Back to SearchMOTI provides an update on the Cariboo Road Recovery Projects
Greg Bruce, Director, Cariboo Road Recovery Projects, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, joined the meeting to provide a progress update on the project. Changing weather patterns have hit the Cariboo particularly hard in recent years, contributing to hundreds of landslides and road washouts in 2020 and 2021. The Cariboo Road Recovery Projects are restoring access where feasible. The program is designing and building transportation infrastructure that is resilient and dependable for communities and road users for the long term. More information about the project and areas it is focused on can be found on the Cariboo Road Recovery Projects webpage.
CRD to support Community Halls within Area J
The Board has adopted Cariboo Regional District Electoral Area J Community Hall Support Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5470. Public engagement with residents followed by the recent Alternative Assent Process (AAP) showed residents were in support. The sole purpose of this service is to allow for contribution of funds for costs associated with ownership and operation of the Community Halls within Electoral Area J.
Canada Community-Building Fund agreement to be signed, policy review scheduled
The Board authorized the CRD to sign the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement, which replaces the previous Community Works Funding program. Funded by the Government of Canada, this agreement covers how over $1.8 million in funding per year can be used to support capital projects. Eligible project categories include recreation facilities, drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, solid waste infrastructure, and various others. The Board has scheduled further discussion of this new program for its September 5th Committee of the Whole meeting along with a review of its policy on how such funds are allocated to serve regional needs.
Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services funds support capital projects at Esler Recreation Complex
The Board endorsed capital project funding for the Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League, Williams Lake Soccer Associations, and Williams Lake Minor Fastball Association, including:
- the Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League will purchase and apply topsoil and infield red rock.
- the Williams Lake Soccer Associations will purchase and install well equipment.
- the Williams Lake Minor Fastball Association will purchase wood to complete bleacher repairs.
Upcoming Meetings:
August 16 @ 9:30 a.m. – CCRHD / CRD Board
September 5 @9:30 a.m. – CRD Committee of the Whole (On the Road)
September 6 @ 9:30 a.m. – CCRHD / CRD Board (On the Road)
See the full CCRHD and CRD agendas and minutes at cariboord.ca/agendasminutes.
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