

The City of Trail received $50,000 to perform assessments on its water systems and facilities.Having information on the condition of the pipelines will help prioritize the rehabilitation of the sanitary system over the next 5-10 years. The Town of Comox received $50,000 to complete a condition assessment of the town’s 86,000 lineal meters of sanitary sewer pipes.This funding will help strengthen data-driven decision-making on key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance. Asset management also helps reduce risks so municipalities can provide reliable and affordable services and a high quality of life to their residents. Town of Comox, British-Columbia, May 1 st, 2023- Today, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $500,000 to help 11 British Columbia communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.Īsset management helps communities manage municipal infrastructure assets such as roads, arenas, bridges, drinking water and wastewater systems to ensure maximum performance and make better investment decisions.
