WILLIAMS LAKE, BC, June 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada announced a joint investment of more than $5.5 million to support seven infrastructure projects in the Central Interior and Northern regions of British Columbia.
In Williams Lake, this investment will support improvements to the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. It will enable upgrades to the HVAC equipment, including the implementation of a system that will recover waste heat from arena refrigeration for use in pool heating, dehumidification, and air circulation. These improvements will reduce more than half of the facility's greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality to provide safer and healthier indoor recreation options for residents.
In the Northern region, investments in Prince George and Prince Rupert will support ventilation projects in a social housing complex and four schools to increase outdoor air intake and improve indoor air quality.
In the South Central Interior region, an investment in Merritt will complete approximately 1.5 kilometres of multi-use asphalt pathway, providing students with safer active transportation options to get to and from school and working towards building an active transportation network for the community.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
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"Upgrading infrastructure with modern green technology reduces energy use, provides cleaner air and lowers carbon emissions. Together with our partners, the Government of Canada is investing today in infrastructure like schools and recreational centres so that residents, communities, and nature benefit for years to come."
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
"Safe and sustainable infrastructure is key to the health of our communities and the environment. I am glad that this joint project will offer Williams Lake, Prince George, and Prince Rupert residents access to greener and cleaner infrastructure that will help keep them safe and support their well-being."
The Honourable Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs
"The City of Williams Lake is grateful for this investment in energy recovery, which puts the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex on a path to a cleaner, greener future. The energy recovery system outlined for this project has been designed to use state of the art technology that will make the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex one of the most energy efficient facilities of its kind in Canada. We are grateful for the investment in recovering energy that can be utilized in other operational areas, and anticipate the operational impact could be as high as $35,000 per year in savings. The upgrades will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 65% or more, which supports the City's commitment to climate stewardship."
His Worship Surinderpal Rathor, Mayor for the City of Williams Lake
"We greatly appreciate the funding for the green infrastructure upgrades at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. This supports our continued efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of our recreation facilities, and complements projects we've completed throughout our region such as the expansion of solar energy systems."
Margo Wagner, Board Chair, Cariboo Regional District
The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in infrastructure across the province
Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Green Infrastructure Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/gi-iv-eng.html
Climate Change Mitigation stream (CleanBC Communities Fund)
https://gov.bc.ca/cleanbc-communities-fund
COVID-19 Resilience Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/covid-19-resilience-eng.html
COVID-19 Resilience Stream (British Columbia)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/funding-engagement-permits/funding-grants/investing-in-canada-infrastructure-program/covid-19-resilience-infrastructure/covid-19-resilience-infrastructure-stream
Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-pic-INFC-eng.html
Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (British Columbia)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/funding-engagement-permits/funding-grants/investing-in-canada-infrastructure-program/community-culture-recreation
Federal infrastructure investments in British Columbia
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-bc-eng.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
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