Winnipeg’s Union Station upgrades completed
Written by jrood
VIA Rail Canada has completed CA$3 million (US$3,050,330) to Union Station in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. The Honorable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) was joined by VIA Chairman Paul G. Smith; VIA President Marc Laliberté; Winnipeg Deputy Mayor Justin Swandel and BOMA Manitoba President Tom Skraba. "These impressive upgrades to Winnipeg's historic station are a shining example of the positive results to emerge from Canada's Economic Action Plan," said Minister Fletcher. "Our Government is proud to invest in projects like this that not only improve passenger rail service but create jobs right here in Winnipeg." Union Station's renovations included major repairs to the station roof and train shed, including upgrades to make the more than 100-year-old station more energy efficient, while carefully maintaining the distinctive features of the heritage building's Beaux-Arts design. As a result of these upgrades, Union Station was awarded the BESt level 2 certification for energy efficiency by the Building Owners and Managers Association of Manitoba (BOMA). Funding for the project came from the Government of Canada's CA$923 million (US$938,485,000) investment in VIA Rail for improvements to its facilities, equipment and infrastructure. This includes CA$407 million (US$413,828,000) through Canada's Economic Action Plan.
