By Ben Tompkins

Economic Impact

Northern Development approves $2.1 million for community development projects in Northern B.C.

Aug 3, 2021 | 12:53 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – During their July board meeting, Northern Development’s board of directors approved $2,077,333 for 10 community development projects in their service region.

In the short term, approximately 190 temporary construction and consulting jobs are expected to be created throughout the region to help bring each of these projects to fruition.

Two projects in Prince George were approved:

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$300,000 was approved for the third phase of Caledonia Nordic Ski Club’s snow-making expansion through the Recreation Infrastructure grant program.

Expected to be complete in Fall 2022, this is the third phase of a very successful snow-making infrastructure upgrade and will result in an additional eight kilometres of trails being covered by snow with the purchase of six new snow guns and additional infrastructure.

Snowmaking provides early, predictable and sustainable snow, which is crucial for event hosting, increasing membership and employing seasonal staff for longer periods.

Once the project is complete, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club will have one of the largest, most advanced and efficient Nordic snow-making systems in Canada.

And $300,000 was approved for the Prince George Airport Authority through the Economic Infrastructure grant program.

The project will expand and transform the current cafeteria-style food and beverage area in the airport to accommodate a local full-service restaurant and bar, bakery, chocolatier, catering and grab-and-go business.

As a result, the airport will be able to offer travellers increased services, create new jobs and generate new revenues for the Airport Authority.

The proposed concessionaire is already an established and reputable catering business in Prince George and the new facilities will help showcase the best of what Prince George has to offer.