The Village of Cumberland is moving forward with a full suite of wastewater improvements, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the Canada Community Building Fund.

The money was announced Monday with support from the Government of Canada, Province of B.C., and the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

“Moving forward with wastewater improvements is a top priority for the Village as we work to ensure we are operating responsibly and sustainably,” said Mayor Vickey Brown.

“Today’s announcement enables us to take the wastewater upgrades a step further – to not only meet regulatory requirements, but also community goals around environmental protection and recreation.”

The Cumberland Wastewater Upgrades Project is currently in the procurement stage.

Preliminary site work to prepare the area for construction has already been completed, and active construction is expected to begin in June this year.

To read more about the funding announcement, visit Canada Community Building Fund.