Politics
Roxburgh Park Approves $18.4 Million Infrastructure Bond for Roads, Facilities
The bond directs $18.4 million from the capital works fund to widen two arterial roads and expand a municipal service depot, with work expected to begin in the fourth quarter.
How we reported this
Roxburgh Park City Council passed the Infrastructure Bond Measure on July 7 by a 5-2 vote, authorising the sale of general obligation bonds to pay for road widening on Elm Street and Maple Avenue plus an addition to the central service depot.
The measure follows the release of the city’s 2025 traffic volume report, which recorded a 14 percent increase in daily vehicle counts on those two corridors compared with 2023 figures. Council documents state the projects address capacity shortfalls identified in that report.
Jobs and Construction Activity
City procurement records show the road projects are projected to require 28 full-time equivalent construction positions for an estimated 14 months. The service depot expansion is listed in the bond resolution as creating six permanent maintenance roles once completed. Local hiring provisions in the ordinance require contractors to advertise openings through the municipal workforce centre for at least 30 days before seeking outside applicants.
Residents living within two blocks of the work zones will see temporary lane closures and detours beginning in October. The depot expansion will add evening and weekend operating hours for vehicle maintenance and waste collection equipment servicing, according to the facilities division schedule attached to the resolution.
Budget Allocation and Timeline
The adopted bond document allocates $11.2 million to the two road segments and $7.2 million to the depot. Debt service is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2027 at an estimated annual cost of $1.1 million, drawn from the general fund, as outlined in the city’s five-year financial forecast. Bidding for the first phase of road work opens on August 12, with council staff required to present contract awards at the September 2 regular meeting.
Project status reports will be posted monthly on the city website, and residents may submit comments through the public works department’s online portal during the construction period.