Vernon to Receive $2.5 Million for Infrastructure Projects

The City of Vernon will receive federal funding for two important infrastructure projects that will help make Vernon an even better place to live.

“Today I am very pleased to announce that Vernon will receive $2.5 million for infrastructure improvements from the federal Gas Tax Strategic Priorities Fund,” said City of Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund. “The 29^th/30^th Street corridor and 39^th Avenue intersection project was approved for $2.394 million; and the Drainage Infrastructure Prioritization project was approved for $105,175.”

The Government of Canada, along with the Government of British Columbia and Union of B.C.

Municipalities (UBCM), announced that 108 projects have been approved and four have been conditionally approved, for nearly $193 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund.

“Improvements to local infrastructure are so important. They make our communities better places to live,” said Selina Robinson, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “We are pleased to partner with local governments and the federal government to improve the daily lives of British Columbians.”

The Federal Gas Tax Fund is the largest program dedicated to local government infrastructure in BC. The funding supports a wide range of capital and capacity-building projects in communities throughout the province.

“Today’s announcement demonstrates how all levels of government are working to improve core infrastructure in B.C. communities,” said UBCM president Wendy Booth. “The federal Gas

Tax Fund is providing long-term support to renew facilities and strengthen asset-management practices throughout the province. Local governments appreciate this support and welcome this investment.”

To see all projects funded through this intake, visit https://news.gov.bc.ca/16553.

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