Northern B.C.
The B.C. government is investing in a range of infrastructure projects that will create jobs and benefit local communities.
Currently, projects in Northern B.C. region are expected to generate an estimated 3,112 jobs.
Project details are listed below:
Project |
Community |
Details |
Funding |
Expected Start Date |
Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Yoyo Desan Road - Horn River Basin upgrade Photo |
Fort Nelson | Upgrading the Sierra Yoyo Desan Road will support shale gas development in the Horn River and Cordova Embayment areas. The result will be an upgraded and safer road that will support industry investment and enable a shift in the nature of oil and gas activity in the region, from conventional to shale gas development. The Province is providing $187 million in funding. | $187M | Spring 2009 | Transportation |
| Burns Lake Energy Plan | Burns Lake | A total of $273,584 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program will help support the village of Burns Lake's community energy plan, including infrastructure at the museum, the forestry heritage building and the arena. | $273,584 | 2009 survey and design phase | Towns for Tomorrow |
| Well Water No. 1 - Backup Power | Houston | The District of Houston will receive $192,104 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program to provide automatic backup power for well water for 75 per cent of local residents, in orderimprove water quality during power outages. | $192,104 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Houston Walking/Biking Circle Network | Houston | The District of Houston will receive $262,500 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for the Houston Walking/Biking Circle Network, which includes construction of approximately three kilometres of paved trail that will connect residential areas with business, recreational and institutional areas within the community. | $262,500 | Summer 2009 | Communities |
| 911 Emergency Services Infrastructure | Bulkley-Nechako | The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako will receive $375,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program. The project will implement a regional 911 emergency response system and will include the installation of repeater equipment, an antenna transmission line, base stations and a tower, along with other infrastructure. The purpose of the project is to remove the 21 different 10-digit numbers to access emergency services and provide 911 access. | $375,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Prince George Regional Correctional Centre Upgrades Photo |
Prince George | An investment of $3.9 million in upgrades to the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre. Includes installation of state-of-the-art security technology to improve staff and public safety. This will include a better video recording system and re-configured common areas to provide better surveillance of inmates. Upgrades will also be made to the facility’s backup power generator. | $3.9M | Summer 2009 | Justice |
| South Hazelton’s Water System Upgrade | South Hazelton | Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine will receive $1.1 million to improve South Hazelton’s drinking water treatment process. The funds will allow the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District to provide UV water disinfection and improve fire protection. | $1.1M | Planning underway | Communities |
| South Trunk Storm Sewer Project | Smithers | Town of Smithers will receive $1.6 million to improve the existing storm water collection system. The project will improve drainage capacity along Highway 16 as well as for an additional planned 350 single family residential lots. Installation of approximately 1.8 kilometres of storm sewer main will help improve groundwater recharge and protect the Buckley River. | $1.6M | Planning underway | Communities |
| 4th Street Improvement Program | Vanderhoof | Vanderhoof will receive $3.5 million in joint federal and provincial funding to upgrade 4th Street, between Nechako Avenue and Highway 16. The street will be reconstructed to improve mobility for vehicle traffic. The addition of sidewalks along 4th Street will increase pedestrian safety and encourage alternate modes of transportation. In addition, underlying services will be improved to enhance community infrastructure. |
$3.5M | Planning underway | Communities |
| Water Main Replacement | Port Edward | District of Port Edward will receive $1 million to replace aging and failing water mains that have been subject to soil corrosion, causing leaks and a risk of water contamination. Iron water mains will be replaced. Fire hydrants, new gate valves and service connections will also be reconnected in the first phase of the project. | $1.0M | Planning underway | Communities |
| Hays Creek Sewer Relocation | Prince Rupert | City of Prince Rupert will receive $2.6 million to decommission, replace and relocate the Hays Creek sewer trunk, which is above ground and past its life expectancy, making it susceptible to failures. This new sewer and pump station design will eliminate pipe failures, thus protecting fish habitat and increasing the safety, efficiency and reliability of wastewater treatment in the community. | $2.6M | Planning underway | Communities |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades | Fort St. John | City of Fort St. John will receive $1.7 million for upgrades to the Fort St. John South Lagoon wastewater treatment plant, which will result in increased system efficiency and improved effluent quality. | $1.7M | Planning underway | Communities |
| Local Road Paving Program | Taylor | District of Taylor will receive $2.3 million to pave local roads. This project will see a number of local gravel roads upgraded to basic paved municipal standards, with asphalt surfaces and sidewalks. | $2.3M | Planning underway | Communities |
| Lagoon Berm Stabilization | Pouce Coupe | Village of Pouce Coupe will receive $175,000 to reinforce a section of the town’s sewage treatment lagoon. The project will involve clearing and grubbing the proposed site, placing structural components including geotextile cloth, rock and gravel, and monitoring the slope for erosion. | $175,000 | Planning underway | Communities |
| Eco-Sensitive Waste Water Treatment | Village of McBride | Village of McBride will receive $1 million for the first phase of a project that includes the construction of a wetland and effluent-irrigated community woodlot to improve wastewater treatment. This phase will increase sewage treatment capacity and reduce wastewater flows to the Fraser River by providing a second sewage lagoon and new sewer mains. | $1.0M | Planning underway | Communities |
| Skeena Industrial Development Park | City of Terrace | The City of Terrace will receive $1.3 million for the Skeena Industrial Development Park – Intersection and Access Road project. The project involves the construction of an intersection, 700 metres of access road and will feature bike/pedestrian lanes. | $1.3M | Planning underway | Communities |
| Fraser Lake Arena Upgrades Photo |
Fraser Lake | Fraser Lake is receiving $352,732 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program to upgrade the Fraser Lake arena. The facility will be upgraded to include a curling rink, ice arena, and a community hall. | $352,732 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Community Hall/Convention Center Improvements Photo |
Fort St. James | The District of Fort St. James is receiving $400,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program to help build an energy efficient community hall/convention facility adjacent to the arena. This project will link the Fort St James Community Hall to the arena and improve the ability of the town to host events such as hockey tournaments. | $400,000 | Summer 2009 | Communities |
| New Beaverly Fire Rescue Facility | Beaverly - Fraser Fort George Regional District | The Fraser-Fort George Regional District will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for the construction of the Beaverly Fire Rescue Hall, an energy-efficient building that will be able to house up to eight emergency vehicles and administration. The new building will provide a home for the Beaverly Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Chilako River–Nechako Highway Rescue. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Audible Signal Retrofit | Prince George | The City of Prince George will receive $113,788 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding to continue the audible signal retrofit program that installs audible signals at crosswalks to help the visually-impaired. | $113,788 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Water Metering and Conservation Project | McBride | The Village of McBride will receive $300,000 in federal and provincial funding through the Towns for Tomorrow program to help to install water meters and reduce water consumption. The project will involve the installation of water meters at about 25 high water-use locations as well as at all commercial connections within the village. In conjunction with a water conservation plan and community education program, it is expected demand on the water supply, and the sewage treatment plant, will be reduced. | $300,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Frank Street Well Emergency Generator | Terrace | The City of Terrace is receiving $335,573 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for the Frank Street Well Emergency Generator project, which will improve drinking water safety and reliability for 11,000 residents during power outages. | $335,573 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Grand Trunk Pathway | Terrace | The City of Terrace is receiving $94,225 in federal and provincial funding from the LocalMotion program for the Grand Trunk Pathway: Downtown Gateway Project, which will enhance community and recreation pathways between Eby and Sande Streets. | $94,225 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Sewer, Street and Sidewalk Renewal | Hazelton | The Village of Hazelton is receiving $400,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for Storm Sewer, Street and Sidewalk Renewal on Omineca, River and Government Streets. This project will replace infrastructure that is 35 to 45 years old. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Thornhill Water System Woodlands Integration | Kitimat-Stikine Regional District | The Kitimat-Stikine Regional District is receiving $400,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for the Thornhill Water System Woodlands Integration Project, which will improve fire safety and provide clean, clear water for Woodlands residents. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Riverside Campground and Ranger Park Trail Improvement | Smithers | The Town of Smithers will receive $375,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for the Riverside Campground and Ranger Park Trail Improvement project. | $375,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Toronto Street to Queen Street Perimeter Trail Connector | Smithers | The Town of Smithers will receive $36,000 in federal and provincial funding from the LocalMotion program for the Toronto Street to Queen Street Perimeter Trail Connector project. | $36,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Highway 16 Watermain Replacement -Phase 1 | Village of Telkwa | The Village of Telkwa will receive $400,000 federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program to replace water mains along Highway 16, improving water quality for the entire community. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Ice Arena Energy Efficiency Retrofit Photo |
Vanderhoof | The District of Vanderhoof will receive $320,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program to conduct an energy-efficiency retrofit at the ice arena. The includes installing a freon ice plant package and a heat reclamation unit for Zamboni water at the local arena. It is expected this project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent, or 18.5 tonnes per year. It is also expected to save one million gallons of water per year. | $320,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Walkway Rejuvenation | Kitimat | Kitimat will receive $375,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for the Walkway Rejuvenation Project to improve access for those with disabilities and promote healthy lifestyles. | $375,000 | Summer 2009 | Towns for Tomorrow |
Courthouse and Regional Correctional Centre Enhancements |
Prince George | Government will invest more than $2.5 million to enhance the Prince George courthouse and regional correctional centre. The enhanced courtroom will give the judiciary and courthouse staff the resources to conduct high security trials locally, while a new secure interview/hearing room and install an additional videoconference unit at Prince George Regional Correctional Centre. | $2.5M | Planning underway | Justice |
| Highway Improvements | Prince George | More than $64 million for highway improvements will be invested in the Prince George area. This includes $9.5 million to improve safety at the intersection of Highway 16 and Domano/Tyner Boulevards. Another $40 million will be spent to realign and widen Highway 97 through the Pine Pass between Bennett Creek and Link Creek, and build two new bridges over the Pine River. | $64M | Planning underway | Transportation |
| Nechako Highway Improvements | Burns Lake | The Nechako region will receive $8.5 million in joint federal and provincial funding for local highways to improve travel and safety conditions and increase transportation efficiency. | $8.5M | Planning underway | Transportation |
| Northwest Drive Path | Masset | Masset will receive $39,179 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for the Northwest Drive Path project which will create a new 350-metre cycling/walking path between residential areas and the new Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre. | $39,179 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Sewage Treatment Facility Upgrade | Port Clements | Port Clements will receive $98,742 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for the Sewage Treatment Facility Upgrade project, which will improve the aging facility and improve reliability of sewage treatment during power outages for 500 residents. | $98,742 | Summer 2009 | Communities |
| Sandspit Community Hall Upgrades | Sandspit | Sandspit will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding to repair and upgrade the community hall in Sandspit, including energy efficiency upgrades, installing rainwater recapture for non-potable water use such as flushing toilets, the installation of passive solar panels for water heating and redesign of the hall’s interior. | $400,000 | Summer 2009 | |
| Water Main Replacement | Port Edward | District of Port Edward will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding to continue replacing water mains. The replacements will focus on water mains that are 35 to 50-years old, and will help the community conserve water resources. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Improved Pathways | Prince Rupert | The City of Prince Rupert receives $100,000 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for improved pathways to and from McClymount Park and residential areas. | $100,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| McClymount Park Fitness Portal | Prince Rupert | The City of Prince Rupert receives $100,000 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for improved pathways to and from McClymount Park and residential areas. | $45,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Highway 77 Improvements | Fort Nelson | Peace River will receive $6 million in joint federal and provincial funding to sealcoat Highway 77 from Deasum Creek to the Northwest Territory border. Crews will be carrying out base strengthening and upgrading of the road structure, bringing it to 100 per cent carrying capacity, with a new hard surface over 25 km. | $6M | Summer 2009 | Transportation |
| Highway 97 Expansion | Quesnel | Quesnel will receive $10 million in joint federal and provincial funding to four-lane Highway 97 from Cody Road to Australian. The project will improve traffic flow and safety by providing safe passing opportunities over a 2.5-km section of four lanes. | $10M | Spring 2010 | Transportation |
| Stone Creek Bridge Replacement | Prince George | Prince George will receive $28 million in joint federal and provincial funding to replace Stone Creek Bridge on Highway 97 with a new, four-lane bridge. | $28M | Fall 2009 | Transportation |
| Raw Water Supply Energy Efficiency Project | Fort Nelson | Fort Nelson will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for upgrades to its Raw Water Supply Energy Efficiency Project. The project will improve energy efficiency and reliability of the existing system and is part of the town's overall plan to increase the water system capacity to meet future demands. | $400,000 | Planning underway | Communities |
| Fort Nelson Community Trail Master Plan Project | Fort Nelson | Fort Nelson will receive $602,676 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for the first phase of the Fort Nelson Community Trail Master Plan Project. This project involves the construction of 4.65 km of multi-use trail surrounded by a 30m wide green space, which will provide opportunities for physical activities and active transportation. | $602,676 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| North Peace Highway Improvements | Fort St. John | The North Peace River region will receive joint federal and provincial funding of more than $11 million to improve local highways, area roads and bridges. | $11M | Planning underway | Transportation |
| College of New Caledonia – Quesnel Campus | Quesnel | Construction of new building to expand and diversify skilled trades programs (Quesnel Campus). | $9.9M | Summer 2009 | Education |
| College of New Caledonia – Prince George Campus | Prince George | Renewal/replacement of Trades Building to install sustainable systems, expand capacity and consume less energy (Prince George Campus). | $19.75 M | Summer 2009 | Education |
| University of Northern British Columbia | Prince George | New technology project to convert waste forest wood into a biogas fossil-fuel alternative in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use. | $21.7M | Spring 2009 | Education |
| Cariboo Regional District Trails and Recreation | 108 Mile | Cariboo Regional District will receive $261,304 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for wheelchair accessible trails and recreation sites in 108 Mile, Horsefly, Kersley, Cottonwood and Ten Mile Lake. | $261,304 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Tourism Discover Centre | Williams Lake | Williams Lake will receive $150,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for the renovation of 4,500 sq. feet in the lower level of the Tourism Discovery Conference Centre, adding two rooms that will be able to hold up to 200 people each. | $150,000 | Summer 2009 | Communities |
| Kiwanis Park Accesible Playground | Williams Lake | Williams Lake will receive $140,000 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for the Kiwanis Park Accessible Playground project. |
$140,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Drinking Water Upgrades | Quesnel | Quesnel will receive $375,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for upgrades to drinking water supply, including the development of a new well and water treatment plant that will benefit 550 residents. |
$375,000 | Planning Underway | Communities |
| Dragon Hill/Valhalla Trail | Quesnel | Quesnel will receive $82,858 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for the Dragon Hill/Valhalla Trail project, which will link Dragon Lake and south Quesnel. |
$82,858 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| South Cariboo Highway Improvements | 100 Mile House | South Cariboo region will receive almost $25 million in joint federal and provincial funding to improve area highways, including paving Highway 24 between Highway 97 and Lone Butte and Realigning and four-laning 1.6 kilometres of Highway 97 through Cargyle Curves, south of Clinton. | $25M | Planning Underway | Transportation |
| Highway 97 Improvements | Williams Lake | Central Cariboo region will receive more than $20 million in joint federal and provincial funding to improve Highway 97. | $20M | Planning Underway | Transportation |
| Prince George | Prince George region will receive more than $55 million in joint federal and provincial funding to improve local highways including realigning and rebuilding approximately 11 kilometres of Highway 97 from Bennett Creek to Link Creek and installing two new bridges over the Pine River, 83 kilometres south-east of Chetwynd. | $55M | Planning Underway | Transportation | |
| Dawson Creek | Dawson Creek will receive $341,340 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for upgrades to the Lungul Reservoir - Emergency Pumping Station. The project will provide a back-up drinking water supply to residents in the event of an emergency situation. | $341,340 | Summer 2009 | Communities | |
| Fort. St. John | Fort St. John receives $494,863 in federal and provincial funding from the LocalMotion program to construct a one kilometre long community trail along 100th Street. The trail will contribute to the development of the city's bicycle and trail network plan and provide commuting and recreational opportunities residents. | $494,863 | Spring 2009 | Communities | |
| Pouce Coupe Fire Hall | Pouce Coupe | Pouce Coupe will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow for the Pouce Coupe Fire Hall project. This project will replace the old fire hall, supporting the on-going emergency services program and reducing operation and maintenance costs as well as greenhouse gas emissions. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Building Envelope Upgrade | Tumbler Ridge | Tumbler Ridge receives $400,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Building Envelope Upgrade project, which will replace doors, windows, and some wood structures, as well as the exterior insulation finish system. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Legacy Housing Project | Chetwynd | Chetwynd will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for the Legacy Housing project. The project will construct servicing (bridge access, road works, sewer, and water main extension) to a senior citizen assisted living housing. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades | Taylor | Taylor will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for upgrades to the Sewage Treatment Plant. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Buick Creek Arena | Peace River | Peace River will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for the Buick Creek Arena project, which will build a National Hockey League size natural ice arena. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Northern B.C. Senior’s Rental Housing Initiative | Northern B.C. | Northern B.C. will receive $18.72 million in federal and provincial funding to create 104 units of housing for seniors and persons with disabilities under the new Senior's Rental Housing Initiative. | $18.72M | Spring 2009 | Housing |
| Northern Lights College | Dawson Creek | Upgrades to and renovation of Health Sciences Building to accommodate expanded nursing programs. | $2.5M | Spring 2009 | Education |
| Northwest Community College | Smithers | Expansion and renewal of Smithers Campus to address trades shortages, increase functionality and improve learning environment. | $16.7M | Summer 2009 | Education |
| University of Northern British Columbia | Prince George | Extension and upgrading of HVAC infrastructure to improve energy use and allow for continued expansion of the campus. | $21.7M | Spring 2009 | Education |
| Energy Efficiency Project | Northern B.C. | Northern B.C. will share in a combined investment of $20 million by the Province and school districts for projects to improve the energy efficiency and air quality in interior and northern-B.C. schools. | Planning underway | Education | |
| South Peace Highway Improvements | Dawson Creek | The South Peace River region will receive almost $40 million in joint federal and provincial funding to improve local highways, area roads and bridges. | $40M | Planning underway | Transportation |
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