[Craic] Eglinton East Light Rail Transit

[Allan Baker]

For your Good News file!


 
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West, Suite C52 Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2

February 11, 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Executive Committee Commits $1.238 Billion toward the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit

Toronto, ON – Today City Council’s Executive Committee unanimously supported a motion by Mayor John Tory to commit $1.238 billion in funding towards the cost of the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit (EELRT) project, redirecting the remaining original funding from the Scarborough Subway Extension Levy. Scarborough residents will finally have money they have paid through this levy work for them.

The Eglinton East LRT project has a price tag of $4.2 billion. “The commitment made today is a victory for the people and businesses of Scarborough. As the City is now formally providing funding toward this much needed rapid transit project.” stated Councillor Paul W. Ainslie.

“We need to keep vigilant in our demands for proper, modern, rapid transit in Scarborough. I am very happy this funding was tabled by Mayor Tory and supported by my fellow City Councillors” added Ainslie.

The commitment will be heard at Toronto City Council on February 18, 2021.

Now that the City has confirmed their commitment of $1.238 billion dollars the Provincial and Federal Governments will also be asked to contribute to the financing of the LRT.

At the December 2020 City Council meeting, an interim design for the EELRT was approved, with the next design stages approved. Construction could begin as early as 2024. When the provincial and federal governments give their financial commitment, construction for the EELRT would begin, with an approximate construction period of 4-6 years.

Councillor Paul Ainslie

Scarborough Guildwood – Ward 24
Chair, General Government and Licensing Committee Chair, Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo

“Our voices are being heard, let’s continue!

For More Information:
Paul W. Ainslie
Toronto City Councillor
Ward 24, Scarborough Guildwood 416-392-4008 Councillor_Ainslie at toronto.ca

We need to ensure Scarborough is a transit priority.” -30-

Tel: (416) 392-4008
Fax: (416) 392-4006 councillor_ainslie at toronto.ca 
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