address Winnipeg’s ballooning $7.4 billion infrastructure deficit and ensure major civic projects are completed with the assistance of joint intergovernmental funding, Executive Policy Committee will consider a motion on Wednesday identifying six infrastructure projects as City of Winnipeg priorities for intergovernmental funding through the Building Canada Fund (Major Projects component). The projects identified to be endorsed by Council as priorities are:

  • Waverley Street Underpass
  • Marion Street Widening/Grade Separation and Improvements from Archibald Street to Lagimodiere Boulevard
  • Chief Peguis Trail Extension from Main Street to Route 90
  • Louise Bridge Replacement
  • William R. Clement Parkway Extension from Grant Avenue to Wilkes Avenue
  • Widening of Kenaston Boulevard (Route 90) from Ness Avenue to Taylor Avenue

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