The municipality of Summerland will receive $280,000 in provincial grant funding to complete washroom upgrades at two community beaches.
The funding is through the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (Destination Development stream.) More than 50 new tourism projects in the province are receiving $21.3 million for shovel-ready infrastructure projects.
READ ALSO: Swimming lessons once offered at Summerland beaches
READ ALSO: Booze on beaches is underway in Penticton
“Council would like to thank the province for this funding. Sometimes surprises are nice — and this is one of those times,” said Summerland mayor Toni Boot. “These two beaches are real treasures on the waterfront, and residents and visitors alike get so much enjoyment from them. The timing also aligns very nicely with the Waterfront Concept Plan work that is currently underway.”
The existing concrete block washroom buildings are more than 30 years old and are only open seasonally. This project will assess both facilities to identify and complete upgrades required to address accessibility, health and safety, energy efficiency and structural improvements.
The project will also winterize one of the washroom buildings to allow for year-round use by visitors and residents who use the pathway, playground, dog beach, Spirit Square gathering space and beaches throughout the year.
These two destination beach parks have hundreds of visitors each day.
To report a typo, email:
news@summerlandreview.com.
news@summerlandreview.com
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.