The Village of Lytton is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Village’s Public Works Building on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Public Works Building (30 Main Street, Lytton). This celebration is a significant milestone for the Village, as the Public Works Building is the first permanent municipal facility to be rebuilt since the 2021 fire.
Schedule
| 11:00 a.m. | Remarks from Village of Lytton Mayor Denise O’Connor, provincial Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Greene, and other dignitaries, followed by ribbon cutting and photo opportunities |
| 11:30 a.m. | Community celebration with hot dogs and watermelon |
Background
Construction of the modular building was funded through $1 million in grant funding from the provincial Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness and $52,328 from the Village’s resources.
Blue Collar Modular was selected through a competitive request for proposal process to construct the building.
The Village continues to make progress on rebuilding several other municipal buildings and other capital projects. For example:
- The architectural drawings for the Village Office are 50 per cent complete.
- The Village is working with the architects and community on design for the Community Hub and will be issuing an RFP for the pool’s design and construction soon.
- A funding application has been submitted for the permanent Fire Hall.
- Water and sewer repairs and infrastructure upgrades are in progress.
Quotes
Village of Lytton Mayor, Denise O’Connor
The Village of Lytton is thrilled to celebrate the completion of the Public Works Building This is the first permanent municipal building to be rebuilt and is a tangible sign that Lytton continues to move forward. We are thankful for the provincial funding for this project and the ongoing funding and support from both the Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia for Lytton’s recovery and rebuilding.
We are also grateful for continued support of community members, volunteers, community organizations, neighbours, and partners, and look forward to celebrating other rebuilding milestones together in the future.
Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Kelly Greene
Today marks a significant milestone in the Village of Lytton’s recovery from the devasting wildfire in 2021. The new Public Works Building provides a permanent and secure space for the municipality to better support the community with essential public services. The Province remains committed to supporting people and communities throughout B.C who are impacted by emergencies.
