Ontario Construction News staff writer
The Government of Canada will contribute more than $4 million to community infrastructure and tourism projects in Stouffville and Markham.
Announced on Aug. 24, the funding sees $900,000 allocated to work on two projects in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, and $3.1 million allocated to seven projects in Markham.
Whitchurch-Stouffville will revitalize the community’s stage and bandshell, and restore its Sculpture Walk with $340,000 and will also receive $560,000 to build a fully accessible playground at Memorial Park.
“The building of Stouffville’s first fully accessible playground will ensure children of all abilities can play and have fun in a safe environment,” Mayor Iain Lovatt said in a statement. “With the funding of our Dynamic Downtown Project, local businesses and the arts community will benefit from enhanced events and event spaces.”
In Markham, over $2.9 million will go to six community infrastructure projects:
- installing new playground equipment at up to nine parks
- installing splash pad at Millennium Park
- building an asphalt trail along the Markham Centre Trail Network
- constructing off-road trails at Rouge Valley
- improving 2.85 kilometres of new sidewalks
“We are so grateful for this federal support for our community infrastructure and tourism sector in the City of Markham,” said Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “These enhancements throughout our city will have a great impact on our local economy and improve our overall quality of life. Now more than ever our residents of all ages appreciate outdoor amenities and natural open spaces.”