Lytton, BC transforms into ‘Community Hub’ post-fire with museum, pool, and market space.
The federal government is pledging over $25 million to assist in constructing a new “community hub” in the Village of Lytton, following the devastating fires that razed much of the town in British Columbia.
A statement from the Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities outlines that the new facility will feature a community-sized pool and fire reservoir, a museum, a market space, multi-purpose rooms, and accessible washrooms.
This $25.9 million federal funding, announced on Wednesday, is part of the $77 million support package promised in 2022.
In June 2021, a disastrous wildfire obliterated 90% of Lytton’s structures, occurring shortly after the town, with a population of about 200, hit a Canadian record temperature of 49.6°C.
The government’s statement highlights that the new hub will be fire-resistant and constructed to net-zero emission standards.
Lytton Mayor Denise O’Connor expresses gratitude on behalf of residents for the financial assistance:
“We have heard from the community how we need this place to gather, recreate, and be together. The community hub will support reconciliation; economic and climate resiliency; emergency preparedness and response; and arts, recreation, and culture, and serve residents of the village and surrounding areas for years to come,” she said.
