Finance
Transit Windsor garage expansion breaks ground in Windsor
Construction has officially begun on a $32.5-million expansion and modernization of Transit Windsor's primary operations facility at 3700 North Service Road
Key takeaways
- Construction is underway on a $32.5-million expansion and modernization of Transit Windsor's primary operations facility.
- Oscar Construction Company Limited was awarded a $25.5-million contract for the work in August.
- The project will add about 46,000 square feet to the facility, expanding bus storage and maintenance areas.
- The federal government is providing $15.3 million, Ontario is contributing $12.7 million, and the City of Windsor is contributing $11.3 million.
Construction has officially begun on a $32.5-million expansion and modernization of Transit Windsor's primary operations facility at 3700 North Service Road East. The project, which adds 46,000 square feet to expand bus storage and maintenance areas, is being executed by Oscar Construction Company Limited under a $25.5-million contract awarded in August. Funding is split among three levels of government, with the federal government contributing $15.3 million, the province of Ontario providing $12.7 million, and the City of Windsor contributing $11.3 million.
The expansion supports transit growth and ensures reliable public transportation as the community grows.
In their words
“Today’s groundbreaking marks the beginning of a transformative investment in Transit Windsor’s future.”
“Today marks a major milestone for the transformational Transit Windsor Garage Expansion Project, representing the latest of Council’s significant investments in Windsor’s public transit system, services, and infrastructure”
By the numbers
- $32.5M
- Total cost of the Transit Windsor garage expansion
- $25.5M
- Contract awarded to Oscar Construction Company Limited
- 46,000
- Square feet added to the facility
- $15.3M
- Federal government funding contribution
- $100M+
- Total funding supporting Transit Windsor infrastructure improvements
How it unfolded
- City of Windsor awarded the $25.5-million construction contract
- Official groundbreaking ceremony held for the garage expansion
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