Area J Roads Need Work

Gordon Zaitsoff, Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) director for electoral area J, says the recent Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Victoria will yield benefits for his constituents.

Zaitsoff tabled demands for the area with representatives from B.C. Hydro, the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Transportation.

Zaitsoff also used the UBCM as an opportunity to promote the RDCK’s plans to restore the Brilliant Suspension Bridge. He said the bridge plans fit well with the government’s Trans-Canada trail program. Engineers estimate the restoration of the bridge will cost anywhere from $450,000 to $800,000 and will look for government grants to offset costs and wants the City of Castlegar to become a partner in the project. Zaitsoff addressed a number of other issues with provincial representatives and is confident his points were heard.