Sousa announces investment to kick start Lakeview revitalization

Sousa announces investment to kick start Lakeview revitalization project
People to benefit with access to former OPG lands, western pier,
plus greater connectivity to lakefront trains
Mississauga – Charles Sousa, MPP for Mississauga South, today announced
funding for the first phase of Lakeview revitalization project which, when
completed, will transform the city’s lakeshore for the benefit of everyone in
Mississauga.
The $450,000 investment will kick-start the project, eventually allowing people
access to the western pier on former OPG lands and greater connectivity to
lakefront trails.
Future plans include a potential spur connecting the western pier to Lakefront
Promenade Park, as well as a floating bridge. Today’s funding announcement
will allow for important preliminary work to allow the project to get to the detailed
design phase. The work being funded today will include:
 A risk assessment of the proposed route, including a Remediation Action
Plan and supplementary testing north of the pier
 Immediate clean-up of the identified area; and
 A structural assessment of the pier for longevity and structural capacity
Today’s announcement stems from the Inspiration Lakeview consultation
process, during which residents identified access to the western pier as a priority
to them. Access to the pier would create with greater connectivity to the lakefront
trails and the opportunity for panoramic views of Mississauga’s Lake Ontario
shoreline.
QUOTES
“Today’s announcement is another important step towards the revitalization and
protection of the Lakeview lands, one of Mississauga’s natural waterfront
destinations. I applaud everyone who has contributed to this shared vision and I
look forward to the development of a walkable and vibrant lake front community.”
- Charles Sousa, MPP Mississauga South
120 Lakeshore Road West, Unit 1 & 2 Mississauga L5H 1E8 905-274-8228 csousa.mpp@liberal.ola.org
“This funding announcement by the provincial government is a tremendous
investment that will help the City of Mississauga move forward with our
Inspiration Lakeview plan, which will further unleash the potential of our
waterfront. This is another example of the City of Mississauga partnering with
Premier Kathleen Wynne’s government to achieve real results for residents.
Working together we are building up both Mississauga and all of Ontario.”
- Her Worship Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of the City of Mississauga
“This is a great day for the citizens of Mississauga and everyone who enjoys our
waterfront. This announcement brings us closer to increasing our water’s-edge
experience for the public and realizing our dream of putting the ‘view’ back in
Lakeview.”
- Jim Tovey, Ward 1 Councillor
For additional information please contact:
Kevin Draper, Constituency Assistant to Hon. Charles Sousa MPP Mississauga
South
(905) 274 8228
kdraper@liberal.ola.org
120 Lakeshore Road West, Unit 1 & 2 Mississauga L5H 1E8 905-274-8228 csousa.mpp@liberal.ola.org