Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris is hailing the important role that engineers and geoscientists play in Saskatchewan's growth and prosperity by proclaiming March 3-9 as Engineering and Geoscience Week.
"Engineers and geoscientists play a key role in our province's growth plan, with 1.2 million people expected to be living here by the year 2020, coupled with $2.5 billion in infrastructure investment in the next three years," McMorris says.
"The men and women of this profession are proudly serving this province and contributing to its success by designing new bridges and roads to keep our export-based economy moving, and overseeing new office towers, schools and health care facilities to handle the influx of people. We owe them a debt of thanks."
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (APEGs) members make significant contributions daily in a variety of sectors including agriculture, construction, environment, forestry, manufacturing, mining, utilities, transportation and resources.
"As engineers and geoscientists, 'We See More'," APEGS President Leon Botham adds. "We see the details of the safe development of our province's natural resources; we identify the requirements for the provision of safe and efficient infrastructure; and we see the opportunities to contribute to the economic and social growth of our communities. Through their innovation, our more than 10,000 members are proud to help shape the future of this province."
APEGS is the governing body responsible for regulating the practice of engineering and geoscience professionals in the province. Numerous activities have been planned for Engineering and Geoscience Week to help commemorate the profession, along with a media campaign featuring billboards, TV commercials and newspaper inserts.
