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Cambridge could also have leverage if any part of the route passes over parts of their property. Kitchener and Waterloo found this out when the LRT route needed land around the Grand River Hospital land. The KW Hospital site is jointly owned by the two cities.
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Given what other cities have gotten and the current government, what are the chances this gets funded
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Depending on what happens federally, I wouldn't be shocked if the province pledges funding for this in late 2021/early 2022. Cambridge and Kitchener-Conestoga are potential swing ridings.
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Anyone know what is next here? What would be a realistic timeline?
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06-19-2019, 02:39 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-19-2019, 02:43 PM by Bob_McBob.)
Funding approved 2022, construction begins a few years later, service in maybe 2030? Somehow that seems overly optimistic though.
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06-19-2019, 02:50 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-19-2019, 02:51 PM by MidTowner.)
Probably more like construction in 2025 for a 2030 launch.
Ion Phase One will have taken about five years from construction to opening.
Edit: Sorry for mis-reading your post, Bob. Your timeline seems spot on to me.
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By the time funding is given, how much will the route have changed?
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06-21-2019, 01:07 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-21-2019, 01:15 PM by ac3r.)
I could see it changing a little bit. What they've planned so far has surely been considered the best possible route after going through a lot of people/consultations. But like anything, it'll have some flexibility.