The Ontario government will assume responsibility for maintaining the Thousand Islands Parkway, easing financial burdens on the St. Lawrence Parks Commission. This move aims to protect local communities from rising upkeep costs while ensuring the scenic route remains in good repair. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will oversee maintenance, allowing the SLPC to focus on enhancing parks and attractions. The province is also investing $27.5 million to resurface 17 kilometers of Highway 401 between Mallorytown and Brockville.
Ontario assumes maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway , easing costs for SLPC. Improvements to Highway 401 and parks aim to boost tourism and safety.The Ontario government will assume direct responsibility for the annual maintenance and rehabilitation of the Thousand Islands Parkway , relieving the St. Lawrence Parks Commission of associated costs.
This move aims to protect local communities from rising upkeep expenses while ensuring the 40-kilometre scenic route remains in good repair, the government says. The Ministry of Transportation will oversee maintenance, freeing the SLPC to focus on enhancing trails, campsites and other amenities for commuters, residents and tourists.
“The Thousand Islands Parkway is a landmark destination that countless families, businesses, and tourists rely on to see the best of eastern Ontario,” Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said.Under an expanded memorandum of understanding, the MTO will review the parkway and provide the SLPC with management recommendations. The province is also collaborating on a separate agreement for the Long Sault Parkway near Ingleside.
“This will allow the St. Lawrence Parks Commission to focus resources on its parks, campgrounds, and other attractions,” said Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.Theodore Too, beloved Canadian tugboat, partially sinks in Ontario portA 30-year mortgage with no rate hikes: Can the U.S. model work in Canada?
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