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Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Amarjeet Sohi got a good close look at how the money invested in the Westshore Parkway project is being spent. Sohi joined Langford Mayor Stew Young and members of council at the site of the new 3.5 kilometre stretch of the parkway, which will connect the Trans-Canada Highway with Highway 14, commonly referred to as Sooke Road.
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Sohi said he was also looking forward to working with his provincial counterparts to create investment and employment opportunities.
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B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena said in a statement that the project will benefit all travellers, and in particular those who live or work in Sooke and the West Shore by increasing capacity and providing another connection between the communities. She noted that projects of this nature are made possible through collaboration with partners, and is looking forward to its completion.
Young said he was impressed with the fact that the federal minister came to Langford from Ottawa to see the parkway project firsthand, and how infrastructure funds are being invested. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 exciting for the people in our community because this project is creating jobs and will spur investment and improve the lifestyle for our residents,B次元官网网址� Young said. B次元官网网址淲e really appreciate the investment the federal government has made in our community.B次元官网网址�
The total cost of the complete Westshore Parkway project, which will include bike lanes, sidewalks and transit stops, is $22,352,570. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of this year.
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