Several infrastructure projects in communities across Saskatchewan recently received funding from the Government of Canada’s Small Communities Fund.
“Safe drinking water and effective wastewater processing facilities are critical to providing sustainable, livable communities,” said MP Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
“These 11 infrastructure projects are in Saskatchewan communities of less than 2,000 people. The projects will improve local infrastructure and have a positive and lasting impact on the quality of life of these residents.”
“Our government will invest more than $5 million toward improving critical water and wastewater systems in 11 communities across the province,” said Jim Reiter, Government Relations Minister for the province of Saskatchewan.
“Key investments like this will help make life better for citizens both now, and well into the future.”
Funding for these projects will help Saskatchewan communities upgrade and expand water and wastewater systems. Once complete, the work will significantly improve key municipal services for residents and help build stronger, more sustainable communities.
Through the Small Communities Fund, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are working in partnership to provide funding for priority public infrastructure projects that deliver on local needs in communities across the province.
The Government of Canada will provide up to $5,399,443 of the total eligible cost of $16,198,338 for these 11 projects. The Government of Saskatchewan will also contribute $5,399,443. The Small Communities Fund allocation for Saskatchewan is $43,665,808
The projects include a wastewater lagoon expansion in Arcola; a wastewater lagoon expansion in Drake; and a new lift station for Kinistino. A sewage pumping station and force main in LeRoy; a wastewater lagoon expansion for Macoun; a water treatment plant upgrade for Mankota; sewer system upgrades in Muenster; and a wastewater lagoon expansion in Quill Lake. A lagoon expansion and treatment in Radville; a lagoon expansion for Watrous; and a water treatment plant upgrade for Yarbo.
