Todd Smith, the Bay of Quinte MPP announced Friday that Ontario has nominated Quinte West’s King Street corridor reconstruction project for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Project (ICIP) funding.
Smith explained through ICIP’s Rural and Northern stream, a multi-level funding model, the province must submit projects for federal approval. Pending approval, the province would contribute $1,666,183.37 toward the reconstruction of 2.8 km of roadway along King, Division, Catherine and Dufferin streets.
The reconstruction includes new asphalt, curbing, and sidewalks as well as the construction of active transportation lanes on King and Division streets. Roundabouts may also be considered to increase safety.
The city also plans to replace water and sewer mains that are over 50 years old and to add fibre optics conduit for modern communications needs..
The province has committed $250 million, part of a $10.2 billion investment in the 10-year ICIP program.
Work won’t begin on Quinte West’s King Street corridor or any of the other projects the province has nominated for funding until approvals come from the federal government.
