The Government of Quebec in Canada and the federal government have agreed to invest more than C$36.1m ($27.5m) to develop a rail bridge over the Mistassini River in Dolbeau-Mistassini.
As part of the Mistassini River rail bridge project, the Government of Canada will provide C$12m ($9.13m), while Quebec will contribute more than C$24.1m ($18.33m).
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The funding will come from the country’s New Building Canada Fund, Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – National and Regional Projects.
Once completed, the Mistassini River rail bridge will strengthen connectivity in the Lac-Saint-Jean region and enhance freight and passenger transportation.
Quebec Premier and Minister Responsible for the Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean Region Philippe Couillard said: “Our businesses require an efficient, reliable, modern and competitive way of transporting their goods to thrive. It is an undeniable factor and the main reason we chose to support this project.
“Moreover, the rail link was recommended by the Transportation Working Group of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Regional Economic Summit, supported by the Economic Intervention Tactical Group; two working groups we set up in recent years in collaboration with regional socio-economic organisations to contribute to local strength and vitality.”
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By GlobalDataThe scope of the rail bridge project includes the development of a rail yard on the west side of the Mistassini river, as well as the construction of a railway connection to the industrial park on the east side of the river. It will also feature the deployment of a surface to enable emergency vehicle traffic movement and will aim at connecting the bridge to the existing railway system.
Lac-Saint-Jean Member of Parliament Richard Hébert said: “The Government of Canada’s investment in the railway bridge project is an essential contribution. It reaffirms our support for the local workers and industry.
“We are proud to announce the construction of this infrastructure, which will facilitate the daily movement of goods from one side of the river to the other.”
Under the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada will invest more than C$180bn ($136.9bn) over 12 years. Approximately C$10.1bn ($7.68bn) of such funding will be utilised to support trade and transportation projects.
