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Proposed Highway 401 Tunnel Expressway Will Get Ontarians Out of Gridlock
OSWCA applauds the launch of a technical evaluation for the proposed expressway under Highway 401.
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NEWS RELEASE - Proposed Highway 401 Tunnel Expressway Will Get Ontarians Out of Gridlock
Toronto, September 25, 2024 - The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) applauds Doug Ford and the government of Ontario's bold action to provide relief for commuters in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) with the launch of a technical evaluation for the proposed transportation tunnel expressway under Highway 401. “Today's announcement is a part of the Ford Government's ambitious plan to build Ontario,” said Patrick McManus, Executive Director of the OSWCA. “The proposed transportation tunnel expressway under Highway 401 will create thousands of good paying jobs and will help get people and goods moving faster across the busiest transportation corridor in North America.” While the OSWCA fully supports the exploration of a transportation tunnel under Highway 401, a model that has shown to be successful in other jurisdictions, its important to note that investments to rehabilitate and expand much-needed water and wastewater infrastructure are also critical to account for the rapid population growth in the GTHA. “For decades, we have neglected building the critical transportation and highway infrastructure needed to address Ontario's growing population,” said Stephanie Bellotto, Manager of Government Relations for the OSWCA. “We are pleased to see that the Ford Government has a bold vision for tackling traffic congestion, which is already costing the GTHA $11 billion per year in lost economic opportunity, and is continuing to deliver on critical infrastructure projects such as Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass.” -30- The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) represents over 800 member companies who build municipal infrastructure, including roads, water, wastewater, stormwater, bridges and tunnelling infrastructure across Ontario. To learn more about the OSWCA, please visit www.oswca.org. Media Contact Stephanie Bellotto, Manager of Government Relations and Communications, OSWCA Stephanie.bellotto@oswca.org or 905-629-7766
Canada's Only Sewer and Watermain Association
The OSWCA is a champion of environmental protection and best practices in safety and water system management. We have represented the sewer and watermain construction industry in Ontario since 1971. We represent over 800 companies across Ontario including contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consulting engineers. The OSWCA membership is structured by ten local associations, two pipe producers and one independent association. Collectively, we perform billions of dollars worth of capital projects each year. Our projects ensure clean safe drinking water and environmentally responsible wastewater treatment and disposal.
“The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association provides critical information, strong advocacy, and creates meaningful change in our industry. together we are stronger” |
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– Steve Tamas, President OSWCA |