By Editor Monday, September 7, 2009
Coldwater Canyon Avenue could be closed for three days after a 62-inch water main broke in Studio City, damaging nearby homes and businesses. Update: The pipe was originally reported to be 64 inches.
By Online Sunday, March 1, 2009
In the wake of massive stimulus projects being announced, the American Society of Engineers has released their annual report card, saying decades of underfunding and inattention have jeopardized the ability of our nation’s infrastructure to support our economy and facilitate our way of life.
Where is YOUR infrastructure money?By Online Sunday, March 1, 2009
Great question! Try as we might, we simply can’t stay on top of all the funding announcements. If you know of a major announcement coming to your region, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) - we’ll try to feature your story.
Toronto: Pipes in deep troubleBy Online Sunday, March 1, 2009
Another sign of the city’s aging water infrastructure became apparent when 30 south Etobicoke homes went without water… ““I can’t say exactly, but it happens a lot,” one worker said.
Ontario readies shovel on close to 300 infrastructure projectsBy Online Saturday, February 28, 2009
In what may very well be the single largest one-day infrastructure announcement in Canadian history, the Federal and Provincial governments announced over $1.2 billion in funding on 285 infrastructure projects across the province.
John Baird George Smitherman Infrastructure AnnouncementBy Online Saturday, February 14, 2009
Flooding disrupts TTC subway service
By Editor Thursday, February 12, 2009
Toronto’s Union subway station was closed Wednesday night after a water main break flooded parts of the platform.
Construction industry group delivers infrastructure message to Ontario’s finance minister
By Online Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Ontario’s finance minister has been delivered a clear and unified message from the construction industry — revitalization and investment in infrastructure will create sustainable economic activity.
Government says ‘Yes to Infrastructure Stimulus’By Online Wednesday, January 28, 2009
New money will be available for roads, bridges, railways, universities, recreation centres and other infrastructure over the next two years as part of the Conservative government’s effort to give the slowing economy a leg up.
Lake forms in downtown Montreal after 118-year-old pipe burstsBy Online Friday, January 16, 2009
City officials are asking Montrealers to avoid several blocks around Peel Street in the south end of downtown Montreal as crews repair a massive water main break and try to stop the water from spreading.
A one-block radius around the intersection of Peel and St-Jacques streets, where the water main broke, is expected to remain closed until the end of the weekend. The affected roads include St-Antoine, De la Cathédrale and Des Rivières streets.
Toronto’s west end struck by major power outage
By Online Friday, January 16, 2009
There has been a major power outage in Toronto’s west end Thursday evening, on one of the coldest nights of the year.
Finance Minister asking for input… “What’s the best way to stimulate the economy?”
By Online Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Finance Ministry has launched an online survey tool designed to ask Canadians about the best way to stimulate the economy. This is a unique opportunity to affirm what Canadians know - the bestway to stimulate the economy is by expediting infrastructure spending.
News 8 Investigation: Water Main breaks waste 38 Million Gallons of WaterBy Online Sunday, November 23, 2008
The City of San Diego wants its residents to conserve water by using their sprinklers less and taking shorter showers. So why is the city itself wasting millions of gallons of water every year?