The Town of Qualicum Beach has received $3,346,000 in funding through the Growing Communities Fund. This Provincial funding provides a one-time total of $1 billion to all BC municipalities and regional districts based on population size and growth.

Council will consider eligible projects and improvements to best utilize these funds during the upcoming budget process, with a focus on priorities that align with the 2023-2027 Council Strategic Plan.

To encourage community engagement, the Proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan discussions will be open to the public through Committee of the Whole meetings, which will take place on March 15, 16, 23, and 29 at 10 am in the Council Chamber.

For those unable to attend in person, the meetings can be viewed at qualicumbeach.com/council-live-streaming, and input can be provided via email at qbtown@qualicumbeach.com or mailed to P.O. Box 130, Qualicum Beach, V9K 1S7. The draft Financial Plan will be available on the Town’s website on March 10, at qualicumbeach.com/_finance.

Mayor Teunis Westbroek said, “The Town is thankful for the Provincial funding and acknowledges the weighty task of allocating it responsibly to meet the present and future needs of our community.”

For more information about the Growing Communities Fund, visit news.gov.bc.ca/28220.

For a breakdown of funding by local government, visit news.gov.bc.ca/files/BG_GrowingCommunitiesFund.pdf  

Contact

Raj Hayre

Director of Finance

Town of Qualicum Beach

250 752 6921

media@qualicumbeach.com