The Railway Greenway could connect the middle and south arms of the Fraser River as early as next year if the City of Richmond receives its requested $4.5 million from the $46 million Western Canada portion of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Fund.
The city is asking for $75,000 to help build a path from the Greenway to River Road and a two-way protected, on-street cycling route on Railway Avenue.
The city claims the process would be expedited with the grant money. Railway would lose the centre turn lane in the process.
Canada 150 funding will go toward boosting several community infrastructure upgrades, including about $1 million combined for South Arm and Cambie community centres, as well as various restoration projects in Steveston (Phoenix Net Loft, Seine Net Loft, Interurban Tram)
Notably, the Canada 150 grants would only be minor contributions to existing project budgets.
A list of projects requested by the city:
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South Arm Fitness Centre Upgrade |
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Phoenix Net Loft Restoration Upgrade, Steveston Waterfront |
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LED Lighting Energy Efficient Upgrade, Richmond Olympic Oval |
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#1220 Steveston Interurban Tram Car Restoration |
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Railway Greenway Trail Upgrade |
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Cambie Community Centre Upgrade |
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Britannia Heritage Shipyards Seine Net Loft Deck Upgrade |
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Gateway Theatre Upgrade |
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Projects Requesting Under $250,000 |
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Track Zone Synthetic Floor Improvements, Richmond Olympic Oval |
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Minoru Grandstands |
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Steveston Community Centre |
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Steveston Community Pool |
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Richmond Public Library Digital Services Launchpad |
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Garrett Wellness Centre |
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Accessibility Upgrade, Richmond Olympic Oval |
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Event Lighting and Sound Upgrades, Richmond Olympic Oval |
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