Backgrounder: Lower Mainland communities receive $1.4 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $1.4 million in PacifiCan funding for six projects in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. This includes over $1.2 million for four projects through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and $121,700 for two projects through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF). 

The projects announced today include:

Canada Community Revitalization Fund

City of Maple Ridge 
$500,000  
Funding will support developing a new multi-use park in Maple Ridge. Project work includes construction and installation of basketball and hockey courts, a splash pad, and playground.

City of New Westminster    
$243,750     
Funding will help upgrade the infrastructure at Tipperary Park and City Hall in New Westminster, including creating a rain garden, cycling enclosure, and new gathering area.  

City of Port Moody
$495,000
Funding will support revitalizing the Shoreline Trail boardwalk in Port Moody. Project activities include restoring a 145-metre elevated boardwalk and four timber bridges that are reaching the end of their serviceable life.

Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Society  
$43,950       
Funding will help upgrade Hyack Square in New Westminster, one of the oldest urban squares in Western Canada. Project activities include installing a performance stage, outdoor seating, portable toilets, and games.

Tourism Relief Fund

British Columbia Lodging and Campgrounds Association       
$70,200   
Funding will go towards developing a visitor’s guide for campgrounds that will help protect B.C.'s wilderness. This “Camper’s Code” will promote guidelines and expectations for camping and other wilderness activities. 

Woori Tours 
$51,500          
Funding will help the company purchase a motor coach bus for its tour operations from downtown Vancouver to the Rockies and other popular B.C. destinations.

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