Town of Creston and FortisBC Partner to Upgrade Cavell Street Electrical EquipmentCreston, BC - January 15, 2009 - The Town of Creston has accepted a grant of $15,000 from FortisBC to celebrate the completion of the Cavell Street electrical equipment upgrade project. "The Town of Creston is in the completion stages of Phase I of the Cavell Street upgrade project and one of the major costs of Phase I was relocating power poles. FortisBC made this project possible with a generous grant of $15,000 through its Aesthetic Upgrade Program. Their community support is sincerely appreciated," said Creston Mayor Ron Toyota. The Cavell Street project involved widening the street between 7th and 10th Avenue downtown, and moving power poles to allow the widening of the street and the installation of a sidewalk for pedestrian safety. New, higher poles were installed, resulting in a much cleaner look along the street. The redevelopment of Cavell Street was identified as a top priority for the Town in 2008. “This project goes a long way towards increasing safety for both pedestrians and drivers. FortisBC is pleased to assist municipalities with electrical infrastructure improvements and we believe strongly in being active partners with the communities we serve,” said Doyle Sam, vice president of Engineering and Operations, FortisBC. For more information about FortisBC or energy efficiency and power outage tips, visit the FortisBC website at www.fortisbc.com or call the toll free number at 1-866-4FORTIS (1-866-436-7847). About FortisBC Inc. FortisBC Inc. is an integrated regulated electric utility based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Focused on the safe delivery of reliable and cost-effective electricity, FortisBC serves approximately 155,000 customers directly and indirectly through wholesale utilities in the southern interior of B.C. FortisBC owns and operates four regulated hydroelectric generating plants and approximately 6,900 kilometres of transmission and distribution power lines. FortisBC employs over 500 people in British Columbia and is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada. With total assets exceeding $10.5 billion and annual revenues expected to be approximately $3.7 billion, Fortis Inc. serves more than 2,000,000 gas and electric customers. Fortis Inc. shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com or www.sedar.com .
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