Canada and Saskatchewan support water and wastewater infrastructure improvements to strengthen local communities
SASKATOON, May 24, 2019 /CNW/ - Investing in local water and wastewater systems is key to improving people's quality of life, protecting waterways and positioning communities for growth.
Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Mr. David Buckingham, MLA for Saskatoon Westview, on behalf of the Honourable Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan Minister of Government Relations, announced funding for three new water and wastewater projects in the province.
In Saskatoon, drinking water storage capacity will be increased and a wastewater treatment plant will be upgraded. In west-central Saskatchewan, a water distribution system will be created in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Snipe Lake and the RM of Newcombe, which includes upgrading the water treatment plant in Eston.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan are each contributing more than $30.4 million to the three projects through the New Building Canada Fund. Recipients are responsible for remaining costs.
Quotes
"Modern efficient water and wastewater infrastructure is essential to safeguarding the well-being of our families and building the Canada we want for tomorrow. By investing in projects such as these in Saskatchewan, we are helping close the gaps in services and ensuring everyone has access to safe reliable drinking water for years to come."
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness on behalf of the Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to be investing more than $30.4 million toward these three projects in our province. These will help position these communities for growth, enhance their key infrastructure, and improve the quality of life."
Mr. David Buckingham, MLA for Saskatoon Westview on behalf of the Honourable Warren Kaeding, Minister of Government Relations for Saskatchewan
"We're investing in critical infrastructure we need to serve new communities and continue to provide reliable and safe water and wastewater services. Thank you to our federal and provincial partners for investing with us for a sustainable future."
Charlie Clark, Mayor of the City of Saskatoon
"We are very appreciative of the support this project has received from the federal and provincial governments. Their contributions allow us to provide a safe, secure and sustainable water supply for rural and urban residents."
RM of Snipe Lake Reeve Bill Owens, Chair of the Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility
Quick facts
- Budget 2019, Investing in the Middle Class, is the Government of Canada's plan to create more good well-paying jobs, put homeownership within reach of more Canadians, help working people get the training they need to succeed, support seniors, and lay the foundation for national pharmacare.
- Announcements in Budget 2019 build on the Government's Investing in Canada Plan, under which the Government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years to build infrastructure in communities across the country.
- $26.9 billion of this funding is supporting green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
- Since 2016, the Government of Canada has approved close to 200 new water and wastewater projects across Saskatchewan.
- With many municipalities across Canada facing serious infrastructure deficits, Budget 2019 proposes a one-time transfer of $2.2 billion through the federal Gas Tax Fund to address short-term priorities in municipalities and First Nations communities.
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Backgrounder
Three water and wastewater projects in Saskatchewan receive government funding
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will each provide more than $30.4 million for the following three infrastructure projects under the New Building Canada Plan's Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component?National and Regional Projects. Including the recipients' contributions, more than $131.7 million will be invested in total.
Recipient | Project | Federal contribution | Provincial contribution | Recipient's contribution | Total estimated costs |
City of Saskatoon | Building a fourth digester tank with associated heating plant upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant. | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | $29,200,000 | $48,200,000 |
City of Saskatoon | Building a new reservoir in northeast Saskatoon to increase drinking water storage capacity. | $14,678,775 | $14,678,775 | $27,492,450 | $56,850,000 |
Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility | Creating a water distribution system in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Snipe Lake and the RM of Newcombe and upgrading the water treatment plant in Eston. | $6,288,651 | $6,288,651 | $14,082,698 | $26,660,000 |
Total federal, provincial and recipient project contributions | $30,467,426 | $30,467,426 | $70,775,148 | $131,710,000 | |
Associated links
Budget 2019: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2019/home-accueil-en.html
Investing in Canada Plan Project Map: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map
Federal infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/investments-2002-investissements/sk-eng.html
Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
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