Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / The City of Chilliwack says multiple infrastructure projects completed in 2023 were made possible by $3.14 million in federal funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

City of Chilliwack

Federal funding of over $3 million repaired 14 roads across Chilliwack in 2023

May 8, 2024 | 3:48 PM

CHILLIWACK — The City of Chilliwack says multiple infrastructure projects completed in 2023 were made possible by $3.14 million in federal funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund.

According to a news release from the city, projects supported by this federal funding infusion consisted of road repaving and bike lane additions. The bulk of this funding, $3.03 million, was utilized to repave and rehabilitate 15 lane kilometres of city roads in 14 locations, and to construct three kilometres of new bike lanes throughout the city.

“Chilliwack is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, and maintaining and developing infrastructure during this growth is integral to supporting strong, connected neighbourhoods,” said Mayor Ken Popove. “In 2023, we made significant transportation infrastructure improvements, thanks in part to the support of the Government of Canada and Union of B.C. Municipalities through the Canada Community-Building Fund.”

Roads that received asphalt rehabilitation included Lower Landing Road, Vedder Road and Luckakuck Way, Elk View Road, Kitchen Road, Prest Road, Sylvan Drive, Yarrow Central Road, and more. The remaining funding was used to conduct capacity-building studies.

“Through federal funding we were able to support the City of Chilliwack’s work to improve their roads and build bike lanes throughout the city. These investments don’t just help people get to where they need to go, they build a safer, more resilient community.” said Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

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The Canada Community-Building Fund provides steady, predictable, long-term funding to local governments for investment in infrastructure and capacity building projects. This program is funded by Infrastructure Canada and administered in British Columbia by the Union of B.C. Municipalities.