Osoyoos will receive $403,692 for projects that help support tourism infrastructure and amenities, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen Linda Larson announced today.

The funding comes from the government’s Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI), which helps to grow the tourism sector in eligible municipalities. This year, the B.C. government is providing a total of $10.5 million to 14 eligible communities and is extending the RMI program for another year to the end of 2017.

Municipalities eligible for RMI funding are Fernie, Golden, Harrison Hot Springs, Invermere, Kimberley, Osoyoos, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Sun Peaks, Tofino, Ucluelet, Valemount and
Whistler.

More than $98.1 million in RMI funding has been invested since 2006 to support tourism infrastructure and programs, helping to grow these local and regional economies.

Osoyoos has been participating in the RMI program since 2008. It has prioritized its RMI funding on projects that expand recreational opportunities and encourage visitors to return to the community
including major improvements to its waterfront area, Gyro Beach. Improvements include a lighted stone walkway, boardwalk, additional benches, trees and extensive landscaping. RMI funding is also being used for public art and improvements to local trails and the marina.