Canada and Saskatchewan Make investments $40 Million in Infrastructure to Construct Stronger Communities | Information and Media

Launched on November 14, 2022

As we speak, Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Authorities Relations, introduced greater than $40 million in joint funding for 9 infrastructure initiatives throughout Saskatchewan.

The Metropolis of Martensville, simply north of Saskatoon, will profit from the development of a brand new group recreation facility. The centre will characteristic one regulation-size ice floor with spectator seating, a leisure ice floor with skate change space, in addition to a number of different indoor areas, together with a synthetic turf facility, mountaineering wall and playground. The ability can even embrace multipurpose rooms out there to the general public, change rooms, washrooms and concession areas.

Southeast of Prince Albert, Muskoday First Nation will construct a brand new centre that may showcase cultural occasions, ceremonies, workshops, language courses, historical past, artwork, dance, land-based studying and memorials.

A number of rural areas can even see essential infrastructure enhancements. This consists of bridge alternative to assist the transportation system within the rural municipalities of Meota No. 468, Miry Creek No. 229 and Mount Nice No. 2, together with the decommissioning of a landfill in Mankota No. 45 to assist shield the atmosphere.

By investing in infrastructure, the Authorities of Canada is rising our nation’s economic system, rising the resiliency of our communities, and enhancing the lives of Canadians.

“Infrastructure investments assist create wholesome, related, and resilient communities. As soon as these initiatives are accomplished, residents of Martensville will be capable of keep energetic in a brand new multipurpose facility, and residents of Muskoday First Nation may have a devoted area to advertise and transmit their cultural traditions. Working with our companions, our Authorities will proceed to assist rural and Indigenous communities throughout Saskatchewan,” Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Dominic LeBlanc mentioned.

“The Authorities of Saskatchewan is proud to speculate greater than $17.7 million towards these shovel prepared infrastructure initiatives, which can enhance recreation and cultural alternatives, shield the atmosphere and improve the transportation system,” McMorris mentioned. “These native infrastructure investments will proceed to strengthen our communities and profit Saskatchewan residents for years to return.”

Fast facts

• The Authorities of Canada is investing greater than $22.3 million in these initiatives via the Inexperienced Infrastructure, Group, Tradition and Recreation Infrastructure and Rural and Northern Communities streams of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Authorities of Saskatchewan is contributing greater than $17.7 million, whereas recipients are contributing greater than $14 million. Recipients are accountable for any further prices.
• Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all necessities associated to session with Indigenous teams and/or environmental assessments.
• The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program is offering $33 billion for public infrastructure throughout Canada. Beneath this program, provinces and territories prioritize and submit initiatives to Infrastructure Canada for evaluate. Thus far, this system has accredited greater than $20 billion for over 4,500 initiatives in communities throughout the nation.

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For extra data, contact:

Jean-Sébastien Comeau
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Workplace of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
343-574-8116

Corey Rhiendel
Saskatchewan Ministry of Authorities Relations
306-787-6156
[email protected]

Media Relations
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
[email protected]