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‘Building a world-class city’
‘Building a world-class city’
12/20/2020 10:00 AM
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Infrastructure projects are a vital part of Vaughan’s pandemic reality
The global COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed city-building in Vaughan. In fact, the continuation of key infrastructure development projects is a vital part of the City of Vaughan’s COVID-19 reality. These developments will be the spaces where the community will gather, live, work and play long after the pandemic has passed.
This year, the City’s Infrastructure Development portfolio has managed and advanced
more than 150 active capital projects
in various phases throughout the city. This team is responsible for project planning, design, tendering, construction, contract administration and inspection of the City’s infrastructure – including roads, bridges, sewers, watermains, parks, trails and municipal buildings such as Vaughan City Hall, the Joint Operations centre, library branches and community centres.
Here are some of the highlights:
Helping to ease the flow of people and goods.
Several projects have been initiated in 2020 to alleviate traffic throughout Vaughan. These include the
Bass Pro Mills Environmental Assessment
from Weston Road to Highway 400; new bike paths along
Clark Avenue
; the
Concord GO Centre
Transportation Master Plan and new North-South Road Environmental Assessment; the
Huntington Road widening
from Langstaff Road to Nashville Road; the
Kirby Road extension
from Dufferin Street to Bathurst Street; the
Kirby Road Widening Environmental Assessment
from Jane Street to Dufferin Street; the
Teston Road Environmental Assessment
west of Pine Valley Drive to Kleinburg Summit Way; and the
Vaughan Transportation Plan
.
Delivering parks, sports and leisure spaces for families to play and stay active.
The team continues to elevate and implement recreational spaces for the community. Projects in 2020 include the undertaking of the
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre Revitalization Project
; the
Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park Project
;
Phase 2 of North Maple Regional Park
(PDF);
playground and waterplay improvements
at various parks across the city; and continued maintenance work in several community centres, parks and municipal sites.
Upholding water and wastewater systems to ensure clean water and natural environments.
Infrastructure Development projects underway in 2020 that support the City’s commitments to Environmental Stewardship and Operational Performance include the
Corporate Asset Management Strategy
and Asset Management plans; the
Gallanough Park
stormwater management facility; the
Integrated Urban Water Master Plan
; the
Interim Servicing Strategy Study
(PDF); slope stabilization in open spaces and natural areas; stormwater management pond improvements; and the
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Black Creek Renewal
design and construction.
Preserving, protecting and promoting environmental values for future generations.
The portfolio started various projects in 2020 that foster a safe, reliable and sustainable environment. These include the
LED Streetlight Retrofit Program
; municipal equipment and building system retrofits to community centres and other City-owned sites; and the donation of 51.5 acres of environmentally sensitive lands, which are home to diverse plant and wildlife populations.
For many of these development projects, a vital component was public engagement conducted through surveys, virtual open houses, online workshops, digital presentations and more. Feedback collected was used to help advise and create final plans. Visit
vaughan.ca/
HaveYourSay
to learn about current opportunities to get involved.
For the City, investing in infrastructure also means investing in the community. In fact, the approved citizen-focused
2021 Budget and 2022 Financial Plan
reflects this commitment to enhancing Vaughan’s future and embracing sustainable growth with opportunities through arts, culture, parks, trails, recreation and more. In bringing these milestone projects to life, the City’s Infrastructure Development portfolio is also able to support and advance the
2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan
.
This portfolio has six departments: Facility Management, Infrastructure Delivery, Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management, Parks Delivery, Program Management Office and Real Estate.
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“Despite the global economic unrest, Vaughan remains a city in demand. Critical infrastructure improvements are being made throughout the community to support our transportation networks, maintain our water and wastewater systems and preserve and protect our greenspaces for future generations. We have also prioritized important enhancements to City parks and outdoor spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. These improvements matter now more than ever as citizens look for safe, responsible and socially distant activities to better themselves during these unprecedented times. We remain focused on forging ahead with these and other significant city-building projects, which all contribute to Vaughan’s ongoing success. Our vision is clear: to continue building a world-class city with an unmatched quality of life where everyone can reach their full potential.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
LEARN MORE
City of Vaughan’s Infrastructure Development
webpage
City of Vaughan’s
2021 Budget Book
(PDF)
City of Vaughan’s
2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan
City of Vaughan’s Have Your Say
webpage
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