Civil Municipal - May 2024

streetscape and beautification improvements were made, redefining the regional standard for design. The twinning of the Garden City Skyway is an upcoming project that will have a significant impact on the region. “This is probably the single biggest infrastructure piece that Ontario has invested in, in the Niagara region, in 50 years,” boasts Zalepa. The goal is to increase present and future capacity on the busy QEWwhich is often bottlenecked during the busy summer months. “We’re working with the region, the town, and the province to begin to look at some of the additional infrastructure that’s going to need to be updated and adjusted around the bases of the Skyway. That’s going to improve the traffic flow and the active transit all around Glendale, which is what we want long term,” he says. Mentioning the town’s plans to add more residential units as the Glendale community evolves, he continues, “We want people to be able to get on to public transit, or use their bike, or walk. All of that is coming together, which is pretty exciting. But the Skyway redevelopment is going to be a fairly significant infrastructure piece.” STAYING TRUE TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN As Mayor Zalepa reflects on the town’s priorities, he says the emphasis is on staying true to the strategic plan. “There is only so much capacity that a small municipality has,” he remarks. “We have a great opportunity, long term, for our community if we continue to show that Niagara- on-the-Lake is a great place to invest and that we’re interested in ensuring that we protect the heritage and the landscape and the beauty while welcoming the investment.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Nederman Canada, Ltd. www.nederman.com Nederman Canada, Ltd. celebrates its 35th year in Canada and global headquarters Nederman Holding AB celebrates its 80th anniversary of pioneering clean air solutions for workplaces that include manufacturing, fire departments and vehicle repair shops. Since 1944, the company has developed technologies to protect the health and safety of workers worldwide. n White Oaks Resort & Spa www.whiteoaksresort.com Long an icon in Niagara-on-the-Lake, White Oaks Resort & Spa is Ontario’s first combined 4 Diamond 5 Star Resort with a reputation for outstanding comfort and luxury service. Featuring refined guestrooms, casual and fine dining, internationally recognized Spa, sprawling fitness club, expansive conference centre, and convenient access to Niagara attractions. n Hummel Properties Inc. www.hummelproperties.ca n Niagara College Canada www.niagaracollege.ca n Vintage Hotels www.vintage-hotels.com n Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com 138 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05