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Twinning of the 18th Street Bridge:
New 18th Street bridges are being constructed and will replace the current single bridge. The northbound bridge was in service by fall 2009. The $28 million dollar project is anticipated to be complete and both bridges and road ways will be in service by September 2010.

Fire Hall:
Construction is almost complete on the new $8.7 million fire hall. The new 30,000-square-foot building will house the fire hall and associated offices as well as the 911 communications centre. In addition to providing space for emergency vehicles, the new fire hall will include a kitchen, day room, space for a museum, a physical fitness room, a classroom and a 50-foot functional hose tower that can also be used as a training facility. Target occupation date is set for mid August 2010.
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Police Station:
A tender package for the construction of a new police station at Victoria Avenue and 10th street will be distributed late July 2010
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Kristopher Campbell Memorial Skateboard Park:
Construction of the $1.1 million skate park kicked off earlier this summer on the corner of Ninth Street and Princess Avenue, the former site of the famed Prince Edward Hotel. Completion, weather permitting is set for the end of July. The 25,000 square foot outdoor recreation facility that respects both the unique needs of the skateboarding community and the history of the Eddy. Stairs, rails, jumps, and ramps that skateboarders, rollerbladers and BMX bikers crave are included in the skateboard park plans. All the way around the perimter there will be heritage signage components that explain the history of the site. The plaza's southwest corner will also provide a performance area to accommodate "plugged in" musical or art performances.
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Western Manitoba Cancer Centre:
Construction is underway on a $24-million, Western Manitoba Cancer Centre that will provide radiation therapy, chemotherpay, and outpatient care. The new facility will include radiation therapy and chemotherapy units as well as: a supportive care area including offices for a pharmacist and a dietician as well as support services for emotional, social and spiritual health for patients and their families; the introduction of effective and efficient practices to help patients and families navigate the cancer journey; an outpatient clinic with work areas and exam rooms; a quiet area for patients and family members; and volunteer space. Construction of the project is expected to create 328 construction jobs over the course of the project, which is scheduled to be completed by late 2010. Services are anticipated to begin at the new centre in the spring 2011.
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YMCA:
The YMCA is expanding. The expansion includes a Junior Olympic-sized pool, which is six lanes and 25 meters in length, as well as a recreational pool which will feature "beach front entry". The new facilities will include a large aquatic spa, wheel chair accessible hot tub, the "lazy river," and waterslides. A unique feature will be a "floating floor". The pool will be able to accomodate both youngsters who need a shallow depth and advanced swimmers who prefer deeper waters. In addition to the aquatic facilities, the expansion includes a new gym, multipurpose rooms, an exercise studio, and a new fitness studio combining cardio and muscular equipment. The facility will also house the rock climbing wall and a children's play structure. The YMCA plans to make use of its current building by converting the current fitness area into a 48 space daycare. "Green" technology will improve the building's energy and water efficiency. Pool water will be used to flush toilets, thus saving water. The YMCA is currently finalizing agreements with the City of Brandon, MCM Architects are architects of record. Construction will take approximatley 18 months to complete.
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Motel 6:
Construction of a new Motel 6 has begun and is scheduled for completion this summer. The hotel will have 89 rooms with approximately 20 of those being extended stay rooms featuring full kitchenettes and eating areas. The several million dollar project will feature the light and open living area design of the Motel 6 Phoenix prototype, including a 24 hour food and beverage market place, bright colours, meeting facilities and hot tub.

Best Western Motel:
A new 79 room hotel will be constructed in Brandon. Construction will begin in the fall of 2010 and the hotel is expected to open in the Spring / Summer of 2011. The hotel is estimated to be approximatley 43,000 sq ft in size.

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Instrumental Landing System:
In 2009, the Brandon Municipal Airport was successful in receiving 1.5 million in funding for the installation of an Instrument Landing System (ILS). This ILS project was funded under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Infrastructure Program, of which is funded equally by Federal and Provincial governments and the City of Brandon. This investment in the installation of an ILS at The Brandon Municipal Airport will allow the City of Brandon and Southwestern Manitoba the opportunity to improve the long-term economics of this region by diversifying the local economy, providing alternatives to economic barriers for airport development, increased safety for life flights, attracting regularly scheduled passenger service, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents in the Southwestern Manitoba Community. The installation of the ILS system will be completed by September 1, 2010

Manitoba Advantage 2010:
2010 Manitoba Budget Paper - Manitoba Advantage

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