August 2010 Archive

Province Gives “Green” Light for Ottawa LRT Project 3 Comments


Train Station

An artistic rendering of the new LRT station at the VIA Terminal. Ottawa, 17 August 2010 –Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (OLRT) project is a big step closer to reality today, with the approval of the Environmental Assessment (EA) by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. “EA approval is a major milestone for this critical project.” said Mayor Larry O’Brien. “This, combined with $600M dollars in previously announced provincial funding, and matching support from the federal government, is a strong indication that the ... Read more