Government of Canada Invests in British Columbia’s Community Infrastructure
Backgrounder
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada's celebration of our country's 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Budget 2016 provided an additional $150 million over two years to Canada’s Regional Development Agencies to invest in local improvements to communities across the country, starting in 2016-17. $46.2 million was allocated for projects across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is responsible for administering the program in the West.
CIP 150 supports projects seeking to renovate, expand, and improve existing community infrastructure. Priority was given to projects that upgrade recreational facilities, advance a clean growth economy, and have a positive impact on Indigenous communities and peoples.
A Government of Canada CIP 150 investment of $277,019 was announced today for work on three recreational projects in the Vernon area.
roject Proponent |
Project Description |
Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Funding |
Corporation of the City of Vernon |
Renovate the Centennial Outdoor Rink in Vernon |
$80,000 |
Okanagan Indian Band |
Develop a fitness path and renovate facilities at Komasket Park in Vernon |
$47,019 |
Regional District of North Okanagan |
Rehabilitate the Vantage One Soccer Centre artificial turf |
$150,000 |
Total WD funding |
$277,019 |
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