Civil Municipal - May 2024

strategically connected: “We’re integrating our parks with major trails that link across the city, enhancing accessibility and enjoyment for our residents. For instance, trails from Lockview Park will connect to our main north-south canal trail, eventually leading to our largest recreational complex, the Vale Centre.” INFRASTRUCTURE AND INNOVATION Port Colborne is actively addressing its infrastructure needs, focusing on critical developments that will shape the city’s growth and functionality in the coming years. Steve Shypowskyj, Director of Public Works, outlines a significant project that illustrates the city’s proactive approach: “We’re currently planning a crucial infrastructure development involving the installation of a service tunnel beneath the canal. This tunnel will connect the regional water tower on the west to the east side of town, significantly enhancing our service capacity and reliability.” This development is a structural improvement and a strategic expansion of the city’s capabilities, providing necessary services to previously inaccessible areas. “The new tunnel will facilitate the development of the East Side Employment Lands, creating opportunities for industrial properties and providing an additional sewage line back to our treatment plant,” Shypowskyj adds. This forward-thinking project is expected to improve service efficiency across the city and catalyze economic growth by making the east side more attractive for business and residential developments. BROADBAND AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS In the evolving urban fabric of Port Colborne, the intersection of technology and infrastructure is creating newpossibilities for growth and connectivity. Mayor Steele elaborates on how Port Colborne is broadening its infrastructure to include more than just traditional utilities. “When we planned the canal tunnel project, I insisted we think bigger—beyond water and sewer. Peters Construction Group has grown into a multi-disciplinary corporation o ering a wide range of professional services to meet continually changing and demanding cliental requirements. Despite its quick growth and success, the company has remained a family operated business with core values of quality and professionalism. Peters Construction Group has emerged as a top-of-the-list competitive Heavy Civil Contractor. Our disciplines include road construction, earthworks, mobile crushing, environmental remediation, project management and development, and material hauling and disposal. 3 Cross Street, Suite 203, Welland, ON L3B 5X6 905-714-0011 info@petersgroup.ca www.petersgroup.ca. 143 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05 PORT COLBORNE, ON