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AAirport Subdivision Water MeteringDue to the recent water rate increases from the City of Fort St. John, the residents of the Fort St. John Airport subdivision requested water meters to be installed to accurately monitor individual usage. Currently the City supplies the subdivision with water where the cost is equally divided amongst the sixty water connections. It is expected that the metering system will be completed and operating by the end of 2009. The cost of the project was $50,000 which was funded by way of an Area C Fair Share Grant.
Alaska Highway Nomination Project
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Project Start:10/30/2009
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BBuick ArenaOnce completed the arena will provide the community with an indoor, NHL-size (85' x 200'), artificial ice arena housed within a 149' by 236.5' facility. The arena will include permanent bleacher seating for 200, heated change rooms, service and storage rooms and a kitchen with handicap access including automatic doors, washrooms, and a viewing area. During the winter months (November to April) the facility will be used for indoor ice-related recreation like hockey, figure skating, broom ball and public skating. From April to November the facility may be used for volleyball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, and community gatherings. Funding Support: $939,267 from the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program, Western Economic Diversification and $400,000 from the Towns for Tomorrow Program, Ministry of Community & Rural Development. |
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Project Start: 10/30/2009 |
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CCharlie Lake Sewer Infiltration StudyThe existing Charlie Lake Community Sewer system was installed in 1982 and currently serves some 400 properties in the area. Recently it was recognized that the system was nearing capacity due to the large amount of water infiltrating into the system. In an attempt to identify where the sources of infiltration are occurring the Regional District is undertaking an in-depth monitoring and analysis of the system and to determine whether any capacity exists. The monitoring infrastructure has been recently completed and monitoring is underway. It is expected to take upwards of two years before any final information can be gleaned from the exercise. The cost of the monitoring program is $280,000 and is being undertaken by Urban Systems Ltd. in Fort St. John.
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Chetwynd Recreation Complex ExpansionThe Recreation Complex consists of two buildings – the Rec Centre with the arena, curling rink and two large multi-purpose rooms and the Leisure Pool in the second building. The arena was built in 1972, the curling rink in 1980 and the pool in 1990. As the community has grown and changed, so have the needs for community facilities. In November, 2006 voters approved at a referendum the expansion / renovation project for the Complex. Funding Support: $2,900,000 from the Province of BC and $2,900,000 from the Infrastructure Canada through the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.
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Project Start: 01/01/2009 |
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Clearview Arena UpgradesThe Peace River Regional District is currently working with Committees and Staff of the Clearview Arena to create a more environmentally friendly footprint. We are replacing a diesel Deutz generator with an electrical motor that will eventually run on 3 phase power. Funding Support: $200,000 from the Gas Tax Fund, Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
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Project Start: 01/04/2010 |
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Community Energy PlanDuring 2009 and 2010 the Peace River Regional District will be developing a Community Energy Plan for its rural areas. The purpose of this plan is to move towards more efficient energy usage and reduced greenhouse gas emissions over the next ten to twenty years. For more information, view the Community Energy Plan. Funding Support: $128,137 from the Gas Tax Fund, Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
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Community Wildfire Protection Planning & Pilot ProjectsThe Regional District is currently partnering with Ministry of Forests and Range and BC Parks in firesmarting communities in the Peace. Three risk areas have been identified for pilot projects and include One Island Lake, Moberly Lake and Wonowon. Funding Support: provided by the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Program, Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
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Project Start: 12/18/2009 |
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FFort St. John Hospital and Residential Care ProjectThe Fort St. John Hospital and Residential Care project was announced by the province in April 2008. The project, constructed on a 40-acre parcel of land donated by the City of Fort St. John, includes a new 15,000 square metre acute care hospital will 55 acute care beds, an ICU, maternity ward, two state of the art operating rooms, an expanded ER and endoscopy suite. For more details, follow the link to the project pages on the Northern Health website. |
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HHarper and Imperial Subdivision Sewer ExtensionImperial and Harper subdivisions are located immediately north of Dawson Creek and is an area that has been identified for the potential installation of a community sewer system. Earlier this year, a Stimulus Infrastructure grant was obtained from the Provincial and Federal Governments, which will see 66% of the proposed $1,850,000 project costs being covered. The remaining 34% is to be funded from the land owners affected, and is currently in the approval period, which ends December 21, 2009. If fifty-one percent (51%) of the landowners are in favor, the project will proceed. Subject to the required approval the project is expected to be completed by November of 2010 which will see approximately fifty lots receiving sewer service.
Highway Lighting and Signage InstallationThe Peace River Regional District recently concluded a joint project with the Ministry of Transportation to install intersection lighting at several remote highway and road directional sign locations. Funding Support: $397,157.68 from the Gas Tax Fund, Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
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NNorth Peace Fringe Area Official Community PlanBetween 2005 and 2010, there was a review and update of land use policies for the rural areas surrounding Fort St. John and Taylor. The plan area includes the communities of Charlie Lake, Baldonnel, Clairmont, Grandhaven, South Taylor, Old Fort, Two Rivers as well as nearby subdivisions: Airport, Red Creek and Coffee Creek. Strategic areas were identified for residential, commercial, and light industrial development. Public consultation and reviews from government agencies, as well as numerous other stakeholders, have resulted in the North Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1870, 2009. Copies can be acquired at the Regional District’s Fort St. John and Dawson Creek offices or online here.
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PPeace River Lookout Feasibility StudyThe Peace River Lookout Feasibility Study will examine the feasibility of converting the Peace River Lookout, located on Crown land just outside Fort St. John, into a Regional Park. The Lookout is located approximately 3 km south on 100 Street from the intersection of 100 Street and Highway 97. The study will outline:
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Project Start:11/01/2009
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PRRD Signage Inventory and PlanThis project will include conducting a signage inventory assessment and plan along the roadways within the Regional District. This will involve:
Funding Support: $30,000 from the Community Tourism Program, Union of British Columbia Municipalities. |
Project Start:10/30/2009 |
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RRegional Parks StrategyThis project will include the development of an inventory of all relevant Regional District parks and their history. The final phase of the project will include the preparation of a guide that will enable the implementation of consistent park operations and future development of regional parks within the Regional District. Parks to be examined include Blackfoot, Montney Centennial, Spencer Tuck, Minaker River, and Bear Mountain Parks and the Tomslake Recreation Grounds. Funding Support: $10,000 from the Community Tourism Program, Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
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Project Start: 10/30/2009 |
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Regional Trails StrategyThis project will include an inventory of recreational motorized and non-motorized trails within the Regional District. The final phase of the project will include the preparation of a strategy plan for future development, enhancements or closures of trails with maps and written descriptions where feasible. Funding Support: $10,000 from the, Community Tourism Program Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
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Project Start: 10/30/2009
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Rural Waste Transfer Station UpgradesThe Regional District, as part of our recently adopted Solid Waste Management Plan, is in the process of upgrading two of our rural waste transfer stations. The sites will be piloted in both Tomslake and Wonowon and when completed will incorporate changes including: site security; dedicated hours of operation; acceptance of bulky waste items, (i.e., household furniture, woods, metals, tires etc.); and, recycling opportunities. This style of transfer station will provide an increased level of service over the current system which is unattended and experiences a large amount of abuse in terms of illegal dumping. Once there is a comfort level in the new service, the PRRD will continue over the next few years to upgrade the remaining transfer station areas to the same level of service.
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SSouth Peace Fringe Area Official Community PlanA review and update of land use policies for the rural areas surrounding Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe began in 2008. The plan area includes the communities of Arras, Bessborough, Tomslake, and Tupper, as well as areas on Bear Mountain and Briar Ridge. With the city expanding to accommodate residential, commercial, and light industrial development, a review of rural issues and priorities is being conducted. Public consultation is on-going. Input from the public and anyone who feels affected is encouraged. A draft document will be presented at public events in the rural areas in Spring 2010. The Regional District is being assisted by Focus Corporation in building this plan. The project page is here. For opportunities to participate with your input, please visit the Regional District’s Dawson Creek office or complete the survey. |
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