June 10, 2011
Anmore Receives Provincial Funding For Upgrades
PORT MOODY – Anmore is receiving $193,600 to upgrade the Mossom Creek Culvert Crossing through the Towns for Tomorrow program.
Why this matters:
- This project will improve Anmore's drainage infrastructure and reduce the potential for flooding.
- It will also have a positive environmental impact since the new culverts to be installed will not be a barrier to fish.
Quote:
“Small communities deal with many of the same challenges as larger ones. However, they obviously have fewer resources to do so, which is why this type of funding from Towns for Tomorrow is such a great help for places like Anmore.”
Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Iain Black
"This grant allows Anmore to re-construct the last section of East Road, which includes the replacement of the Mossom Creek culvert. This project is critical since it ensures that Mossom Creek will not overflow onto East Road during heavy rainfalls."
Village of Anmore Mayor Heather Anderson
Quick Facts:
- Towns for Tomorrow was initially established in 2007 as a three-year, $21-million program for communities with populations up to 5,000.
- In 2008, the program was expanded from three to five years and the parameters were changed to include regional districts and communities of 5,000 to 15,000 residents.
- This program has provided close to $70 million to smaller communities throughout B.C.
- This project is one of 47 that are benefiting from a total investment of $17.2 million through the last round of Towns for Tomorrow funding.
- With this final round of grants, the program has now funded 201 infrastructure projects in smaller communities throughout the province.
- Communities with a population under 5,000 are receiving up to 80 per cent provincial funding, to a maximum contribution of $400,000 for approved projects. Communities with populations from 5,000 to 15,000 are getting up to 75 percent to a maximum provincial contribution of $375,000.
- Towns for Tomorrow funding is intended to support the development or improvement of local infrastructure. Eligible projects include those related to water quality, wastewater, environmental energy improvements, local roads, recreation, culture, tourism, public transit, protective and emergency services infrastructure and community development.
Learn More:
For more information on the Towns for Tomorrow program, go to http://www.townsfortomorrow.gov.bc.ca/
Visit Iain's website at www.iainblackmla.bc.ca
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