UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT LANDS,
BC, May
1, 2024 /CNW/ - After an investment of $1,000,000 from the federal government, the
Community Green Park and Ortona Trail, located in the
University Endowment Lands, is receiving green upgrades to enhance
the community's resilience to climate change and improve access to
nature and healthy living.
Announced by MP Joyce Murray,
this project will contribute to a more sustainable future for
residents, community members, and the environment.
This project involves constructing a Community Green Park, the
Ortona Trail, as well as a bioswale. Specifically, the project
includes adding close to 4,500 meters of green space and
approximately 490 meters of walking path to an existing trail
system, connecting pedestrians and cyclists to the eastern-southern
portion of the Pacific Spirit Park. The bioswale will manage
rainwater runoff from adjacent sites, slowing it down and filtering
it before it flows into nearby Cut Throat Creek, thereby improving
water quality and protecting the health of the creek and
ecosystem.
These improvements will provide residents and visitors with
increased access to green spaces, fostering connections with nature
and promoting active lifestyles. It will also function as a
wildlife corridor, facilitating movement between habitats to
enhance the overall health and resilience of the ecosystem.
By investing in infrastructure, the federal government is
growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our
communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
Quotes
"Investing in natural infrastructure is a commitment to
long-term sustainability and improved health. Our investment in the
community green spaces in the University Endowment Lands is
important as it supports the well-being of present and future
generations by preserving nature and promoting environmental
stewardship. Healthy natural infrastructure improves quality of
life, builds resilience to weather-related changes, and protects
wildlife habitats and ecosystems."
The Honourable Joyce Murray, Member of Parliament for
Vancouver Quadra on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister
of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Quick facts
- The federal government is investing $1,000,000 in this
project through the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF).
- The Natural Infrastructure Fund supports projects that use
natural or hybrid approaches to increase resilience to climate
change, mitigate carbon emissions, protect and preserve
biodiversity and wildlife habitats, and promote Canadians' access
to nature.
- Examples of natural infrastructure include urban forests,
street trees, wetlands, living dykes, bioswales, and naturalized
coastal restoration.
- Hybrid infrastructure incorporates elements of engineered grey
infrastructure to enhance or support natural infrastructure and/or
the use of ecosystem processes. Examples of hybrid infrastructure
include green roofs and walls, and naturalized stormwater
ponds.
- A minimum of 10% of the overall program envelope will be
allocated to Indigenous-led projects.
Associated Links
Natural Infrastructure Fund
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/nif-fin/index-eng.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
Federal infrastructure investments in British Columbia
Infrastructure Canada -
Infrastructure in British
Columbia
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