The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is receiving a federal/provincial Small Communities Fund grant of $1,534,666.
The grant will assist with solid-waste management and the construction of a full-service transfer station at the Mackenzie Regional Landfill.
"The Mackenzie Regional Landfill is one of the largest in our region and to account for the growth in solid waster, our government is taking necessary steps for a sustainable future," said Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris. "With over one and a half million dollars being invested through the Small Communities Fund, we will be moving forward with a more efficient and greener way to manage our waste."
Projects eligible for funding under the Small Communities Fund include public transit, wastewater, drinking water, solid waste management, green energy innovation, disaster mitigation local/regional airports, short-line rail, sea shipping and highways/roads.
