G.T.R. betterments, construction, etc.

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Central Station, Ottawa.—A new agreement between the G.T.R. and the Government for a lease of the canal reserve at Ottawa for the purpose of a central station was signed Jan. 7. The lease is for 999 years, the rental being $1,100 a year, to be readjusted every 21 years. The station building is to cost at least $250,000, to be under the control of the G.T.R., but terminal facilities are to be afforded to other companies upon fair terms. The Sparks estate, which originally granted the land to the Crown for canal purposes, objected to its utilization for railway purposes, and an agreement was reached whereby the estate was to receive $80,000 in full settlement of its claim. This sum the G.T.R. agrees to pay. Plans are to be prepared by the company and submitted to the Government for approval within six months.

Railways: G.T.Ry.

Stations: Ottawa

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