Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site as part of the largest federal infrastructure plan in the history of Parks Canada. Funding was first received as part of Budget 2014, and as of April 2022, approximately $786M has been spent, with project work ongoing. Through infrastructure investments, Parks Canada is protecting and conserving national treasures while supporting local economies and contributing to growth in the tourism sector and has delivered approximately 70 projects to date. “It’s a rare opportunity to get inside the minds of the original builders and better inform our efforts to maintain the historical character of each place,” says David Britton, Director of Ontario Waterways. “What makes these projects so unique is how the past interacts with our present, even our future. The start of any rehabilitation project can, in many ways, feel like cracking open a time capsule.” Investments in heritage, visitor, waterway and highway infrastructure ensure safe, high-quality and meaningful experiences for visitors, enabling Canadians to discover nature and connect with history, says Britton. “Infrastructure projects in National Historic Sites are guided by our Cultural Resource Management Policy, Standards and Coboconk Dam 44 FEB 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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