Government of Canada Invests in Infrastructure in Fort St. John
(firmenpresse) - FORT ST. JOHN, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 10/21/14 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced over $249,000 in federal funding to the North Peace Airport Society, under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), in support of water infrastructure upgrades to the North Peace Regional Airport.
Upgrades to the airport''s water infrastructure include the replacement of valves, hydrants, and portions of the water line. These upgrades will allow the North Peace Regional Airport to conserve resources by eliminating system water loss, and ensure the reliability of fire response in the area.
In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Government of Canada announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. CIIF supported projects that aimed to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, and further community and cultural facilities.
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"Our Government is pleased to announce its support for the North Peace Airport Society. Investments in vital infrastructure, such as the North Peace Regional Airport, ensure that the western Canadian economy can continue to grow and prosper."
- Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River
"The North Peace Airport Society would like to thank the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, for this CIIF funding. The investment by the federal government in the airport will allow us to replace aging infrastructure and reduce the demands on our water system."
- Fred Jarvis, Chairperson, North Peace Airport Society
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Contacts:
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification Canada
613-954-8097
Janet Chen
Manager of Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
604-666-3395
Fran Haughian
Communications Manager / Commission Liaison
Peace River Regional District
Fort St. John, British Columbia
250-785-8084
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
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Datum: 21.10.2014 - 12:00 Uhr
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