Residents of Saskatchewan to benefit from improved bridge, water and recreation infrastructure

REGINA, SK, Feb. 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Saskatchewan are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, promote job creation, growth and investment. Investments in Saskatchewan's infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to make our communities more sustainable and resilient.

Today, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Canada's Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan's Minister of Government Relations, announced more than $13.6 million in joint funding for 30 projects in Saskatchewan.   

These investments will benefit Saskatchewan people, thanks to various projects such as the: replacement of rural bridges to strengthen the ability to move goods and services on the local transportation network; upgrading of water and wastewater systems to position communities for the future; the decommissioning of landfills to help protect the environment; and improving recreation facilities for various sports and other activities.

Providing communities with reliable and sustainable infrastructure is a shared priority for both governments. To that end, the Government of Canada is investing more than $6.7 million in these projects through the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Saskatchewan is contributing over $6.9 million.

All orders of government continue to work together for the people of Saskatchewan to make strategic infrastructure investments in communities across the province.

Quotes

"It is only by working together with all levels of governments that we will be able to resolve the challenges facing rural communities across Canada, especially during the current pandemic. This is why we are announcing today a federal investment of more than $6.7 million to improve recreation facilities, rural bridges and water and wastewater systems across Saskatchewan. By investing in projects like these, we are helping to make our communities stronger, more competitive and we are contributing to our country's economic recovery. Not only will these vital projects help create well-paying jobs during the construction phase, they will have long-lasting benefits for residents and businesses for years to come. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested $715 million in over 375 infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan to create jobs and improve quality of life. To support underserved communities with access to broadband, we have also invested over $27 million for 6 projects in the province, which will help connect more than 44,000 households to high-speed internet."

The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development

"The Government of Saskatchewan invests in infrastructure to strengthen communities and stimulate the economy, as people across our great province work together to meet the challenges of COVID-19. More than $6.9 million of provincial funding will help these 30 infrastructure projects become a reality. They will improve quality of life and help continue to build a strong Saskatchewan."

The Honourable Don McMorris, Minister of Government Relations

Quick facts

• Through the Investing in Canada plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
• $2 billion of this funding is supporting infrastructure that meets the unique needs of rural and northern communities, like facilities to support food security, local access roads and enhanced broadband connectivity.
• In Saskatchewan, Infrastructure Canada has invested more than $715 million in over 375 infrastructure projects under the Investing in Canada plan.

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Backgrounder: Residents of Saskatchewan to benefit from improved bridge, water and recreation infrastructure

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Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
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Investing in Canada Plan Project Map
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map

Federal infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-sk-eng.html 

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Residents of Saskatchewan to benefit from improved bridge, water and recreation infrastructure

Joint federal and provincial funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support 13 bridge improvement projects, 11 water and wastewater projects, and 6 recreation infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan.  

The Government of Canada is investing more than $6.7 million in these projects, with the Government of Saskatchewan providing over $6.9 million. Contributions by recipients toward their respective projects are close to $10 million. In total, this represents a combined infrastructure investment of more than $23 million.

Bridge improvement projects funded under the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream:

Location	Project Name	Project Details	Federal F unding	Provincial Funding	Municipal / Other Funding
Rural Municipality of Antler No. 61	Lamotte Bridge Replacement	Replace the existing bridge with a new precast concrete and steel bridge to extend the lifespan of the crossing	$124,988	$250,012	$375,000
Rural Municipality of Brock No. 64	Grid 604 Bridge Replacement	Replace the existing bridge with a new pre-cast concrete and steel bridge	$166,650	$333,350	$700,000
Rural Municipality of Clayton No. 333	CTP Grid Road 753 Bridge Replacement	Work includes the dismantling and disposal of the existing structure, the installation a new substructure and superstructure, and the construction of bridge abutments and approaches	$166,650	$333,350	$1,175,000
Rural Municipality of Clayton No. 333	Dyck Memorial Road Bridge Replacement	Work includes the dismantling and disposal of the existing structure, the installation of a new substructure and superstructure, and the construction of bridge abutments and approaches	$166,650	$333,350	$1,175,000
Rural Municipality of Kelvington No. 366	Salkeld Bridge Replacement	Replace the existing bridge with a new precast concrete and steel bridge. Work includes the dismantling and disposal of the existing structure, the installation of a new steel and/or concrete substructure and superstructure, and the construction of the bridge approaches	$124,988	$250,012	$375,000
Rural Municipality of Keys No. 303	Main Haul Bridge Replacement	Replace the existing bridge with a series of new steel culverts. Work includes the dismantling and disposal of the existing structure, and the installation of new steel culverts	$64,160	$128,340	$192,500
Rural Municipality of Keys No. 303	Newberg Bridge Replacement	Replace the existing bridge with a series of new steel culverts	$60,494	$121,006	$181,500
Rural Municipality of Laurier No. 38	Eugene's Bridge Replacement	Replace the timber bridge over an unnamed tributary of Long Creek with large diameter steel culverts	$45,829	$91,671	$137,500
Rural Municipality of Laurier No. 38	PFRA Bridge Replacement	Replace the timber bridge over Roughbark Creek with large diameter steel culverts	$41,246	$82,504	$123,750
Rural Municipality of Laurier No. 38	Todd's Bridge Replacement	Replace the timber bridge over Long Creek with large diameter corrugated galvanized steel culverts	$36,663	$73,337	$110,000
Rural Municipality of Lomond No. 37	Souris River Bridge Replacement	Replace the existing bridge with a new precast concrete and steel bridge. Work includes the dismantling and disposal of the existing structure, the installation of a new steel and/or concrete substructure and superstructure, and the construction of the bridge approaches	$166,650	$333,350	$1,025,000
Rural Municipality of Silverwood No. 123	Grid 703 Bridge Replacement	Replace the existing bridge with a new precast concrete and steel bridge	$166,650	$333,350	$500,000*
Rural Municipality of Wood River No. 74	Pinto Bridge Replacement	Upgrade and replace part of the original bridge	$166,650	$333,350	$1,000,000
Total federal, provincial and municipal/other funding			$1,498,268	$2,996,982	$6,570,250

* The Rural Municipality of Silverwood No. 123 Grid 703 Bridge Replacement project is partially financed under the federal Gas Tax Fund. 

Water and waste water management projects funded under the Green Infrastructure Stream:

Location	Project Name	Project Details	Federal Funding	Provincial Funding	Municipal / Other Funding
City of Humboldt	Regional Authority of Carlton Trail Waste Management District Decommissioning of REACT Waste Management Facility	Complete a drainage feasibility study for the site and decommission the active landfill cell by building a final clay cover	$85,768	$71,467	$57,186
Rural Municipality of Barrier Valley No. 397	Archerwill Lagoon Expansion	Expand the lagoon system by adding a primary cell and a secondary cell to treat the effluent from the rural municipality and the Village of Archerwill	$353,200	$294,304	$235,496
Town of Dalmeny	Water Pumphouse and Reservoir Upgrades	Upgrade the water pumphouse to ensure reliable treated water distribution. Work includes the construction of a new water pumphouse building with a below grade concrete reservoir storage	$1,344,928	$1,120,661	$896,731
Town of Hague	Municipal Landfill Closure	Formally close and decommission the existing landfill site	$258,623	$215,498	$172,437
Village of Borden	Sewage Lift Station U pgrade	Replace existing pumps, and perform electrical upgrades and associated works	$100,813	$84,002	$67,217
Village of Consul	Water Treatment Plant Upgrade	Install a membrane filtration system and water treatment building foundation, and perform associated mechanical, piping, electrical and structural works	$390,000	$324,968	$260,032
Village of Holdfast	Water Treatment Plant Upgrades	Upgrade the water treatment plant, replace a raw water line, and perform associated piping, mechanical and electrical works	$277,350	$231,102	$184,923
Village of Kenaston	Lift Station Upgrade	Conduct various upgrades to the existing lift station	$174,200	$145,152	$116,148
Village of Theodore	Water Treatment Plant Upgrade	Add a reverse osmosis system w ith pre-treatment, and perform associated mechanical, electrical, piping and structural works	$215,246	$179,353	$143,515
Village of Torquay	Water Treatment Plant  Upgrades	Conduct a well assessment; install a new reservoir, treatment equipment, and a UV disinfection system; and perform associated electrical, piping, pumps, and mechanical works	$744,408	$620,278	$496,334
Village of Vanguard	Upgrading the Distribution of Pumps at the Water Treatment Facility	Upgrade the pumps to enable hydrant and water main flushing, to increase the availability of potable water in times of high water use, and to reduce the likelihood of precautionary water advisories due to equipment breakdowns	$80,578	$67,142	$53,726
Total federal, provincial and municipal/other funding			$4,024,114	$3,353,927	$2,683,745

Recreation infrastructure projects funded under the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream, or the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream:

Location	Project Name	Project Details	Federal Funding	Provincial Funding	Municipal / Other Funding
Beardy's & Okemasis Cree Nation	Veteran's Memorial Hall Upgrade	Upgrade and expand the existing Veteran's Memorial Hall including electrical and mechanical upgrades, site improvements	$751,186	$250,395	$55,125
Village of Canwood	Curling Rink Re-Build	Rebuild the shelter over the 3 sheets of curling ice and attach it to the viewing area	$180,000	$149,985	$120,015
Village of Christopher Lake	Village of Christopher Lake Park E nhancements 2020	Build a new gathering structure for seniors, and an outdoor community arena	$98,680	$82,225	$65,795
Resort Village of Coteau Beach	Community Centre C onstruction	Build a community centre with barrier-free access, washrooms and a large common area to host activities like gymnastics, dance, yoga, basketball and other team sports and community events	$38,208	$31,837	$25,476
Village of Fillmore	Skating Arena R evitalization	Upgrade the skating rink by installing new boards, safety glass, and asphalt flooring	$79,480	$66,227	$52,993
Town of Kronau	Community Recreation Cooperative Outdoor Skating Rink Revitalization	Build a new outdoor skating rink, shack and cement pad that will expand the existing skating rink so the area can be used year-round for other recreation and community activities	$56,247	$46,868	$37,503
Total federal, provincial and municipal/other funding			$1,203,801	$627,537	$356,907

SOURCE Infrastructure Canada

Marie-Pier Baril, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, 613-295-8123, [email protected]; Dan Palmer, Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations, Communications, 306-787-7151, [email protected]; Media Relations, Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]

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