Ontario Construction News staff writer
Bowmanville Construction Partners has been awarded a contract for advance planning to extend GO train service to Bowmanville. The project is another milestone in the province’s plan to extend the commuter rail service further into Durham Region.
“This contract brings us one step closer to extending the Lakeshore East GO line further into Durham Region, bringing GO train service to the people of Bowmanville for the first time,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Our government is supporting the largest transit expansion in North America, reducing gridlock, cutting commute times and improving the movement of people and goods throughout the province. We made a promise to get it done and we’re hard at work delivering on that promise.”
The project will extend the Lakeshore East GO line about 20 kilometres east into Bowmanville.
“As more people call Ontario home, our government is making sure communities have access to fast, frequent and reliable transit,” said Caroline Mulroney, minister of transportation. “By expanding our transportation network, we’re fighting gridlock, driving economic growth and attracting more jobs and investments to our province.”
The expansion is expected to include new stations in Oshawa, Courtice and Bowmanville.
“This announcement is fantastic news for Oshawa,” said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter. “Residents will have better access to jobs across the region, and neighbourhoods in our community will be revitalized through the investments this project will bring. I am so pleased the Ontario government has recognized the importance of keeping Oshawa connected to better transit options.”