2012 City of Prince George Annual Report
2012 City of Prince George Annual Report
2012 City of Prince George Annual Report
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CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE <strong>2012</strong> ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT<br />
CITY OF<br />
PRINCE GEORGE<br />
About<br />
<strong>Prince</strong> <strong>George</strong><br />
Known as BC's northern capital, <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>George</strong> is a bustling city<br />
located on the traditional territory <strong>of</strong> the Lheidli T'enneh situated<br />
at the crossroads <strong>of</strong> Highway 97 (north-south) and Highway 16 (eastwest),<br />
and at the confluence <strong>of</strong> the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. As a<br />
major city <strong>of</strong> the Pacific Rim, <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>George</strong> is firmly tied to the global<br />
market.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>George</strong> is a vibrant, active and diverse community<br />
that provides a strong focal point and identity to the north, with a<br />
thriving economy that <strong>of</strong>fers full opportunities for housing, employment,<br />
education, recreation and the cultural life <strong>of</strong> residents.<br />
<strong>Prince</strong> <strong>George</strong> is a community that is known for opening its doors<br />
and showing our visitors the beauty and magic <strong>of</strong> the north. As the<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial host <strong>City</strong> for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, we are very<br />
pleased to not only be welcoming the nation to <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>George</strong> and<br />
the region in 2015, but to have also the opportunity to promote and<br />
showcase our beautiful city leading up to this national event.<br />
Population= 76,286<br />
Area = 122 sq. miles (316 km 2 )<br />
Kilometres <strong>of</strong> paved roads = 580<br />
Kilometres <strong>of</strong> gravel roads = 90<br />
Kilometres <strong>of</strong> watermain = 546 km<br />
Kilometres <strong>of</strong> sanitary main = 441 km<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Building permit value = $116,369,093<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Assessed value <strong>of</strong> land and buildings = $9,193,475,866<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> snowfall = 199.0 cm total snow in <strong>2012</strong><br />
www.princegeorge.ca<br />
DRAFT 5
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