✅ Source Documents for Funding Gaps – With Links
This page compiles official financial, infrastructure, and funding records that illustrate long-term funding gaps facing the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.
The documents below are the same materials Council relies on when setting budgets, utility rates, and capital priorities.
1. Financial Plan & Capital Program
Documents (with links):
2025–2029 Financial Plan (Bylaw 1220)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/Bylaw-1220---Financial-Plan-2025-2029.pdfAnnual Financial Statements (2024) (full audited statements)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdf
(If the Village moves this file, the “Plans, Reports & Strategies” index is here: https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/plans-reports-strategies)
2. Dike & Flood Mitigation Program
Documents (with links):
UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund Grant (Dike Upgrade)
https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/local-news/bc-invests-5-million-in-harrison-lake-dike-project-7544554Provincial Flood Mitigation Funding Announcements
https://northdeltareporter.com/2025/05/08/harrison-moves-forward-with-multi-million-dollar-dike-upgrade-project/Council Dike Design Presentation (April 2025)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Harrison-Dike-Council-Update-Apr-2025.pdfOfficial Dike Project Webpage (Village project page)
https://getintoitharrison.ca/waterfront-dike-upgrade-project
3. Water & Sewer Systems
Documents (with links):
Water/Sewer Reserve Balances – 2024 Financial Statements
(same link as financials)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdfWater Regulation & Fee Bylaw (incl. rates)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-01/Water-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-967-%28Consolidated-to-February-20%2C-2024%29.pdf2024 Drinking Water System Annual Report
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025.03.17-VHHS-Drinking-Water-System-Annual-Report-2024.pdf2023 Drinking Water Report (for historical comparison)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-02/2024.02.16%20VHHS%20Drinking%20Water%20System%20Annual%20Report%202023.pdfClean Water & Wastewater Fund (program overview)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/departments/public-works-utilities
4. Roads, Bridges, & Drainage
Documents (with links):
Reserve Balances – 2024 Financial Statements
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdfGrowing Communities Fund Allocation (Province)
(Provincial release — Harrison’s amount: $1.256M)
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023MUNI0024-000368Miami River Bridge / Drainage Background
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/departments/public-works-utilitiesHistorical Dike/Drainage As-Built Drawing Index (Province)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/air-land-water/water/integrated-flood-hazard-mgmt/as-built-dike-drawings-and-reports/har-om-m-2_villageofharrisonhotsprings.pdf
5. Community Amenities & Parks
Documents (with links):
Parkland & Amenity Reserve Balances – 2024 Financials
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdfAge-Friendly Grant (Example: 2023–2024)
https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/local-news/harrison-officials-release-2023-annual-report-7372595Village “Plans, Reports & Strategies” Index (contains amenity-related reports)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/plans-reports-strategies
6. Tax Base & Revenue Fragility
Documents (with links):
2024 Financial Statements (Tax Revenue & Concentration)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdf2025 Tax Rate Bylaw (for rate structure)
https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/media/2747
⭐ Summary
These documents all point to the same conclusion:
Harrison cannot replace or upgrade its infrastructure at required levels without continuous outside funding.
Local revenues and reserves do not match the size, age, or risk profile of the infrastructure the village owns.