CANADA-B.C. MUNICIPAL RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND LAUNCHED
KELOWNA - Oct 12, 2006 - Federal, provincial and local government officials gathered here for the launch of the Canada-BC Municipal Infrastructure Fund. Holding the "BC" shirt is British Columbia's Community Services Minister Ida Chong. Under the program, at least 60 per cent of funding will go to “green” projects, helping rural communities and towns address drinking water supply, treatment and distribution needs; improving local wastewater and storm-water sewage treatment; enhancing public transit; and supporting environmental energy improvements. Up to 40 per cent of the remaining funding will support local roads, culture, tourism, recreation and connectivity projects.
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The Canada - British Columbia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF) was officially launched on October 12, 2006. B.C. communities can apply for funding at the CBCMRIF website: http://www.canadabcmrif.ca/ . The deadline for all applications will be on January 31, 2007. It is anticipated all funding from the current agreement will be allocated by summer 2007.
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