Project made possible thanks to federal Gas Tax Fund

January 21, 2014 - Sarnia, Ontario

Sarnia's Donohue Bridge was recently given a facelift thanks to federal and municipal investments. Officials gathered today at the Bridge to celebrate the completion of substructure improvements to the pier columns, pier caps, slope paving and drainage system.

The improvements to this vital thoroughfare between the industrial sector and downtown Sarnia will help commuters and visitors alike move around the city safely and efficiently for years to come. The rehabilitation project, entailing the update of both the substructure and the deck of the bridge, was planned in three phases so the bridge could remain open for traffic throughout rehabilitation.

Work completed previously included the rehabilitation of the southbound lane's deck, parapet walls, streetlight, weatherproofing and wearing surface. The next phase will see improvements to the northbound deck and parapet walls.

Quick facts
  • The Government of Canada is contributing $3,850,000 through the federal Gas Tax Fund transfer to this project.
  • The City of Sarnia is providing the remaining $3,350,000 of the total project cost of $7,200,000.
  • To date, a total of $14,520,878 has been made available to the City of Sarnia and a total of $25,330,231 to Lambton County through the Gas Tax Fund.
Quotes

"Our Government is proud to invest in infrastructure projects like the rehabilitation of Donohue Bridge. These improvements will ensure safer travel for local residents, businesses and visitors. Our Government's investments through the Gas Tax Fund transfer will continue to generate economic growth and job creation here in Sarnia and across Canada for years to come."

-Patricia Davidson, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton

"The City of Sarnia is pleased with the support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Gas Tax Fund transfer to assist with the renewal of this vital economic artery for the community and Canada. The rehabilitation of the Donohue Overpass will allow the free flow of people and goods to Sarnia's Industrial Valley that is Eastern Canada's energy hub for many years to come."

-Mike Bradley, Mayor of Sarnia

"Canada's Gas Tax Fund delivers for Ontario's municipalities by meeting our pressing need for infrastructure investment. Through our unique federal-municipal partnership, municipalities invest the Fund exactly where it is needed the most which helps to make our communities safer, more efficient and prosperous."

-Russ Powers President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Additional links
  • Learn more about the federal Gas Tax Fund.
  • Learn more about Sarnia construction projects.
  • For additional information about federal investments in infrastructure in your region, visit Provinces-Territories - Main Page.
Contacts

Marie-Josée Paquette
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838

Mike Berkvens
Development Manager
City of Sarnia
519-332-0330 Ext. 3359

Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-Free 1-877-250-7154

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