The City of Greenwood has landed on a list of 45 communities across the province that will be receiving federal funding for local infrastructure projects.
The city will be receiving $147,000 that will be used to update the municipality’s Official Community Plan, according to a news release. An Official Community Plan (OCP) is a living document outlining the long-term vision for communities which identify a local government’s objectives and policies, as well as guide decisions for land use planning.
The federal government provided over 100 million in funding, as all projects were recipients of the UBCM’s third application-based intake for a federal infrastructure fund.
Terry Beech, MP for Burnaby North-Seymour, announced the funding alongside Anne Kang, BC Minister of Municipal Affairs and Jen Ford, president of UBCM.
“Investing in the Strategic Priorities Fund of the Canada Community-Building Fund represents our government’s commitment to bettering communities across Canada,” said Beech, in a news release.
“We are helping British Columbians fund infrastructure projects that promote productivity, economic growth, a clean environment, and, ultimately, create stronger cities. We will continue to deliver funding through CCBF to build a more prosperous future together.”
Elsewhere in the West Kootenay, the City of Nelson is receiving $395,000 for a liquid waste management plan, while the Village of Nakusp is receiving $527,000 for a Raw Water Irrigation project.
“As British Columbia continues to grow and welcome newcomers, communities face increasing demands for services and infrastructure,” said Kang. “This is why our government is supporting projects like road development and wastewater management. We’re ensuring that British Columbians have access to these essential services and amenities that they can rely on within their communities.”