The province is now accepting applications from local governments and First Nations for the third intake of the Environmental Quality stream, available through the federal-provincial Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Funding supports communities to build the infrastructure they need for water, wastewater, and solid waste as well as soil and air pollution remediation services.
People in communities throughout
“Everyone in British Columbia deserves to have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water, as well as the peace of mind knowing their communities are well equipped to treat and manage wastewater and stormwater,” Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs, said. “This federal, provincial and local government funding will ensure that communities can continue to build and maintain critical infrastructure that provides the services people count on and protects the environment well into the future.”
The province will contribute as much as $122.2 million toward the third intake of the Environmental Quality stream and the Government of Canada will contribute as much as $147.8 million.
Quick Facts:
· In 2018, the federal and provincial governments committed $238 million to the first intake of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure program’s Environmental Quality stream. In 2019, $161 million was committed to the second intake.
· To date, 28 projects have been announced under the Environmental Quality stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
· Federal and provincial funding covers up to 73% of eligible project costs and up to 90% for off-reserve Indigenous projects. The remaining funding is the responsibility of the community.
· In total, the Province is investing $3.6 billion over 10 years under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for B.C.’s infrastructure initiatives.
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