Backgrounder: Canada and British Columbia invest in local infrastructure to help build community connections in the Vancouver Island Region
Backgrounder
Funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support 21 infrastructure projects in the Vancouver Island Region. The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia are investing over $12 million in these projects through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s new COVID-19 Resilience stream. Canada is contributing over $10.3 million, and B.C. is contributing almost $1.7 million.
Under the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alberni-Clayoquot |
Evergreen Park Pedestrian Bridge |
Install a bridge to provide a safe crossing over the Plested Creek, connecting the trail on either side of the creek. |
$26,000 |
$6,500 |
Alberni-Clayoquot |
Lakeshore Drive Pathway |
Construct a 1.2-kilometer multi-use trail, which will connect to existing trails, and provide a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists around Sproat Lake. |
$112,000 |
$28,000 |
Capital Regional District |
Drake Road Trail Upgrade Project |
Construct a pedestrian trail which can also be used in the winter. |
$72,102 |
$18,025 |
Colwood |
Metchosin Road Upgrades |
Construct a buffered bike lane and sidewalk along a section of Metchosin Road. |
$812,000 |
$203,000 |
Comox |
Comox Avenue Sidewalk and Bike Lanes |
Construct bike lanes and sidewalks to increase public safety. |
$735,680 |
$183,920 |
Courtenay |
17th Street Bike Lanes |
Construct bike lanes on 17th Street, creating an east-west connection within the city. |
$1,376,288 |
$344,072 |
Cowichan Tribes First Nation |
Indian Road Active Transportation Path |
Construct a 3.4-kilometer sidewalk along Indian and Miller roads, ensuring a safe route for pedestrians and connecting the community to the downtown core of Duncan. |
$813,191 |
$0 |
Cowichan Valley |
Glenora Trails Head Park to Kinsol Trestle Trail Improvements |
Restore and resurface a section of the old rail bed so that it can be used as a multi-use trail. |
$240,000 |
$60,000 |
Gabriola Island Community Hall Association |
Outdoor Community Gathering Space on Gabriola |
Construct an outdoor, accessible multi-use facility, enabling the public to congregate safely for outdoor events according to COVID-19 protocols. |
$203,324 |
$50,831 |
Galiano Island |
Recycling Depot Infrastructure Upgrade to Improve COVID-19 Safety |
Construct a building with retractable walls at the recycling depot, enabling the public to follow COVID-19 protocols when dropping off waste and recycling. |
$306,681 |
$76,671 |
Klahoose First Nation |
Air-source Heat Pump and Roof-top Solar Photovoltaic Retrofit |
Install an electric air source heat pump and solar panels in the multi-use building to decrease electricity consumption and associated operating costs. |
$525,834 |
$0 |
K’ómoks First Nation |
Community Complex Upgrades and Food Security Storage Addition |
Install a food security storage system, including dry storage, a walk-in fridge, and freezer space to store traditional food harvested by the community. |
$718,555 |
$0 |
Kwakiutl First Nation |
Administration and Gymnasium Rooftop Replacement and Solar PV Retrofit |
Install a new rooftop, including solar panels, to prevent leaking and support the Nation’s clean energy goals. |
$506,830 |
$0 |
Metchosin District |
Community Wellness Infrastructure Project |
Renovate a decommissioned elementary school, rendering it safe for community use according to COVID-19 protocols. |
$755,681 |
$188,922 |
Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nation |
Community Centre / School Solar Project |
Install solar panels and a battery system to provide emergency power to the community centre during outages. |
$396,850 |
$0 |
Nanaimo |
Dunsmuir Community Park Phase 2 Improvements |
Install playground equipment, a pathway, and a picnic area to encourage outdoor activity in the community. |
$296,208 |
$74,052 |
Pauquachin First Nation |
Pauquachin Ardmore Kitchen and Servery Renovation |
Renovate the kitchen and serving area to help equip the community with the means to ensure food security. |
$295,000 |
$0 |
Pender Islands |
Pender Islands Health Centre HVAC and Generator Replacement |
Install a generator and upgrade the centre's HVAC system. |
$131,226 |
$32,806 |
Powell River |
Improving Air Quality of a Curling Rink |
Install proper insulation and de-humidifier to increase air quality and minimize spread of COVID-19. |
$244,800 |
$61,200 |
Sooke |
Otter Point Corridor Active Transportation Project - Sidewalks & Bike Lanes |
Construct approximately 430 meters of sidewalks and 720 meters of bike lanes as well as crosswalks to provide a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists. |
$1,456,720 |
$364,180 |
Victoria |
Victoria Conservatory of Music - Creating Healthy Spaces & Increasing Online Capabilities |
Install no-touch fixtures and air purifiers as well as livestream and recording equipment at the Victoria Conservatory of Music building. |
$291,562 |
$72,890 |
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