A couple of communities in this region are among those that will benefit from the latest round of funding announced through the provincial Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP).
The Town of Redvers will split nearly $150,000 in funding between three projects. A bathroom and canteen project will receive $80,000 in support through MEEP. A new shed will get $45,000, and wall and pillar repairs at the recreation centre has been allocated $24,765.
All three projects are classified as recreation, culture, tourism or sport projects.
The Village of Gainsborough will receive $36,507 for the purchase of a new tractor as a municipal equipment project.
Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced July 8 the approval of an additional 139 projects, totaling just under $14 million of provincial investment under MEEP.
鈥淪o far in June and July, a total of 194 municipal projects and initiatives have been approved for 109 communities,鈥� Carr said.聽 鈥淭he total investment so far of $21.37 million under the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program 2020 strengthens communities in two ways: municipalities improve their local infrastructure and capital assets needed to provide services to residents as well as provide projects that can help get residents back to work.鈥�
The $150 million MEEP 2020 is a key component of the Government of Saskatchewan鈥檚 $7.5 billion, two-year capital plan to build a strong province and stimulate its economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each project and its schedule is managed by the municipality receiving funding. All MEEP 2020 funding must be used by March 31, 2022.
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