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Projects in Ontario, California

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Ontario is $251,283,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
New Model Colony Backbone Infrastructure - This project will jump start the construction of 13,000 residential units in Ontario including 14 miles of roadway serving 3,500 acres. Improvements will consist of roadway circulation, flood protection, etc. Ontario CA 4200 $100,000,000 Streets/Roads -15
North Milliken Ave Grade Separation - This project constructs a highway-railroad grade separation to facilitate goods movement, provide added safety and air quality improvements and improve circulation for Ontario International Airport. Ontario CA 840 $20,000,000 Streets/Roads 4
Francis Street Storm Drain - This project consists of constructing an 84" to 132" reinforced concrete pipe and a 12' x 8' concrete box. The project benefits 4,000 acres by protecting area residents from flood hazards. Ontario CA 630 $15,000,000 Streets/Roads 8
Grove Ave Grade Separation - This project constructs a highway-railroad grade separation to facilitate goods movement, provide added safety and air quality improvements and improve circulation. Ontario CA 352 $8,400,000 Streets/Roads -4
Pavement Rehabilitation - This project consist of pavement rehabilitation on 13 miles of City streets utilizing rubberized asphalt with waste tire grindings - a "Green" project. Ontario CA 164 $3,920,000 Streets/Roads -2
Sidewalk Construction & Repair - This project would construct new sidewalks and repair existing ones, at sites to comply with ADA standards and within "Safe Routes to Schools" areas. Ontario CA 75 $1,798,000 Streets/Roads 2
Recycled Water Service Main Extensions - This project would expand the recycled water distribution system to meet existing demand for recycled water service and to reduce the demand on water supplies in California. Ontario CA 844 $20,100,000 Water 11
Mills Creek Wetlands - The wetlands are a 35 acre site adjacent to 3 miles of recreational trails, camping and educational interpretive centers, and expanded wildlife habitiat for migratory birds and other local species. The project will also improve wate Ontario CA 714 $17,000,000 Water 8
Chino Desalter Expansion - This joint, regional project pumps and treats polluted groundwater, removes salts left by prior agricultural uses, hydraulically controls a major California groundwater basin thereby maximizing the recharging of recycled water. Ontario CA 630 $15,000,000 Water 22
Ontario City Well #43 - This project includes the construction of a new Water Well to increase the capapcity of the City's production of groundwater by 4.3M gallons per day. The project can be used during dry years to supplement imported water. Ontario CA 95 $2,265,000 Water 13
California Friendly Landscape - This project replaces existing turf with drought tolerant landscape to incorporate water conservation in public medians and park land throughout the City. Ontario CA 42 $1,000,000 Water -5
Ontario Civic Center Improvements - This project includes complete rehabilitation of the existing City Hall, construction of a new public parking facility, and installation of equipment for an Emergency Operations Center. The project implements the City' Ontario CA 1218 $29,000,000 CDBG -23
Guasti Parking Structure - The Historic Guasti District project includes development of hotels, offices, retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues. The parking structure includes 750 spaces needed for phase 1 of the project. Ontario CA 472 $11,250,000 CDBG -18
Ontario Downtown Plaza - This project constructs an urban plaza consisting of an amphitheatre, arbor structures, plaza and outdoor space for a Farmers Market, restaurant and parking. The project will use water efficient landscaping Ontario CA 147 $3,500,000 CDBG -8
Veteran's Park Community Center - This project includes a 2,500 sq ft community center constructed to LEED standards and rehabilitation of a park and sportsfield. Park improvements include an additional sportsfield, tot lot and picnic areas. Ontario CA 105 $2,500,000 CDBG 8
Emergency Signal Vehicle Pre-emption Devices at Signalized Intersections - This project would install hardware in Traffic Signals to improve public safety and emergency vehicle response times. Ontario CA 23 $550,000 Public Safety 7