McGuinty Government Moving Forward To Better Serve Motorists, Create Jobs

Ontario has selected Host Kilmer Service Centres Inc. as the preferred proponent to modernize and upgrade its highway service centres at 20 locations on Highways 400 and 401. 

Infrastructure Ontario continues to finalize contract details, and expects to conclude negotiations with Host Kilmer this fall. 

The new service centres will include modern fuel and restaurant services, enhanced tourism information, and clean and upgraded rest and comfort facilities. Since the majority of current service centres were originally built in the 1960s, they are no longer in good condition and do not meet modern energy efficiency standards.

These construction projects will create about 2,500 jobs. Details on construction start and re­opening dates for each service area will be available in the fall. 

QUICK FACTS 

  • The new buildings will be certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System (LEEDS) with improved energy efficiency and water conservation.
  • In Ontario's 2009 Budget, the McGuinty government committed $32.5 billion to infrastructure improvements: $5.6 billion directly for highway infrastructure. These investments are expected to generate 50,000 jobs over two years.