Osoyoos will receive $322,472 from the B.C. government to support tourism infrastructure and amenities, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson announced today.

“This $322,472 funding will enhance opportunities for tourism in our community,” Larson said. “Improving infrastructure and amenities is vital to the longevity of our tourism industry.”

The funding comes from the Resort Municipality Initiative program, which helps grow the tourism sector in 14 eligible municipalities.

“The RMI funding is crucial to our small rural resort communities,” Osoyoos Mayor Stu Well said. “This funding enables us to fully promote and continually improve our visitors’ experiences.”

Osoyoos has received a total of $2,255,498 from the RMI program since 2008.

Funded projects will include boat parking, marina improvements, safety infrastructure and extensive upgrades to Gyro Park’s green space, parking, water slides and amphitheatre.

The 14 communities that participate in the RMI initiative are Fernie, Golden, Harrison Hot Springs, Invermere, Kimberley, Osoyoos, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Sun Peaks, Tofino, Ucluelet, Valemount and Whistler.