WHEREAS the electrification of the Highway 37 corridor is critical to the economy of the Province of British Columbia; AND WHEREAS the memberships of the NCMA and UBCM endorsed a resolution in 2008 calling for the electrification of the Highway 37 corridor; AND WHEREAS the government of British Columbia has committed 250 million towards construction of the power line if a major partner could be found; AND WHEREAS the Premier of British Columbia has expressed his interest in seeking federal infrastructure funds that could be put toward the permitting and potential construction of the power line along Highway 37: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM lobby the provincial and federal governments to make the electrification of Highway 37 a high priority.
Ministry of Energy, Mines Petroleum Resources Our government wants to encourage investment and make BC more competitive. We want to stimulate the economy, and create jobs for a future of renewed economic opportunity and well being that is sustainable. The Province is moving forward with the Northwest Transmission Line with an investment of 10 million to support the environmental assessment and First Nations consultation. A new transmission line along Highway 37 will replace diesel power in First Nations communities, open new opportunities in mining and clean power production, and create job opportunities throughout the Skeena Region.