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Bridge project – “progressive” says MLA Dan Ashton

pib bridge22Dan Ashton says a Green Ave Bridge across a four lane highway and a river is a project that will be paid for by the Penticton Indian Band.

Ashton says it will not be a project of the provincial government. He did admit that several ministries would be involved in granting permissions.

The Penticton MLA contacted in Victoria says he looks forward to seeing the progress of the project that could see retail space being constructed on band land close to the airport.ashton standing22

The Federal Government recently announced it is giving $500,000 for engineering studies.

Ashton says he is not aware of the cost of such a project but mentioned that the PIB has foresight and hired Chris Scott to assist with development plans in the Skaha Lake area. Chris Scott is well known in the South Okanagan with his work for the Osoyoos Indian Band’s development corporation.

Earlier:

john22“The recent funding announcement by AANDC to support a vital bridge project connecting the Penticton Indian Band lands with the City of Penticton will bring critical jobs and growth opportunities for the entire region for years to come.”

Chief Jonathan Kruger Penticton Indian Band

The Penticton Indian Band is set to build a new bridge crossing of the Okanagan River Channel.

pib landThe Satikw Crossing will open up many community economic development opportunities for the First Nation by providing further business opportunities, more jobs, and potential for revenue. The bridge will provide access from Highway 97 to Channel Lands — the location of future development of the First Nation’s 250,000 square feet of retail space, 270,000 square feet of business/light commercial park, and a 150 room hotel.

Expanding opportunities for Aboriginal peoples to fully participate in the economy is a priority for the Government of Canada. The Government of Canada contributed $500,000 to support the bridge’s engineering and design.

Quick Facts

  • The Satikw Crossing bridge will connect Highway 97 to the existing Green Avenue providing access to Channel Lands adjacent the Penticton Regional Airport.
  • The investment is made possible through the Community Economic Opportunities Program which provides project-based support to those First Nation and Inuit communities that have the best opportunities for public services in economic development.