The investment will be used for the redevelopment of a former municipal solid waste collection site into a recycling drop-off center.
The Peerless Road project aims to upgrade the existing recycling depot and to clean up 40,000 tons of ash produced by the now decommissioned incinerator to protect local residents, waterways and the environment.
British Columbia Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong said the project will help protect groundwater, while creating jobs and supporting growth in the Cowichan Valley Regional District.
"Moving towards more sustainable ways of dealing with waste will support the long term growth of the region in an environmentally responsible way," Chong said.
Canada’s Gas Tax Fund provides stable, long-term funding to local governments and other organizations to help them build and revitalize public infrastructure.
This program primarily supports capital projects such as local roads, public transit, energy systems and waste management infrastructure that lead to cleaner air, cleaner water or reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
