In Question Period on July 8, Premier Kathleen Wynne publicly acknowledged the importance of the Highway 6 Morriston bypass project and Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott’s efforts to get the project on to the Ministry of Transportation’s five-year plan.
In response to a question from Opposition Leader Jim Wilson, Premier Wynne said, “We understand the constraints that have to be in place. But the other reality is that there are investments needed.
“I would just call attention to a statement that the member for Wellington–Halton Hills made yesterday in his first member’s statement.”
Arnott’s July 7 statement began by highlighting the importance of the Highway 6 Morriston bypass and the need to get the project on the Ministry of Transportation’s five-year plan.
“I’m glad that the premier has finally acknowledged that the Morriston bypass is needed,” said Arnott. “As a former minister of transportation, she must know the importance of this project.”
Once a provincial budget is passed, it is normal for the Ministry of Transportation to review its five-year plan and make changes as projects are completed and new ones are considered.
Page 265 of the 2014 Ontario Budget Papers indicates that the government plans to spend almost $2.5 billion on provincial highway infrastructure this fiscal year.
“Now that the premier has acknowledged the need for this project in the Legislature, I hope that we will soon see the Highway 6 Morriston bypass added to the Ministry’s five-year plan,” said Arnott.
Working with Puslinch council and the County of Wellington, Arnott has for years noted the need for the Highway 6 Morriston bypass in the Ontario Legislature.
