Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Community Infrastructure in Fairmont Hot Springs
(firmenpresse) - FAIRMONT 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 $14,722 in federal funding for playground improvements under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
"Our Government is committed to creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in our communities," said MP Wilks. "By improving facilities such as this, we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for young Canadians."
With this investment, the Columbia Ridge Community Association will upgrade the neighbourhood playground with five new pieces of equipment, a larger sandbox and four picnic tables which are expected to be installed this month.
"The residents in Columbia Ridge Estates are grateful for the support in the betterment of our community," said Wendy Coombs, Director, Columbia Ridge Community Association. "It is important to create better environments for our children and better children for our environments! Fabulous outdoor spaces that inspire creativity and facilitate healthy exercise and living are a great place to start. The CIIF funding has made this possible."
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
Wendy Coombs
Director
Columbia Ridge Community Association
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: 16.11.2012 - 15:00 Uhr
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