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Provincial Government Relations Minister Lori Carr has announced the greenlight for another 303 new projects totalling more than $16.6 million under the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) for 2020.

That brings the latest amount of approved projects to 497 municipalities, with a total investment so far of $38 million by the Government of Saskatchewan. The deadline for municipalities to submit potential projects under the program has been extended from July 17 to 31.

Urban municipalities to receive support include the Town of Alameda, $53,036 for a new grader; the Village of Carievale, $34,495 for the installation of water meters; the Village of Fairlight, $5,749 for gravel crushing; the Village of Glen Ewen, more than $22,000 for three projects, with $9,134 for the replacement of an overhead shop door and floor and apron repairs, $7,000 for the replacement of water plant wall and $6,000 for a submersible pump for the main untreated water system; the Village of Kenosee, $33,632 for culvert installation; the Village of Maryfield, $50,017 for roadway improvements; and the Town of Wawota, more than $78,000 for three water treatment plant projects, with $71,000 for a control system, $5,000 for a key fob operating system and $2,045 for a back-up generator.

Also receiving funding were the RM of Antler, $75,710 for the Lamotte bridge replacement; the RM of Browning, $53,898 for road construction; and the RM of Maryfield, $46,568 for Green Bridge removal and replacement.

鈥淥ur government recognizes some municipalities may need just a little more time to complete their MEEP applications during these summer months and we want to ensure they have ample opportunity to take advantage of this program,鈥� Carr said. 鈥淧rovincial investments in local projects and initiatives will help create jobs in communities during this recent unprecedented period, strengthen municipal assets and improve quality of life.鈥�

The $150 million MEEP 2020 was announced in May and 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.

All MEEP 2020 funding must be used by municipalities by March 31, 2022.