The Village of Nakusp is looking at providing more places for people to stay at its leading attraction.
The provincial government is providing about $86,000 to help with the planning for more accommodation at Nakusp Hot Springs. According to a news release the funding will support the engineering and design of a new wastewater treatment system and upgrades to the village’s water infrastructure.
The funding is also intended to help better understand visitor demand to determine how many new units might be needed. The village operates A-frame cabins and a campground at the hot springs.
“For more than 50 years, the Nakusp Hot Springs have been a cornerstone of tourism and economic activity in our community and area,” mayor Tom Zeleznik said in the release. “This funding will help us plan for future accommodation expansion and modern wastewater infrastructure needed to support long-term growth.”
When the expansion is complete, the initiative is expected to create four full-time jobs, one part-time job, and one seasonal job.
