City of Coquitlam receives $750,000 to upgrade the Lake Loop Trail in Town Centre Park
The Government of Canada is making investments in British Columbia to refresh community spaces and stimulate local economies
COQUITLAM, BC, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Safe and inclusive public spaces are key to building vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities and attract new visitors, supporting local businesses and boosting economic vitality.
Today, Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, announced $750,000 in funding through PacifiCan's Canada Community Revitalization Fund for the City of Coquitlam. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan).
This funding allowed the City of Coquitlam to make upgrades to the Lake Loop Trail in Town Centre Park. Project activities include widening and paving the pathway, updating lighting and landscaping, and installing benches to make the trail safer and more accessible. The revitalized community park will accommodate an more visitors and special events and enhance the overall park experience.
Projects like these help communities and businesses in British Columbia welcome visitors from near and far, improve community wellbeing, create jobs, and grow the local economy.
"This investment in Coquitlam's Lake Loop Trail demonstrates how the Government of Canada is helping to boost economic development in communities across British Columbia. Investing in shared public spaces brings communities together and will ensure that cities like Coquitlam thrive well into the future."
- The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada
"Coquitlam's Lake Loop Trail is a vibrant space for residents to connect and stay active. Ensuring that Tri-City residents can live, work, and play in our community improves our quality of life and helps fuel local economies."
- Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament, Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam
"Coquitlam values partners who help us provide the community access to green spaces. Through this additional funding we will be able to continue to enhance accessibility at Town Centre Park so that visitors of various abilities are able to enjoy the outdoors in a safe and welcoming environment."
- Richard Stewart, Mayor, City of Coquitlam
- PacifiCan is the federal economic development agency dedicated to British Columbians. PacifiCan works with partners who are building innovative businesses, creating quality jobs, and supporting inclusive growth throughout British Columbia.
- The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) program launched in the summer of 2021.
- The CCRF provided $500 million over two years to Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs) to invest in projects that build and improve community infrastructure, making public spaces safer, greener and more accessible.
- In 2022, PacifiCan opened new offices in Kelowna, Cranbrook, Victoria, Campbell River, Prince George, Prince Rupert and Fort St. John, serving businesses and communities across the province.
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SOURCE Pacific Economic Development Canada
Haley Hodgson, Senior Communications Advisor, Office of the Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Haley.Hodgson@kpc-cpr.gc.ca; Jillian Glover, Communications Manager, PacifiCan, jillian.glover@pacifican.gc.ca
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