en.Wedoany.com Reported - A $390.4 million CAD Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) maintenance and storage facility, the Birch Transit Centre, has officially opened in Hamilton, adding capacity to support the city's bus network.
The facility is part of the City of Hamilton's efforts to expand and modernize its transit system through the HSR Next project. As HSR adds buses to meet growing demand and support citywide service improvements, its existing maintenance and storage facilities have reached capacity. The Birch Transit Centre addresses this need by providing additional indoor space for storing and servicing buses, enabling HSR to support an expanding fleet across two locations, helping ensure buses are properly maintained and protected from weather, providing reliable transit service for residents.
Mayor Andrea Horwath stated that reliable public transit is essential for keeping residents connected to jobs, schools, services, and each other, and the Birch Transit Centre is an investment in supporting the city's future. By enhancing HSR's capacity and supporting a larger fleet, the centre is improving service for residents and visitors while building a stronger, more connected Hamilton for the future.
The $390.4 million CAD project was funded by three levels of government: the Government of Canada contributed $142.8 million CAD, the Government of Ontario provided $92.6 million CAD, and the City of Hamilton contributed $155 million CAD. Construction began in 2023 and has been completed. The facility includes indoor bus storage, a bus washing system, administrative spaces, and infrastructure designed to support future electric battery buses.
With the Birch Transit Centre now operational, HSR has the infrastructure to support fleet growth and improve service reliability, helping achieve the transit expansion planned for Hamilton residents in the coming years.
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