www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday February 20, 2009 - 3 New GO parking facility could be ready by 2011 Continued from page 1 minutes to 8 a.m. you would drive up and down and not be able to get a parking space, and then there would be a train of cars and they would all end up on the QEW," said Young. "Every space we add here is another car taken off the QEW every business day forever." Flynn was also enthusiastic about what the day's announcement will mean not only for commuters, but for the environment, as well. "This is great news for our community. We are adding about 1,000 additional parking spaces," he said. "Investing in our transit infrastructure creates jobs and will get more people on public transit and that helps improve the air we breathe." The pair noted that the money they are investing in GO Transit will go towards the building of a multi-level parking structure, the construction of which is scheduled to being in the summer of 2010 with its completion expected in 2011. Young noted this was a particularly good deal for the people of Oakville because with the federal and provincial governments chipping in 50-50, no municipal money will be used for the parking structure and as such local property taxes will not be affected. "This is an example of where two levels of government are working together, which is exactly what the taxpayers have told us they want us to do in a recession," said Young. "This is part of a $500 million investment being made by the Province of Ontario and the federal government to upgrade GO transit facilities at 12 locations. This is the largest federal investment in Oakville in over 15 years." GO Transit officials have yet to decide exactly where they are going to build the facility at the Oakville GO Station and cannot say if existing parking spots will be impacted during construction. GO Transit spokesperson Vanessa Thomas noted that precautions are usually taken in the event of such a disruption. "Sometimes GO Transit adds temporary parking spots at a site to provide parking relief to our customers when there is a long-term parking expansion project being completed," she said. "If there was a temporary loss of parking spots at the Oakville GO Station, it would be a temporary inconvenience for a long-term solution." A parking structure at the Oakville GO Station was originally scheduled for completion in 2009. Thomas notes another delay is not likely this time. "This funding ensures the work will begin very shortly on this project," she said. Once in a Lifetime Sale 70 (this is not a typo) % OFF Entire Winter Inventory ONE DAY ONLY! Special Hours: 8am - 8pm Hearing aid not doing its job? · Unable to use the phone with hearing aids? · Hollow-sounding or echoing voices? · Not hearing voices well in noise? · Too much whistling? No matter where you purchased your hearing aid, we will test it to see if it is giving you the best sound possible. At Hopedale Hearing Clinic we will maximize the performance of your hearing to suit your listening needs. Sunday, February 22nd Remember: This is a 1 Day Only Special Sale Don't Miss It. Free hearing test for 55 years or older Call for appointment · Home visits available · ADP, DVA, WSIB authorized vendor · On site hearing aid repairs by appointment only (usually while you wait) · Complimentary clean & check hearing aids 200 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville 905.842.0232 www.burrowsclothiers.com Hopedale Hearing Clinic In Hopedale Mall, next to the CIBC 1515 Rebecca Street, Unit 38, Oakville · 905-827-7333 Crime Prevention Starts in the Neighbourhood www.oakvilleneighbourhoodwatch.ca