Smithers, Houston, Kitimat, Get Infrastructure Dollars

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• The Town of Smithers will receive $2 million in funding for the extension of a runway at the Smithers Regional Airport, from the current total of 5,000 feet to 7,500 feet. The project will include additions such as blast pads, infield grading, the application of new markings, and the relocation of the runway lights.

• The District of Houston will receive $1.578 million in funding to assist with the year-round operation of the Claude Parish Memorial Arena and other recreational facilities by developing a district GeoExchange heating and cooling system. The system will direct the wasted heat from the ice making process to the district heating system. Upgrades during the first phase of the project will allow Houston to reduce and possibly eliminate the use of natural gas in the arena and pool facilities. It is estimated these improvements will reduce greenhouse gases by approximately 125 tonnes and drinking water usage by 225,000 cubic metres. This project is conditionally approved pending completion of an environmental assessment.

• The Regional District will receive $2.066 million in funding to help extend the City of Terrace’s water system to North Terrace and Brauns Island by installing more than eight km of drinking water main and 31 fire hydrants. These upgrades will bring safe and reliable drinking water to approximately 500 people. This project is conditionally approved pending completion of an environmental assessment.

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