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Following the devastating 2021 fire, which destroyed 90 per cent of the structures in the Village of Lytton, the federal government is committed to supporting new community infrastructure after an investment of more than $25.9 million. “The people of Lytton have demonstrated their resilience. Today’s announcement is a crucial step in the right direction towards restoring the community and strengthening it to be stronger than it was prior to the disastrous wildfires. Once complete, the new Community Hub will be a welcoming space to grow and build connections now and into the future,” said Taleeb Noormohamed, MP for Vancouver Granville. This funding will go toward building a Community Hub, which will replace community infrastructure lost during the fire. The concept plan for the building includes a community-sized pool/fire reservoir, museum, festival/market/recreation space, multi-purpose rooms, learning space, and accessible washrooms. The Hub will serve as an inclusive and accessible gathering space for members of the community and surrounding areas. Located on Fraser Street, the new facility will be fire-resilient and built to net-zero standards. “The Village of Lytton is thankful for this funding from the federal government and commitment to rebuilding infrastructure in the Village. We have heard from the community how we need this place to gather, recreate, and be together. The Community Hub will support reconciliation; economic and climate resiliency; emergency preparedness and response; and arts, recreation, and culture, and serve residents of the Village and surrounding areas for years to come,” said Denise O’Connor, Mayor, Village of Lytton. The federal government is investing $25,919,540 in this project through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program and the Village of Lytton is contributing $407,649. Funding for this project falls under the $64 million that the federal government announced on June 14, 2022 towards rebuilding Lytton through the construction of net-zero and fire-resistant public buildings. |
