New Office to Lead Toronto's Infrastructure Renewal

The City of Toronto has launched its new Major Capital Infrastructure Coordination Office. As recommended by Mayor David Miller’s Fiscal Review Panel, the office provides new high-level leadership and coordination of the city’s priorities for infrastructure renewal. The appointment of Peter Crockett, P. Eng. as director of the office took effect Monday, November 3, 2008.

“Toronto’s capital investment in water, transportation and transit infrastructure will be of critical importance over the next decade,” said Miller. “Mr. Crockett’s extensive experience in the management of complex, high profile and multi-stakeholder projects will serve the city well.”

Crockett’s career of more than 20 years in the public service includes experience as a transportation engineer for the City of Edmonton, teaching master at Mohawk College, and a series of progressive positions as senior planner, traffic manager and director of engineering and construction for the Region of Peel. Crockett was also the general manager of public works for the City of Hamilton and most recently has been commissioner of planning and public works for Halton Region.

As the director, Crockett will lead the development of a consolidated five and 10-year infrastructure plan for the city and will review capital projects for consistency with corporate and environmental policies and standards. The office will also establish standards and protocols for the city’s capital projects.