Harper Government Invests in Surrey's Community Infrastructure to Create Jobs and Economic Growth
(firmenpresse) - SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/15/12 -- Today, Nina Grewal, Member of Parliament for Fleetwood-Port Kells, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding that has been provided for upgrades to the Fleetwood Community Centre and Library's boilers and cooling tower under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
"By improving facilities such as this, we are helping to boost economic activity while improving local facilities," said MP Grewal. "With today's investment, our Government is demonstrating our commitment to creating jobs, growth and long-term economic prosperity."
With the $150,000 in federal funding, the City of Surrey has replaced the current boilers with high-efficiency condensing boilers, as well as replaced the hot-water tank and the cooling tower. Not only have these new components replaced aging ones, but they will result in increased efficiency and lower consumption of natural gas and electricity.
"The Fleetwood Community Centre and Library create an important neighbourhood hub and we're pleased to partner with the federal government to make these facilities more energy efficient and able to operate for years to come," says Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts. She adds the City of Surrey is contributing $168,211 to the project, and FortisBC is contributing $48,984 to upgrade the boiler.
CIIF supports, on a cost-shared basis, repairs and improvements to existing community infrastructure accessible to the public. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is delivering the Fund in Western Canada with an allocation of $46.2 million over two years.
Since 2006, the Harper Government, through WD, has invested in job-creating small and medium-sized businesses, aerospace, marine and defence industries, and supported innovative entrepreneurs in pursuing emerging markets. By continuing to promote new economic opportunities, WD is helping to create jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
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Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
Through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), the Harper Government has committed to supporting communities and creating jobs through repairs and improvements to existing community facilities over the next two years. The Fund is being delivered by the regional development agencies across Canada. In Western Canada, Western Economic Diversification is delivering over $46 million towards eligible projects.
The construction of new infrastructure and repairs to facilities that are primarily for commercial or for-profit activities are ineligible. Facilities must be accessible for use by the public and not limited to a private membership. All projects are required to be completed by March 31, 2014.
Organizations eligible to apply for funding under CIIF include:
Examples of the type of community infrastructure that can be supported under CIIF include:
Please refer to the website for more information.
Contacts:
Jaime Burke
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
604-666-1318
Tara Foslien
Senior Communications Specialist
Office of the Mayor
City of Surrey
604-375-4584
WD Toll-Free Number: 1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1 877 303-3388
Website: WD is online at
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Datum: 15.11.2012 - 12:00 Uhr
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