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Sixteen public transit and water projects across Manitoba receive government funding

WINNIPEG, Oct. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Canada and Manitoba are investing in public infrastructure to ensure Manitobans have modern and reliable water and transit systems that meet local needs and lay the foundation for sustainable economic growth.

Today, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Jeff Wharton, Minister of Municipal Relations, and His Worship Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg, announced federal-provincial funding of more than $53.9 million for 11 water and wastewater projects, and more than $21.6 million for five public transit projects.  

This investment will support upgrades to the pollution control facility in Portage La Prairie, water and sewer main renewals in Grandview, and a new water treatment lagoon in Riverdale. In Winnipeg, funding will go towards the City's Rapid Transit Master Plan and Prioritization Study, a new pedestrian and cyclist corridor along Kildonan Settlers Bridge, and protected bike lanes along Chevrier Boulevard and McDermont and Bannatyne avenues.

These investments are part of an agreement between Canada and Manitoba for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund and the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. With the projects announced today, a total of 58 water projects and 52 public transit projects will benefit communities across the province.

Quotes

"The Government of Canada is making strategic infrastructure investments to improve Manitobans' quality of life while supporting economic development and middle-class job creation. With the funding we're announcing today, we're helping protect public health and the environment and increasing the safety and efficiency of the transit networks people rely on daily."

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"Our Government is proud of our strong continued partnership with all levels of government and our shared commitment to public transit and water infrastructure investments. Manitobans deserve access to safe and reliable transportation as well as effective upgrades to our water systems to continue Winnipeg's reputation as a wonderful place to live and work."

The Honourable Jeff Wharton, Minister of Municipal Relations

"Winnipeg is a growing, thriving city on its way to one million people strong. Building our city for the future while also addressing the infrastructure challenges facing us today requires strong partnerships with other levels of government. I want to thank them for our partnership on many different infrastructure projects so far, and will continue to find ways we can work together to keep building Winnipeg for the future."

His Worship Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg

"The benefits from today's announcement will not stop at local borders. High quality public infrastructure is an essential part of the fabric that makes up not only communities, but entire regions all across Manitoba.  The AMM appreciates the opportunity to work together to prioritize the projects that will help our municipalities grow and thrive in today's economy."

Chris Goertzen, President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities

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Backgrounder

Eleven water and wastewater projects in Manitoba receive government funding

The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) supports projects that provide communities with more reliable water and wastewater systems.

The 11 projects announced today are in addition to 47 projects previously announced under CWWF.

Project list

 

Location

Project name

Federal
funding

Provincial
funding

Municipal
funding

Brandon

Chemical Building

$2,230,870

n/a

$2,230,870

La Broquerie

Tertiary Treatment System

$2,000,000

n/a

$2,000,000

Grandview

Water and Sewer Main
Renewal

$1,000,000

n/a

$1,000,000

Lac du Bonnet

Watermain Renewal

$750,000

n/a

$750,000

Portage La
Prairie

Waste Pollution Control
Facility Upgrades - Phase 1 -
Low Rate Anaerobic Reactor

$5,886,054

$22,863,946

n/a

Riverdale

Lagoon Replacement

$3,000,000

n/a

$3,000,000

Springfield

Oakbank Watermain
Extension

$1,526,250

n/a

$1,526,250

Steinbach

Supplemental Water Supply
System Project

$5,000,000

$625,000

$4,375,000

Westlake-
Gladstone

Yellowhead Rural Water
Expansion: Phase II

$1,250,000

n/a

$1,250,000

Winnipeg

Transcona Sewer Relief

$2,750,000

$1,375,000

$1,375,000

Winnipeg

North St. Boniface Water
Main Upgrading

$2,450,000

$1,225,000

$1,225,000

 

Backgrounder

Five public transit projects in Manitoba receive government funding

The Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) is helping improve commute times, cut air pollution, strengthen communities and grow Canada's economy by supporting the rehabilitation of public transit systems, the planning of future system improvements and expansions, enhanced asset management and system optimization and modernization.

The five projects announced today are in addition to 47 projects previously announced under PTIF.

Project list

 

Location

Project name

Federal
funding

Provincial
funding

Municipal
funding

Winnipeg

Rapid Transit Master Plan
and Prioritization Study

$1,500,000

n/a

$1,500,000

Winnipeg

Pedestrian and Cycling
Bridges: Chief Peguis Trail

$3,350,000

n/a

$3,350,000

Winnipeg

Protected Bike Lanes:
McDermot Avenue (Phase 1)

$725,000

n/a

$725,000

Winnipeg

Protected Bike Lanes:
McDermot
Avenue/Bannatyne Avenue
(Phase 2)

$1,750,000

n/a

$1,750,000

Winnipeg

Protected Bike Lanes:
Chevrier Boulevard and
Waverley Pathway
Connection

$3,500,000

n/a

$3,500,000

 

Associated links

Government of Canada's $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017:
http://www.budget.gc.ca/2017/docs/plan/chap-02-en.html#Toc477707375

Federal infrastructure investments in Manitoba: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/mb-eng.html

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/cwwf-fepeu-eng.html

Public Transit Infrastructure Fund: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/ptif-fitc-eng.php

Twitter: @INFC_eng
Web: Infrastructure Canada

 

SOURCE Infrastructure Canada



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