Field, British Columbia - July 17, 2015 – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Parks Canada
David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure investments totalling more than $62 million in several Parks Canada projects across Yoho National Park.
This major investment includes extensive paving, guardrail replacement and slope stabilization work along the Yoho National Park portion of the Trans-Canada Highway; re-paving Emerald Lake Road; and, new wayfinding signage leading to Takakkaw Falls.
These projects are the result of an unprecedented investment by the Government of Canada to support infrastructure work in our national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas. This investment represents the largest federal infrastructure plan in the 104-year history of Parks Canada, ensuring these cherished places are protected and secured for the future while also creating and protecting jobs and opportunities.
Jonathan Lefebvre
Office of the Minister of the Environment
819-997-1441
Lindsay McPherson
Federal Infrastructure Investments Communications Officer
Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay Field Unit
250-347-6153
Lindsay.mcpherson@pc.gc.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada
1-855-862-1812
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