For immediate release
June 18, 2018
MARKHAM, ON – The Regional Municipality of York together with York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC) announced today the award of a $16.7 million contract to Orin Contractors Corporation for the construction of a new bus transit terminal in the City of Markham.
The Cornell Terminal will be built at Highway 7 and Ninth Line near Markham-Stouffville Hospital in the Cornell Community. This new terminal will serve as a transit hub, connecting customers to destinations in York Region and neighbouring regions.
“York Regional Council is committed to building a world-class transit system,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. “During this term of council, we are spending more money on transit and transportation-related initiatives than any other previous term of council. This new bus transit terminal is one more example of how we are enhancing the entire Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area transportation network.”
“The City of Markham is a hub for business, education and innovation, and in order to meet the needs of our growing community, we have to stay ahead of the curve on transit and urban mobility,” says Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of the City of Markham and Chairman of the YRRTC Board. “The new Cornell Terminal and projects like it are key to attracting even more global investment and creating thriving communities. This is great news for the people of Markham and York Region alike.”
The total project cost is $36.8 million, with the Government of Canada contributing $10.4 million, the Province of Ontario providing $10.8 million and The Regional Municipality of York providing $15.6 million.
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC) is responsible for the planning, design and construction of the full vivaNext rapid transit network and related infrastructure to deliver on the transit priorities set out in the York Region Transportation Master Plan. YRRTC is a wholly-owned subsidiary and share capital corporation of The Regional Municipality of York. The vivaNext rapid transit network is a key component of the vision outlined by Ontario’s Places to Grow Act, which aims to manage growth in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly way that enriches communities. For more information, please visit www.vivanext.com.
The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns, and provides a variety of programs and services to 1.2 million residents and 51,000 businesses with 620,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices.
Contact:
Mary-Lynn Smith
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
905-886-6767 ext. 71388
mary-lynn.smith@york.ca