Kitimat Council Approves $2.25 Million Spray Park Funded Through RBA for 2026

Kitimat council has approved funding for a $2.25 million spray park in its 2026 budget, rejecting a deferral to 2027. The project will be financed through the Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) grant plan, which faces a projected shortfall of $1,585,518 by 2028. The construction is expected to be mostly complete by September 2026, with full completion anticipated in spring 2027. Council discussions highlighted concerns about infrastructure priorities and financial certainty, with plans to approach LNG Canada and TC Energy for additional funding support.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Kitimat council voted to fund a $2.25 million spray park in the 2026 budget, rejecting a deferral to 2027. The project will be funded through the Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) grant plan, which is projected to have a $1,585,518 shortfall by 2028.

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Discussions revealed concerns regarding financial certainty and infrastructure priorities. The council ultimately approved a motion to fund the project and approach LNG Canada and TC Energy for contributions.

Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with completion projected for spring 2027. An updated RBA five-year plan will be presented on March 30 to address funding reallocations.