A heritage house would be restored as part of a plan to build a six-storey building on Brantford Street.
Alpha Beta Development is proposing to enter into a heritage revitalization agreement to build a multi-family building at 612 to 618 Brantford St., and to retain and restore the existing 1890 house at 612 Brantford St. Because the project would require an amendment to the official community plan, council has approved a consultation plan that includes contacting Qayqayt First Nation and the New Westminster Board of Education and to inform the public of the proposed official community plan amendment.
Located just off of Sixth Street, Brantford Street is a short street running between Fourth and Fifth avenues. A highrise, single-family homes and a gas station are located near the site.
City tackles grants
The City of New Westminster will be doling out hundreds of thousands of dollars as part of its annual grants program.
Each year, the city disperses funds to organizations through a number of grant programs. Council has approved funding envelopes for all but one of the grant programs for 2017: city partnership grant - $440,000; community grant - $51,000; heritage grant - $20,000; arts and culture grant - $25,000; amateur sports grant - $35,000; child care grant - $40,000; and environmental grant - $10,000.
City council referred the festival grant funding back to staff for more information and further discussion. Staff has recommended $225,000 for this committee.
Committees review the funding requests from various organizations in the community and make recommendations to council on what grants to distribute.
