CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/28/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack - Fraser Canyon, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $425,550 for four projects in the Fraser Valley, under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
In Economic Action Plan 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support for communities with the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Thanks to a commitment of $150 million, communities from coast to coast to coast will see support for improvements to local infrastructure, creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help fund renovations, expansions and rehabilitations to existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for the public. The Program represents one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity across Canada.
Quick Facts
-- The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provides $150
million over two years to be delivered by regional development agencies
across the country. It is part of the federal government's activities to
honour Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. WD is
responsible for the distribution of $46,200,000 over two years for
Western Canada.
-- The four projects being announced today total $425,550 in funding under
the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, and will help improve
existing community infrastructure in Chilliwack, Hope and Harrison Hot
Springs.
Quotes
"Our investment in community infrastructure is part of our Government's plan to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation and it will help preserve valuable community and cultural spaces, such as parks, trails and cultural and community centres, that unite and connect us all across the West."
- Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack - Fraser Canyon
"For over 10 years children and families have greatly enjoyed the Chilliwack Landing Spray Park. Thanks to matching Federal funding, our community will continue to enjoy this free facility with an expanded spray park and improved picnic area."
- Sharon Gaetz, Mayor of the City of Chilliwack
Additional Links
- WD: Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
- Hope Curling Club
- City of Chilliwack
- Fraser Valley Regional District
- Sto:lo Nation
British Columbia Projects being launched today:
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Proponent Description Canada 150 Funding
Amount
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The Hope Curling Club Paint the Hope Curling Club $5,100
Exterior
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City of Chilliwack Renovate the Chilliwack Landing $225,000
Spray Park
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Fraser Valley Regional Upgrade Village of Harrison Hot $24,250
District Springs East Sector Lands park
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Sto:lo Nation Upgrade Sto:lo Coqualeetza $171,200
cultural site buildings in
Chilliwack
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Contacts:
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
613-954-1042
nicholas.insley@wd-deo.gc.ca
Jamie Leggatt
Communications Manager
604.793.2716
leggatt@chilliwack.com
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