Statement on Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension
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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua has issued the following statement.
Premier Kathleen Wynne announces the completion of track work for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension.
I was
pleased to join Premier Kathleen Wynne, Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca,
York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson, Spadina-Fort York Member of
Parliament Adam Vaughan and Toronto Transit Commission Chair Josh Colle, at the
site of the future Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Station today to mark the
completion of track installation for the
Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension.
This is
a major milestone in the project and demonstrates the commitment of all levels
of government to improving our rapid transit network. Vaughan will become a key
connection point for our neighbouring regions, and the subway extension will
play an important role in connecting transit services as well as supporting
businesses and residential growth in the VMC.
The
subway is a step forward in our transformation into a leading urban centre and
a key component of our new downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. The VMC
continues to take shape with residential towers and office buildings, and soon
the subway will be bringing people to and from our growing city. As the largest
and most ambitious project in Vaughan’s history, the VMC will be a destination
of choice for both citizens and visitors.
Today
is an important achievement for everyone involved in this project. We will
continue to work with our partners at the regional, provincial and federal
levels to ensure our transportation system meets our needs – both now and in
the future.
Premier Kathleen Wynne announces the completion of track work for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension.