Wellington— The Rural Municipality of Wellington has completed a feasibility and viability study to identify transit recommendations. The municipality will also expand the Sunset Drive sidewalk to enable safer pedestrian access to local businesses on this major road. These two projects are the result of a combined investment of $429,110 from the federal government and the Rural Municipality of Wellington.
Announced by Member of Parliament Bobby Morrissey and Mayor Irene MacCaull, these projects will provide safer access to transportation that connects residents to their community. The feasibility and viability study was undertaken to provide recommendations for safer and accessible public transportation for residents of the Rural Municipality of Wellington and surrounding areas. The study included recommendations to improve access to essential community services, such as a school, skating rink, fitness center and cultural events. It also identified potential transportation options for employees and college students who do internships at Le Chez Nous, a local non-profit community care facility.
The expansion of the pedestrian sidewalk on Sunset Drive will include the installation of approximately 500 metres of concrete sidewalk. The expansion will allow pedestrians to safely access the local businesses on Sunset Drive. These businesses include a convenience store, garage, Access PEI offices, the postal office, financial services, childcare facilities and the Royal Canadian Legion, as well as fitness and recreational services.
By continuing to work closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that Canadians have access to infrastructure that can connect them to jobs, services, amenities, and their communities at large.
“The upgrade to the Sunset Drive sidewalk is one of the many projects that show our commitment to the wellbeing of our communities. The investment will allow all residents to safely access local services and take part in physical activities such as cycling and walking. We value the benefits the investment will also have on plans to help the Rural Municipality of Wellington improve rural transportation to strengthen the community.” – Bobby Morrissey, MP for Egmont, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities