Six northern projects receiving $1.1 million from NDIT

Northern Development Initiative Trust has announced its latest wave of project funding.

Six projects across Northern BC are receiving a combined $1.1 million.

Theatre Northwest was given $116,449 for lighting and sound upgrades.

The District of Mackenzie got $283,147 for upgrades to their recreation centre, which includes plans to upgrade the swimming pool and washrooms.

The Dawson Creek Golf and Country Club was approved for $198,020 for driving range improvements, including better netting and lighting.

The District of Lillooet was given $150,000  for the rehabilitation of the Miyazaki Heritage House.

$142,650 was approved for the Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Prince Rupert/Port Edward Society to install a hydroponic greenhouse. Their current greenhouse helped feed 1,500 people during the pandemic.

The South Peace 0 Mile Park Society got $300,000 to build a new “all-wheels” park in Dawson Creek that will “feature a beginner-friendly pump track, skills park and adult pump track.”

You can learn more about each of these projects here.

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