REGINA - Two communities in southeast Saskatchewan will receive federal and provincial funding for infrastructure projects.
Dominic LeBlanc, federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; and Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Don McMorris announced more than $44.6 million in joint funding for 28 infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan.
The Town of Carnduff received money for the construction of an outdoor multi-sport centre, which will include a 100-foot by 100-foot cement pad with 12-foot chain link fencing and a sport court floor covering to provide the safest environment for all users. The federal share is $99,200, the provincial contribution is $82,658 and the town is to provide the remaining $66,142.
Meanwhile, the Town of Kipling's grant will be directed towards arena upgrades. These include repairing the retaining wall essential to the structural integrity of the arena, replacing the current vestibule with a new 90.8-square metre wheelchair accessible vestibule, replacing the exterior siding and lighting of the facility and adding a wheelchair-accessible washroom.
The federal share is $166,400, with the province providing $138,653 and the municipality $110,947.
"All Canadian families deserve to have access to modern, reliable services that improve their quality of life – and that is exactly what we are delivering today," said LeBlanc. "Working with our Saskatchewan partners, we will continue to build stronger communities across Saskatchewan."
"The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to invest more than $19.2 million toward these significant infrastructure projects," McMorris said. "Local infrastructure initiatives will help maintain a healthy environment, improve the transportation network, and provide more cultural and recreation opportunities. Together, we will build a stronger Saskatchewan that is home to a strong economy, strong communities and strong families.”
A news release states that federal funding is conditional on meeting all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous groups and/or environmental assessments. Recipients are responsible for any additional costs.
The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program is providing $33.5 billion over 11 years for public infrastructure across Canada. Under this program, provinces and territories prioritize and submit projects to Infrastructure Canada for review. To date, the program has approved more than $20 billion for over 4,500 projects in communities across the country.
