Seven infrastructure improvement initiatives have been identified for funding for 2025
ABBOTSFORD – Renewed funding from the federal government’s Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), has enabled the City of Abbotsford to advance several infrastructure improvement projects across the City in 2025 through the Community Works Fund (CWF), with important investments planned for roads, drainage, public safety, and community recreation spaces.
The Canada Community-Building Fund, administered by the Union of BC Municipalities, provides stable, long-term funding to support local infrastructure projects that benefit Canadian communities. From 2014-2024 the City of Abbotsford has received a total of $78.5 million through the program, which helped fund several local infrastructure-upgrade projects. This year, $12.4 million has been allocated for essential infrastructure and community development projects in Abbotsford.
“This renewed funding allows us to continue making necessary infrastructure improvements that enhance safety, connectivity and quality of life for Abbotsford residents. As a City, we are grateful for the ongoing commitment and support from the Government of Canada, as well as the Province of BC and Union of BC Municipalities, in investing in our community’s future,” stated Ross Siemens, Mayor of the City of Abbotsford.
In 2025, seven infrastructure improvement initiatives have been identified for funding, including:
- Rail crossing upgrades ($4 million);
- Road culvert replacements ($3.8 million);
- Fire engine replacement ($1.6 million);
- Annual sidewalk and crosswalk program ($767,000);
- Annual sport court renewals and replacement program ($200,000);
- Trail rehabilitations ($500,000); and,
- Drainage pump station renewal and replacement ($1.5 million).
This investment builds on the 15 projects that were made possible by CWF funding in 202.
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