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Crosstown Heritage Trail getting a `150' upgrade by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff 3 | Friday, May 13, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Widened sections, new benches and improved landscaping and drainage are just some of the upgrades planned in the $735,000 makeover of Oakville's Crosstown Heritage Trail. The announcement was made May 6 at Neyagawa Park on part of the 12-kilometre trail, which runs along the natural gas pipeline between Upper Middle Road and Dundas Street, from Bronte Creek Provincial Park to the west bank of Sixteen Mile Creek and from the creek's east bank to Ninth Line. Investment in the upgrade of the trail and its pedestrian and cycling facilities is part of the federal government's activities to honour Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) will contribute, through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, up to $235,000. The remaining $500,000 was in the Town's capital budget as part of the Active Transportation Master Plan. Oakville MP John Oliver and Oakville North-Burlington MP Pam Damoff made the contribution announcement on behalf of Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and the minister responsible for FedDev Ontario. "Investing in infrastructure is vital to building strong, vibrant communities," said Damoff. "The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program ensures that we can sustain and enhance our parks and green spaces like Oakville's Crosstown Heritage Trail for future generations. "I am thrilled this important program will benefit Oakville and help us protect and improve such a beautiful part of our community," she continued. Oakville's Crosstown Heritage Trail is set to benefit from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Pictured, from left, are: Ward 1 Councillor Sean O'Meara , Ward 6 Councillor Tom Adams, Oakville North-Burlington MP Pam Damoff, Ward 6 Councillor Natalia Lishchyna, Ward 4 Councillor Roger Lapworth, OakvilleGreen President Karen Brock and Chris Mark, Town of Oakville's director of parks and open space. | photo by Graham Paine ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) All upgrades are expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2017. The Crosstown Trail's enhancement is one of more than 380 projects across southern Ontario approved through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. According to the program, it aims to create a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary and boost economic activity through infrastructure investments, build community-based partnerships and modernize existing community facilities. "Through the Canada see Oakville on p.12 They're here, And we inviTe you in for A look And An espresso. fine, europeAn mensweAr collecTions, experT AlTerATions, And professionAl Advice, righT in The heArT of oAkville's heriTAge core. new spring ArrivAls. spring AT Burrows. 905.842.0232 905.842.0232burrowsclothiers.com burrowsclothiers.com200 200lakeshore lakeshoreroad roade, e,oakville oakville giorgio armani . brunello cucinelli . hugo boss . belstaff . etro . boglioli