Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Community Infrastructure in Radium Hot Springs
(firmenpresse) - RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/16/12 -- Today, David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay - Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced funding for local playground improvements under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
"I am proud to see Radium Hot Springs benefit from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund,' said MP Wilks. "This investment will help create jobs and growth, and will support the prosperity of the community for years to come."
Federal funding of nearly $78,000 for the Village of Radium Hot Springs will help install new playgrounds and complete landscaping at two popular community parks - Central Radium Park and Kirk Street Park.
"A safe outdoor playground creates a wonderful opportunity for bringing neighbors and friends closer together," said Mayor Dee Conklin. "We are so grateful to the federal Government for making our community project a reality."
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
Mr. Mark Read
Chief Administrative Officer
Village of Radium Hot Springs
250-347-6455
Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
WD Website: .
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Datum: 16.11.2012 - 12:30 Uhr
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