Update: Application for Grant Funding for the Little River Pedestrian Crossing Submitted through the Government of Canada's Active Transportation Fund

Staff have been working with School District 62, stakeholders, and a consulting team to produce a 50% design drawing of the DeMamiel Creek (Little River) Pedestrian Crossing (DCPC) and are continuing to seek alternative funding sources to move this project forward.

In October 2021, the district submitted grant applications for up to 60% of project funds through two streams of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Grant (Rural and Northern Communities Program; Community, Culture and Recreation Program). The District has not received notice regarding these applications and understands the significance of this project for the community. As such, the District has submitted an application through the Government of Canada's Active Transportation Fund.

The updated expected total cost of this project will be $2.179 million of which, if successful, grants will cover approximately 60% of the costs. This project will build 400 meters of new trail, 40 meters of boardwalk, and a 40-metre bridge over DeMamiel Creek. The grant will also provide grade improvements to 180 m of the existing trail and a signalized crosswalk on Sunriver Way.

Funding the remaining portion of the project will come fund municipal funding sources such as the Carbon Tax, Community Building Fund and could include property taxes. These details will be brought forward during the 2023 budget process.