Northern Development announces new funds

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“We’ve been talking a lot about a complete refit of our entire building and a re-think about our programming from the ground up,” says Tracy Calogheros, CEO of Exploration Place about where the funding will be allocated. “And so this money really allows us to sink our teeth into those physical changes that we want to have done for this spring.”

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The renovation will accommodate a new vision for programming with a focus on Indigenous history and reconciliation, concern for the environment and a new understanding of the risk of novel disease transmission. The renovation includes biome expansion, conversion of the atrium to a paleo-botanical hall, expansion of exhibit spaces and increased food service to name a few. The project will also strengthen earned revenue streams, generating opportunities for increased memberships, admissions, gift shop sales and facility rentals.

Other approved projects include:

*$107,523 was approved through the Recreation Infrastructure program for the Valemount Curling Club ice plant replacement,

*$168,974 was approved for the District of Vanderhoof through the Main Street Revitalization Capital program to upgrade street lighting on Burrard Street,

*$200,000 was approved for the City of Terrace through the Main Street Revitalization Capital program for the enhancement of Lazelle Boulevard,

*$232,666 was approved for the Atlin District Airport Association through the Economic Infrastructure program for Atlin Airport fuel system and lighting upgrade,

*$300,000 was approved for My Mountain Co-op through the Recreation Infrastructure program to install a new beginner conveyor lift at the Shames Mountain ski area near Terrace,

*$300,000 was approved for the Tse’k’wa Heritage Society through the Cultural Infrastructure program to assist in developing the Tse’k’wa (“rock house” in Dane Zaa, also known as Charlie Lake Cave) National Historic Site in order to welcome the public for interpretive experiences, and

*$300,000 was approved for the Fort Nelson Historical Society through the Cultural Infrastructure program for the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum expansion.