RCCAO Welcomes Advances in Building Highway 413
April 30 2024 - 9:45AM
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO)
is delighted by the advancements the Government of Ontario is
making toward building Highway 413. Getting shovels in the ground
next year to start building this critical infrastructure marks a
significant milestone for a transformational project that will
improve the lives of millions of Ontarians.
This morning in Caledon, Ontario, RCCAO members
representing construction industry labour and management groups
were proud to join Premier Ford, Minister Piccini, Associate
Minister Thanigasalam, and senior government representatives for
the announcement of the next steps the Ontario Government is taking
to build Highway 413.
“Highway 413 is a huge win for workers,
commuters, and Ontario’s economy,” said Nadia Todorova, Executive
Director of RCCAO. “This much needed piece of critical
transportation infrastructure will prepare Ontario for projected
population growth by creating new jobs, addressing mounting
congestion, enabling more housing development, and catalyzing
economic growth in the western GTA.”
Highway 413 will alleviate traffic congestion,
reduce commute times, and stimulate economic activity. RCCAO’s
economic research shows this investment in critical infrastructure
will create over 3,000 jobs each year and contribute over $350
million annually to the province’s GDP during construction.
RCCAO has been a leading advocate for the
construction of Highway 413 and other critical transportation
infrastructure projects. RCCAO’s commissioned polling, starting in
2021, has consistently revealed strong support for building Highway
413, the Bradford Bypass and the construction of new roads and
highways across the province.
As construction of Highway 413 proceeds,
Ontario’s stringent environmental assessment requirements and
modern industry engineering capabilities are able to advance
responsible infrastructure development while protecting the
province’s environment. RCCAO will continue to work in close
partnership with industry, government, and community stakeholders
to see Highway 413 sustainably built for the benefit of all
Ontarians.
As one of North America's fastest-growing
regions, the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) faces significant
transportation challenges. By 2031, Highway 413 is projected to
accommodate over 300,000 vehicle trips daily, providing a crucial
alternative route and easing pressure on existing highways that
will better keep goods and people on the move as a part of the
province’s integrated transportation strategy for the region.
READ MORE:
- RCCAO’s 2021 Report Jobs and Economic Impact of The GTA West
Corridor.
- March 2024 public opinion research on support for investment in
roads in Ontario.
Background on RCCAO: The
Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) is a
labour-management construction alliance. Since its formation in
2005, RCCAO has been a leading industry advocate for infrastructure
investment. It has commissioned 61 independent, solutions-based
research reports to help inform decision makers.
- Highway 413 - A Critical Investment in Ontario's Future
Dominic Stewart
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