November 5, 2008

Province of British Columbia expands Towns for Tomorrow program

More British Columbia regional districts can apply for infrastructure funding under an expanded Towns for Tomorrow program.

The program provides between 75 per cent and 80 per cent of project costs, with a maximum provincial contribution of $400,000 for communities with fewer than 5,000 people and $375,000 for communities of 5,000 to 15,000.

Eligible projects include those related to water quality, public transit, wastewater, environmental energy improvements, local roads, recreation, culture, tourism, protective and emergency services infrastructure and community development.

Premier Gordon Campbell announced the extra $50 million for the program at the 2008 Union of British Columbia Municipalities annual convention in late September.

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