The Quincy Center Concourse Downtown redevelopment project is moving forward, thanks to $8.1 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds.
The Quincy Center Concourse will make improvements on Revere Road, an east-west connector road that will tie together the Quincy downtown area, long separated by a north-south rail corridor, spurring further redevelopment by separating local traffic from thru traffic.
"This is another great example of putting federal stimulus funds to work on projects that enhance our transportation system and unlock economic development opportunities for today and tomorrow," Gov. Deval Patrick said. "Congressman Delahunt is a true partner in our efforts to effectively invest recovery dollars in Quincy and the communities throughout the 10th Congressional District. This redevelopment promises to connect Quincy’s vital downtown, opening the door to the benefits of immediate and long-term job creation and business expansion."
"I am pleased to see the Patrick-Murray Administration direct these federal dollars to such a worthy project," said Delahunt. "This is the final step in bringing downtown Quincy together from a transportation perspective, and that can only result in added business growth for the city."
The $8.1 million ARRA project is Phase II of the larger three-phase Quincy Concourse project, and includes 1,900 feet of roadway reconstruction and realignment, along with demolition of an existing building owned by the city. The completed connection will improve access and is expected to attract business investment on both sides of the rail corridor. The project is expected to be advertised in January, with construction beginning in the spring.
"The new MassDOT Highway Division is committed to moving forward with projects in a timely manner while at the same time working closely with communities and their transportation priorities," said MassDOT Secretary & CEO Jeff Mullan. "This multi-phase Quincy project is a prime example of such collaboration and a clear win for the future of the city."
"New Quincy Center will be the largest job creator and the largest engine for new economic growth in our city’s history totaling more than $1 billion in private investment, and the Quincy Center Concourse is absolutely vital to making it happen," said Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch. "Governor Patrick and our entire federal delegation deserve great credit for their focus and hard work on a project that will ultimately create more than 7,000 jobs in Quincy."
