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Projects in British Columbia
Construction of the Buick Creek Arena
Project location: Buick Creek, British Columbia
The residents of Buick Creek have wanted a local indoor ice arena and recreation facility for some time. With the support of $946,267 through the Government of Canada’s Recreational Infrastructure Canada program, $400,000 combined funding from the federal and provincial governments through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund program, and $1,110,000 in Peace River Regional District Fair Share funds, the project is becoming a reality.
Community residents are looking forward to their National Hockey League sized ice arena housed within a new building. In the facility, they will find heated change rooms, service and storage rooms and concession space. The building will be accessible to people with disabilities. Hockey, figure skating, broom ball and public skating are planned for the winter season while volleyball, floor hockey and indoor soccer will be featured from May to October.
The recreational facility will support community gatherings and social events, and create ongoing local part-time jobs. "We have a plan to move our community forward into the future," says Karen Goodings, District Chair. "These investments will really help us achieve our goals."
Federal Contribution: $200,000
Highway 77 Deasum Creek
Project location: Fort Nelson, British Columbia
The project consists of base strengthening and upgrading of the road structure with a new hard surface on Highway 77 on over 25 kilometers between Deasum Creek and the Northwest (kilometer 112 to kilometer 137).
The project will provide for 100% legal load carrying capacity, protect the road structure from the damage caused by heavy industrial traffic, improve reliability and provide a hard surface to increase travel speed and rider comfort.
"This project will improve travel and safety conditions and is expected to create approximately 40 jobs, at a time when the need for economic stimulus is greatest," says Blair Lekstrom, MLA, Peace River South. "The provincial and federal governments are clearly committed to ensuring that while we face these economic challenges we are keeping British Columbians working, while at the same time investing in our northern communities.
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Federal Contribution: $2,700,000
Rehabilitation of 208th Street
Project location: Langley, British Columbia
This project will involve upgrades to 208th Street between 48th Avenue and the Fraser Highway as a result of combined Federal, Provincial and Municipal contributions totalling $5,039,043. This is an important transportation route for Langley’s businesses, residents and tourists. By 2021, an estimated 1,750 vehicles per hour will use 208th Street during peak periods. However, the road condition is currently in major distress and requires significant repairs to ensure public safety.
The work will include selective road widening, pavement and pavement markings, traffic control including signals and sidewalks, as well as curb and gutter repairs as required. Water mains and storm sewers will also be replaced and upsized, and the sanitary main will be replaced. The project would also involve the addition of bi-directional bicycle lanes on the curb lanes to improve safety and access. This would also provide a viable alternative to the automobile use and contribute to the city's environmental goals.
In speaking about the project, City of Langley Mayor Peter Fassbender said, "Not only will this project create job opportunities but it will also improve safety for motorists and cyclists, replacing aging infrastructure and meeting the demands from new growth within our community and the region."
This project will help create jobs, boost the local economy and build longer-lasting local infrastructure to help serve current and future generations.
Federal Contribution: $1,679,681
Highway 17 Interchange
Project location: North Saanich, British Columbia
Highway 17 is the principal north-south corridor on British Columbia’s Saanich Peninsula. The Economic Action Plan’s Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is making a new interchange possible that will include major improvements to the public transit facilities, including an expanded park and ride area, transit exchange and Rapid Bus service. The interchange will use a roundabout system to help minimize infrastructure costs and property buyouts.
The project is expected to improve road safety, reduce collisions, improve commute times and better accommodate cyclists and pedestrians. It will also improve access to BC Ferries and the local road network.
Reduced idling from stop-and-go traffic, along with greater public transit use means more efficient energy use and better air quality because of reduced emissions.
"The Victoria Airport Authority is very pleased to join with our federal and provincial governments by helping to fund a project that will solve the safety and congestion problems at this critical intersection," says Richard Paquette, President and CEO of the Victoria Airport Authority.
Federal Contribution: $10,500,000
Port Alice Community Centre Renovation
Project location: Port Alice, British Columbia
The Village of Port Alice, on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island, is receiving nearly $1.1 million under the Economic Action Plan’s Infrastructure Stimulus Fund for much needed renovations to its aging and water-damaged community centre.
An energy audit revealed that the building is not energy efficient and requires numerous repairs and retrofits. The centre serves the Village’s citizens in many ways, including School District No. 85 for gym classes, the Regional Library, the Lions Club, wedding receptions, company parties, memorial services, civic celebrations and municipal meetings.
Port Alice residents will see structural reconstruction and replacement of the roof, repairs to water-damaged walls and energy efficiency retrofits.
"The Village of Port Alice is a single-industry community that is struggling financially. Council and staff are challenged with making hard decisions on what infrastructure gets repaired and what projects have to wait. This funding opportunity relieves tremendous financial pressure that will benefit the entire village," says Gail Neely, Mayor of Port Alice.
Federal Contribution: $200,000
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