Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) was the recipient of major funding from Canada and BC for infrastructure projects as work continues on the nation’s developments.

The federal government first announced $1.7 million to support construction of a drainage pump station at the 135-hectare industrial park adjacent to DeltaPort. About 1,300 jobs over the next three years are forecast at complex named the Tsawwassen Gateway Logistics Centre.

Even more money – $3.7 each from Canada and BC ­ will go toward upgrades to the regional watermain in order to service the nation within Metro Vancouver. TFN is the first nation in BC to sit at a regional board.

Greater Vancouver Water District has already funded about $4.6 million while TFN will shoulder the rest of the $17.6 million project.

When the drainage funding was announced, Chief Bryce Williams said thanked Canada for supporting his nation’s dream.

“TFN is investing over $100 million into the necessary servicing infrastructure to support our Land Use Plan, including sustainable development of commercial, residential, and industrial properties, as we build our revenue base to support a culturally, economically, and socially healthy community.