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Infrastructure Funding and Planning for Infrastructure Needs

Infrastructure Funding and Planning for Infrastructure Needs. The Williams Lake Experience Brian Carruthers 2004 UBCM Conference. Recent Approved Projects. GREEN Westside Storm Sewer (2003) $1,473,110 NON-GREEN Museum Upgrade (2004) $290,152 Tourism Discovery Centre (2004) $2,000,000.

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Infrastructure Funding and Planning for Infrastructure Needs

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  1. Infrastructure FundingandPlanning for Infrastructure Needs The Williams Lake Experience Brian Carruthers 2004 UBCM Conference City of Williams Lake

  2. Recent Approved Projects GREEN • Westside Storm Sewer (2003) $1,473,110 NON-GREEN • Museum Upgrade (2004) $290,152 • Tourism Discovery Centre (2004) $2,000,000 City of Williams Lake

  3. Westside Storm Sewer • Identified by DFO due to water quality concerns in Williams Lake River • Necessary to accommodate growth and development on west side of City as per OCP • F/PIF application since 1994 City of Williams Lake

  4. Museum Upgrade • Inadequate display and storage space • Limited access for disabled visitors • Poor climate control • Key tourism attraction / BC Cowboy Hall of Fame City of Williams Lake

  5. Tourism Discovery Centre City of Williams Lake

  6. Identified in Williams Lake Economic Development Strategy • Existing facility too small with poor access and parking • Provide opportunity to showcase attractions, industry, culture - thus the name “Discovery Centre” • Supports Province’s goal and doubling tourism by 2010 City of Williams Lake

  7. Success Factors • Projects identified in municipal plans (OCP, Tourism Strategy, Strategic Plans) 2. Political awareness – lobby, lobby, lobby 3. Projects related to or support Federal or Provincial objectives (environmental protection, economic diversity, etc.) City of Williams Lake

  8. PLANNING FORINFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS City of Williams Lake

  9. Strategic Investment Program GUIDING PRINCIPLES • Highest Return on Investment • Appropriate Project Financing • Support of Other City Goals • Sound Process for Sustainability City of Williams Lake

  10. Capital Improvements Strategy Comprehensive GIS based program identifying infrastructure deficiencies and needs and Objective process for setting capital works priorities City of Williams Lake

  11. GIS – The Foundation • Existing plans and drawings • All past technical report data Local knowledge Maintenance records Future repair/reconstruction requirements City of Williams Lake

  12. Priority Setting for Capital Projects • PROJECT BENEFITS/DRIVERS • Rehab of deteriorating infrastructure • Increasing capacity to accommodate growth • Stimulating economic development • Increasing level of service City of Williams Lake

  13. Priority Setting for Capital Projects 2. PROJECT COSTS • Capital Costs • Operating and Maintenance Costs • Costs of Doing Nothing City of Williams Lake

  14. Evaluation Worksheet City of Williams Lake

  15. Summary • Have a strategic plan • Ensure your project supports the objectives of other levels of govt. • Lobby at every opportunity City of Williams Lake

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