Brampton launches construction on Cadetta Johnston transit facility

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Ontario Construction News staff writer

The City of Brampton has officially broken ground on Phase One of its new transit facility, marking a significant step in enhancing public transportation capacity to meet the city’s increasing transit demands. This initiative is supported by funding from both the federal and provincial governments.

Brampton has received $128.1 million through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), with contributions of up to $69.9 million from the federal government and up to $58.2 million from Ontario. Additionally, the city is investing $154.8 million of its own funds to complete the design and construction of the first phase of the facility.

“Breaking ground on Brampton’s third transit facility is a major milestone for our community. This new development will not only help us meet rising public transit demand but also reflects our commitment to a greener, more sustainable future,” said Mayor Patrick Brown. “With the support of our federal and provincial partners, we are establishing a modern transit system that benefits both current residents and future generations.

“This facility, along with our fleet electrification efforts, is crucial for reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing Brampton’s transit network.”

Located at Highway 50 and Cadetta Road, the site will be named the Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility in honor of the community support of the Johnston family.

“We are proud to support this transit and storage facility, which will significantly boost Brampton’s transit capacity and create nearly 1,000 jobs upon completion,” said Brampton East MP Maninder Sidhu. “Investments in public transit enhance accessibility for Canadians in their daily commutes and interactions with essential infrastructure.”

The first phase of the facility is designed to accommodate about 250 buses, with provisions for future electrification pending additional funding. Brampton continues to advocate for the full electrification of the facility as part of its broader environmental strategy.

“This new facility is a vital step toward a sustainable future for our growing community. By enhancing our transit infrastructure, we’re improving services for residents and making substantial progress on our environmental goals,” said Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor and Chair of the Public Works and Engineering Committee.

The project is designed to achieve about 80 per cent emissions reduction compared to the base building code, translating to a reduction of about 1,320 tonnes of CO2e annually, aligning with the city’s Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan.

“Under Premier Ford’s leadership, we are making historic investments to alleviate gridlock and give Ontarians more time with their families,” said Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, Prabmeet Sarkaria. “The groundbreaking of Brampton Transit’s new state-of-the-art facility is a crucial step in keeping residents in Peel moving.”

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