REGINA, SK, March 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Bridges and culverts in communities across Saskatchewan will be replaced or upgraded after a combined investment of more than $8.2 million from the federal and provincial governments along with municipalities.
These 12 projects were announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Minister Don McMorris. The new bridges will create safer and more efficient local routes. Investing in culverts will ease the flow of water underneath roads, relieving potential drainage issues in the future.
Rural municipalities, like the RMs of Enniskillen No. 3 and Frenchman Butte No. 501 will see new culverts to help with safe water flow, while others like Lomond No. 37 and Star City No. 428 will receive funding for bridge replacement projects.
Find out more about each of these projects and how they are going to improve the connections between communities and enhance reliable water drainage across the province for years to come.
"Investing in rural community infrastructure projects, such as bridges and culverts, creates more seamless transportation and water distribution services. By providing new life cycles to these essential pieces of infrastructure, we continue to deliver for Saskatchewanians through investments that will make a real difference to their everyday lives."
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
"Our government understands the impact these projects will have on the communities receiving this funding. The importance of replacing and creating new infrastructure to build and protect our communities cannot be overstated. Projects like this could not happen without the cooperation of the communities themselves. Our government is excited to have these projects get underway for our communities to reap the long-term benefits of growth and a stronger Saskatchewan."
The Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan's Minister of Government Relations
Backgrounder: Bridging communities together across Saskatchewan with joint federal and provincial funding
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https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Investing in Canada Plan Project Map
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html
Rural and Northern Community Infrastructure Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/rnc-crn-eng.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-sk-eng.html
Canada Community-Building Fund
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/gtf-fte-eng.html
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https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/prog/gtf-fte-tab-eng.html
Building a Green Prairie Economy Act
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Building a Green Prairie Economy
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