Hazelton, B.C. – Five communities and two regional districts in the federal riding of Skeena-Bulkley Valley are the beneficiaries of close to $9.2 million of the $73 million in federal funding announced for 57 projects across British Columbia.

“It is a fantastic achievement that our communities were able to secure almost 13 percent of the funding allocated to the entire province for much-needed capital and capacity building projects,” says MP Nathan Cullen.

The following projects in his riding are receiving funding:

City of Terrace:  Terrace Aquatic Centre Renewal/Upgrade – $4,325,430

Village of Granisle:  Granisle Bioenergy District Heating System – $637,000

Town of Smithers: Airport Terminal Building Expansion and Improvements – $4,000,000

Village of Hazelton: Long-term Infrastructure & Asset Management Plan, Phase 2 –  $58,700

City of Prince Rupert: City of Prince Rupert Asset Management, Phase 1 – $97,250

District of Port Edward: Asset Management Projects – $60,000

Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District:  SQCRD Regional Recycling Depot Asset Management Plan – $18,489

The funding is from the federal Gas Tax Fund and projects were selected through the application-based Strategic Priorities Fund.

“The infusion of federal funds to help Northwest communities build, upgrade or outright replace community infrastructure will really help to get some of these important projects off the ground,” said Cullen.  “I want to recognize the hard work of municipal governments and staff for their roles in bringing this money to their communities.”