Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and representatives from British Columbia gathered on January 19 to announce funding for the Clean Surrey Electric Vehicle Charging Network project.
The project garnered $274,054 in funding from the federal government, and $228,356 from the provincial government in B.C. The project will see approximately 40 dual-port, level-2, electric vehicle charging stations installed at 10 community centres, recreation centres and pools across the city.
“Canada is focused on building the infrastructure needed for the trillion-dollar clean economy,” said McKenna, adding that “As Canadians move to cleaner vehicles, our economy will grow, we will create more good jobs, attract investment, manufacture next generation vehicles, and create clean technology solutions here at home.”
The goal of expanding the charging network aims to address gaps in the current network and boost access to clean energy transportation options. The project is also expected to create employment opportunities and strengthen the local economy.
Other notable figures that attended the announcement include Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre; George Heyman, B.C. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy; Bruce Ralston, B.C. Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation; and Doug McCallum, Mayor of Surrey.
