Thousands of people living in Comox Valley and the surrounding area will benefit from sewer system upgrades to reduce the risks associated with rising sea levels and climate change, and help ensure the community can continue to count on clean waterways after a combined investment of over $13.3 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.

“By treating wastewater properly and reliably, we help keep communities healthy while supporting cleaner ecosystems. We will continue working with our partners across the country to prioritize the health of Canadians and to protect the nation’s waterways.”

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities

“People may not always think about their local sewer systems, but it’s critical that they are able to withstand the impacts of climate change. Together with the federal government and the Comox Valley Regional District, we’re upgrading the wastewater infrastructure people in the Comox Valley and K’ómoks First Nation rely on to ensure waterways remain safe and clean for years to come.”

The Honourable Bowinn Ma, British Columbia Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

"The federal infrastructure grant represents a crucial investment in our community's safety and resilience. Upgrading the sewer pump station to withstand seismic activity, as well as sea level rise is imperative for protecting our infrastructure and ensuring the well-being of our residents for years to come."

Director Doug Hillian, Comox Valley Regional District Sewage Commission Chair

• The federal government is investing $1,346,855 through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of British Columbia is investing $8,455,267, and the Comox Valley Regional District is contributing $3,565,016.

• This stream helps build greener communities by contributing to climate change preparedness, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting renewable technologies.

• To date, 101 infrastructure projects under the Green Infrastructure Stream have been announced in British Columbia, with a total federal contribution of more than $472.5 million and a total provincial contribution of over $319.7 million.  

• Under the Investing in Canada Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.

• Infrastructure Canada helps address complex challenges that Canadians face every day—ranging from the rapid growth of our cities, to climate change, to environmental threats to our water and land. 

Associated links

• Investing in Canada: Canada’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
• Green Infrastructure Stream
• Federal infrastructure investments in British Columbia
• Strengthened Climate Plan

For more information (media only), please contact:

Micaal Ahmed
Communications Manager
Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
343-598-3920
micaal.ahmed@infc.gc.ca

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B.C. Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
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Charlie Gore, P.Eng.
Senior Manager of Capital Projects Delivery
Comox Valley Regional District
250-334-6092
cgore@comoxvalleyrd.ca