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McGuinty Government invests in
the Goderich & Walkerton Courthouses -
Feb. 16, 2007 $278,000 To
Enhance Security And Increase Capacity
Clinton — The McGuinty government is investing approximately $210,000 to
enhance security and increase capacity in the Goderich courthouse, Carol
Mitchell, MPP for Huron-Bruce announced today. The Walkerton courthouse
will receive $ 68,000 to improve security. Carol Mitchell said that the
money for Walkerton will be used to build an additional interview room
on the second floor for counsel to interview clients.
“Our government is providing new funding to ensure that Goderich and
Walkerton courthouses continues to meet the community’s needs,” said
Carol Mitchell, MPP. “Enhanced security will improve public safety and
upgrades to the facility will help to ensure that the courthouse can
better manage growing demand for services.”
At the Goderich courthouse a perimeter security system will be
installed, the paging system will be expanded, and the alarm system will
be upgraded. In addition, the Family Law Information Center in the
courthouse will be relocated and divided into interview and community
service rooms. Project planning began in November 2006 and construction
is underway and is expected to be completed later this year.
“Access to justice depends on modern, efficient and effective
courthouses,” said Attorney General Michael Bryant. “This initiative is
part of the government’s continuing commitment to invest in the justice
system in Ontario, ensuring our court facilities remain safe and
accessible.”
The McGuinty government is spending $3.7 million over the next few
months to improve 18 courthouses in communities across the province.
The funding comes from the government’s $190 million economic stimulus
package, which is a key component of the government’s plan to encourage
a stronger workforce and a stronger economy.
Announced in the 2006 Fall Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, the
stimulus package aims to boost jobs and growth through a focus on four
key areas:
Focused training and job services to help job-threatened and laid-off
workers find new jobs
Fast-tracking infrastructure projects to generate immediate economic
activity and job creation
Encouraging Ontario tourism to boost economic activity and
tourism-related jobs
Strengthening inter-provincial trade to match industrial needs in
Alberta with Ontario’s industrial capacity.
“While the economy remains fundamentally strong, it is important to
remember that slower growth has a real impact on people and
communities,” said Finance Minister Greg Sorbara. “Each of the four
areas we are focusing on represents the building blocks of a sound
economic foundation. Investing in these areas now means a more
prosperous and competitive future for Ontario.”
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For further information
Carol Mitchell, MPP
Huron-Bruce
519 482-5630 |
