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September 15/08


News Release from cbt.org website (used by permission)

Left to right: Verona Walker, Castlegar Recreation Department; Russ Hearne, Castlegar Recreation Commission; Audrey Polovnikoff, Castelgar Recreation Department; Joe Chirico, RDCK; Jim Crockett, Castlegar Recreation Department; Wally Penner, CBT VP Community Partnerships; Gordon Zaitsoff, RDCK Area J Director and Recreation Commission; Harry Killough, Project Committee and Friends of the Trails; Lawrence Makortoff, Project Committee; John Voykin, RDCK Area I Director and Recreation Commission; and Lawrence Chernoff, Mayor City of Castlegar and Recreation Commission.
  

CBT PRESENTS $200,000 CHEQUE TO BRILLIANT SUSPENSION BRIDGE RESTORATION COMMITTEE

CBT VP of Community Partnerships Wally Penner was on-hand September 15 at the Brilliant Suspension Bridge to present $200,000 to the Brilliant Suspension Bridge Restoration Committee and the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

The funds will go towards the restoration of the Brilliant Suspension Bridge, a project CBT has been proud to support from its beginning.

'CBT is proud of the committee's work on making this project a reality for the people of the region,' says Penner. 'We're also proud of all the other local groups, organizations, and individuals who have committed to the success of this effort, and we look forward to once again being able to take a stroll across this bridge in the near future.'

The Committee exceeded their fundraising target of $750,000 with a collection of $1,064,098 to date. Agreement was also reached with the Regional District of Central Kootenay to take ownership of this project, and work is set to start later this year with the aim of completing construction by next summer.

The restored site will feature benches and signage about the project and the bridge’s history for users to enjoy, and will connect with the Trans Canada Trail system.
Back  CBT Presents $200,000 Cheque
September 15/08
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