City receives over $2.9 million for community infrastructure and revitalization projects

City of Markham receives over $2.9 million for community infrastructure and revitalization projects

MARKHAM, ON – December 22, 2022 – The City of Markham is delighted to have received a contribution from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), under the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF). The $2,939,700 investment, announced in August 2022, will fund existing and new projects that support the creation and revitalization of physical structures, transportation systems, and improve community greenspace benefiting the City of Markham and its residents. 

With a national investment of $500 million over two years, the CCRF supports projects that build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets, bring people back to public spaces safely and stimulate local economies. This includes $139 million for projects in southern Ontario, delivered by FedDev Ontario.

The six projects through Markham’s Operations and Engineering departments are currently underway. 

The Implementation of Sidewalk Network Program supports the construction of sidewalks in the highest priority residential and employment areas as noted in the Sidewalk Network Completion Program. Under this program, the City of Markham has constructed 2.85 kms of new sidewalks along arterial/collector roads at seven sites in 2022.

The Improvement of Rouge Valley Trail project will see the construction of a new section of trail west of the Kennedy Road bridge at Rouge Valley Trail system. Project to be completed in 2023.

The Markham Centre Trail Phase 1 project supports the creation of a 3-metre wide, 800-metre-long asphalt trail, with maps and signage, on the north side of the Rouge River. This section of the Markham Centre Trail was completed in 2022.
 

The Improvement of Markham's Tree Canopy project will plant trees at 18 locations to improve community greenspace, provide shade and social benefits, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and support the City of Markham's 30 percent canopy core initiative through engagement. Project to be completed in 2023.

The Splash Pad Replacement at Millennium Park project will replace a 400-square-metre splash pad at Millennium Park with an inclusive and accessible water play structure. Project to be completed in 2023.

The Improvement of Playground Equipment project will remove and replace playground equipment at nine parks to provide a safe and accessible place for children, youth, and families to gather. Project to be competed in 2023.

 

Quotes 

“Investing in strong public infrastructure ensures vibrancy, vitality and resiliency across our communities. The Government of Canada is enhancing infrastructure in the City of Markham through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund. This investment will improve the quality of life and access to community spaces for residents of Markham.”

— The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

“We are thankful to the federal government’s Canada Community Revitalization Fund for providing the City of Markham with this generous funding to support and enhance the six projects that all of our residents can enjoy. These projects contribute to a more vibrant, healthy and sustainable community.” — His Worship Frank Scarpitti, Markham Mayor

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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's Office:
At mayorscarpitti@markham.ca.

All other media inquiries / interview requests for the City of Markham: 
Kisha Powell, Media Relations & Communications Specialist at kpowell@markham.ca.

Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario 
Edward Hutchinson, Press Secretary at edward.hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca
 

About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 356,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 650 headquartered companies and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 234 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy. 

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About FedDev Ontario
For 13 years, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has worked to advance and diversify the southern Ontario economy through funding opportunities and business services that support innovation, growth and job creation in Canada’s most populous region. The Agency has delivered impressive results, which can be seen in southern Ontario businesses that are creating innovative technologies, improving productivity, growing revenues, creating jobs, and in the economic advancement of communities across the region. Learn more about the impacts the Agency is having in southern Ontario by exploring our pivotal projects, our Southern Ontario Spotlight, and FedDev Ontario’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.