Backgrounder: Canada and British Columbia invest in local infrastructure to help build community connections in Northern B.C
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia are investing over $5.7 million to support nine infrastructure projects in Northern B.C. through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Canada is contributing over $5.1 million, and B.C. is contributing over $615,000.
Under the new COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, the federal cost share for public infrastructure projects is up to 80%, with the Province adding 20% to achieve 100% funding. The federal government is providing up to 100% funding in the territories and for projects intended for Indigenous communities.
Project Information:
Community |
Project Name |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulkley-Nechako |
Smithers-Laidlaw Trail |
Construct an approximate 3.5 km multi-use segment of the Telkwa-Smithers pathway along the Highway 16 corridor to improve active transportation in the area. |
$1,172,752 |
$293,188 |
Burns Lake |
Burns Lake Arena HVAC System Repairs and Upgrades |
Retrofit the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena HVAC and water systems to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs. |
$120,000 |
$30,000 |
Fort St. John |
North Peace Arena 2021 Upgrades |
Replace the roof, install new air handling units and rooftop exhaust fans, and replace interior lights with LED lights. |
$687,200 |
$171,800 |
Gitsegukla Band |
Gitsegukla Community Kitchen Retrofit |
Construct a community kitchen to support meal programs and the teaching of traditional cooking. |
$398,500 |
$0 |
Iskut |
Band Administration Building Renovation |
Renovate the Band administration building to improve energy efficiency and address some health and safety considerations. |
$528,375 |
$0 |
Lhtako Dene Nation |
Multi-use Pathway and Street Lighting Network Development |
Construct a 1.2 km multi-use pathway to safely connect the community’s main amenities, including public transit, the local community hall and playground. |
$997,455 |
$0 |
Nisga’a Village of Gitlaxt'aamix |
Skateen Drive Sidewalk Construction Project |
Construct approximately 475 meters of sidewalks along the main road to increase pedestrian safety in the community. |
$742,333 |
$0 |
Stewart |
Administration Building Exterior Upgrade |
Retrofit an administration building to improve operational and energy efficiency. |
$131,200 |
$32,800 |
Terrace |
Sportsplex Retrofits |
Install a generator and heat-pump to enhance the heating, ventilation and air circulation of the Sportsplex. |
$351,020 |
$87,755 |
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