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Projects in Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown Perimeter Highway - Phase 1
Project location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
The first part of this project will see the Charlottetown Perimeter Highway (CPH) expanded to four lanes, from Route 2, St. Peters Road, to Route 25, Brackley Point Road; and the intersection of St. Peters Road at the CPH will be updated to better handle peak hour queues.
In part two, the CPH will be expanded to four lanes from Route 15, Brackley Point Road, to Route 2, Malpeque Road.
The expansion of Oak Drive Overpass to accommodate the additional lanes will also be undertaken.
Chapman Brothers Ltd was the successful bidder on the first two parts of the project. The project will wrap up in the spring of 2010.
"This project will improve efficiency along one of the busiest sections of highway on Prince Edward Island. But beyond that, projects like these provide jobs and boost the economy on the Island. The Government of Prince Edward Island is very pleased to have been able to partner with the federal government to make these highway expansions a reality,
" said Ron MacKinley the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, PEI.
Federal Contribution: $3,750,000
University Avenue Traffic Flow Improvements
Project location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
The project to widen the two-lane portion of University Avenue—a main artery into and out of the heart of Charlottetown—is a critical piece of the City’s infrastructure development.
"As Charlottetown has grown," says Mayor Clifford J. Lee, "this two-lane artery is causing traffic tie-ups. This project will significantly improve traffic flow into and out of the downtown core. Better traffic flow brings with it the economic benefits of easier travel to some of the City’s bustling shopping districts, the University of Prince Edward Island campus and the Capital Area Recreation complex."
Thanks to an investment under Building Canada’s Community Component, together with provincial and municipal funding, this project is underway.
While widening the avenue to reduce congestion is the main focus of this $6.3 million project, other benefits include improved road drainage. Pedestrian safety will also be improved thanks to a new sidewalk along the west side of the road and improvements to the traffic signal system.
Federal Contribution: $2,100,000
Heritage Park and Gardens Construction
Project location: Summerside, Prince Edward Island
The Heritage Park and Gardens project in Summerside is providing a vital pedestrian link along the city's waterfront. It joins the new Heritage Park Gardens and Trail system, and the Provincial Confederation Trail system. Garden and tree planting, more walking paths and lighting in Heritage Park are all part of the improvements the Park will offer to residents and tourists alike. The project also extends the boardwalks along the shoreline to enhance biking and walking opportunities.
Federal Contribution: $310,000
Summerside Wind Farm
Project location: Summerside, Prince Edward Island
The wind energy project will see the purchase of two additional turbines and the installation of four in total at the North St. Eleanor's site.
The Old St. Eleanor's landfill site and adjacent land areas are being used for this wind farm because of their high wind speeds and very low density of residents.
The wind farm has the potential to meet more than 25 per cent of the energy needs of the community of Summerside.
The savings in electrical costs will help benefit the City in applying those funds for improvements to the community as a whole (i.e. local communities that use the City of Summerside as its service center).
The windfarm is also seen as a tourist draw which will provide economic spinoff.
The Mayor of Summerside, Basil Stewart, said, "I would like to thank the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island and City Council of the City of Summerside for their contribution and commitment to our city and this project that will improve the environment while supplying green energy to our customers.
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Federal Contribution: $4,500,000
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