Government funding supports local infrastructure projects in Manitoba's smaller communities Français
WINNIPEG, Aug. 9, 2017 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Manitoba recognize that strategic investments in public infrastructure are vital to building dynamic, healthy communities, fostering economic development and building the foundation for middle-class job creation.
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Eileen Clarke, Minister of Indigenous and Municipal Relations, today announced funding for 42 infrastructure projects in 37 communities under the federal government's Small Communities Fund. The Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba are each contributing over $10 million toward the estimated $34.6 million in total project costs.
Among the wide-ranging projects receiving funding under this program are water and wastewater system enhancements in the Rural Municipality of Springfield, important roadwork as part of the City of Selkirk's Downtown Renewal Strategy, and the purchase of a generator to transform the Rural Municipality of East St. Paul's arena into a fully equipped evacuation centre. This work, along with the many other projects receiving funding, will improve key municipal services for residents, help generate economic activity and boost regional development.
Quotes
"This dedicated funding for projects in smaller communities demonstrates the federal government's commitment to delivering results at the local level throughout the country. The Government of Canada is proud to be supporting these wide-ranging community priorities and helping get projects under way that will improve the quality of life and help increase opportunities for Manitobans across the province for years to come."
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"Through the Small Communities Fund, our Government is delivering support for projects of local or regional significance in municipalities all across rural Manitoba. Strategic investments in community infrastructure help facilitate growth and improve quality of life in Manitoba communities and I am proud that the 42 projects announced today will improve drinking water, waste-water management, culture, tourism, recreation, public transit and more within the province. By working together with our municipalities to select and prioritize local projects, we are delivering on our commitment of providing municipalities with a fair say on how infrastructure funds are invested in their communities."
Honourable Eileen Clarke
Minister of Indigenous and Municipal Relations
"The benefits from today's announcement will not stop at local borders. High quality public infrastructure is an essential part of the fabric that makes up not only communities, but entire regions all across Manitoba. The AMM appreciates the opportunity to work together to prioritize the projects that will help our municipalities grow and thrive in today's economy."
Chris Goertzen, President
Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM)
Quick facts
- The Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- The $1-billion Small Communities Fund supports priority public infrastructure projects in communities across the country with less than 100,000 residents. The Small Communities Fund allocation for Manitoba is $46.7 million.
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Backgrounder
Canada and Manitoba announce new funding for projects in small communities
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are funding 42 infrastructure projects in communities across the province under the New Building Canada Plan's Small Communities Fund, including 17 green infrastructure projects, 14 cultural and recreational projects and eight trade & transportation-related projects. The Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba are each contributing over $10 million, representing two-thirds of the estimated $34.6 million in eligible project costs.
This is in addition to 49 projects previously approved under the Small Communities Fund in Manitoba.
The Small Communities Fund supports priority public infrastructure projects in communities with fewer than 100,000 residents across Canada.
Projects receiving funding by community:
| Location |
Project name |
Federal |
Provincial |
Anticipated |
| Town of Altona |
Altona / Rhineland Waste Disposal Ground Expansion |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Town of Arborg |
Arborg Water Treatment Plant Upgrades |
$133,333 |
$133,333 |
August 1, 2017 |
| City of Brandon |
Airport maintenance shed replacement (#2) |
$833,333 |
$833,333 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Rehabilitation of Lundar Arena |
$556,014 |
$556,014 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
East St. Paul Arena Genset |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Truck Route Renewal for RTAC |
$333,333 |
$333,333 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Water and Waste Water Repairs and Replacement |
$28,500 |
$28,500 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Fisher Branch Sidewalk Project |
$90,000 |
$90,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| City of Flin Flon |
Flin Flon Community Centre |
$60,000 |
$60,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Community Hall Renovation and Addition |
$250,000 |
$250,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Town of Gimli (Icelandic |
Viking Park |
$300,000 |
$300,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Glenboro (Minor Sports |
Baseball Field Rejuvenation Project - Phase 2 |
$37,000 |
$37,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Arden Curling Rink Roof (#2) |
$12,233 |
$12,233 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Elgin Water Treatment System Upgrades |
$83,333 |
$83,333 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Hamiota Street Resurfacing |
$275,000 |
$275,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Sheffield Bridge Tri-Municipal Project |
$400,000 |
$400,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Town of Lynn Lake |
Main Street Revitalization |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Town of Melita (Melita |
Melita and Area Communiplex |
$1,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Rosenort Industrial Park Road Extension |
$401,041 |
$401,041 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Treherne Water & Sewer Main Renewal |
$733,333 |
$733,333 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
La Riviere Municipal Lagoon Upgrade |
$666,666 |
$666,666 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Local Government DST |
Pinawa Waterline Renewal Project |
$333,333 |
$333,333 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
PRRA - Splash Island (# 2) |
$86,166 |
$86,166 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Installation of Generator - Oakville Lift Station #1 (#5) |
$20,340 |
$20,340 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Installation of Generator - Oakville Lift Station #2 (#6) |
$15,676 |
$15,676 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Installation of Generator & Transfer Switch - Poplar Bluff Lift Station #3 |
$20,016 |
$20,016 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Medika Drain Rehabilitation Phase 3 |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Install Condenser and Dehumidifier at St Adolphe Arena |
$21,000 |
$21,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Roblin Meter Upgrades |
$22,766 |
$22,767 |
August 1, 2017 |
| City of Selkirk |
Selkirk Recreation Complex Structural Repairs (#2) |
$50,800 |
$50,800 |
August 1, 2017 |
| City of Selkirk |
Downtown Renewal (#8) |
$866,666 |
$866,667 |
August 1, 2017 |
| City of Selkirk |
Manitoba Ave. Pathway (#5) |
$158,333 |
$158,333 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Shoal Lake (Airport |
Regional Airport Runway Rehabilitation |
$114,067 |
$114,067 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Crescent Ave Infrastructure Renewal |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Dugald Water System Upgrade |
$716,833 |
$716,833 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of St. |
Village Sidewalk Extension |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of St. |
The St Laurent Métis Heritage Centre |
$80,000 |
$80,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Corridor North Sewer Project |
$299,700 |
$299,700 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Vita Lagoon Upgrade |
$114,583 |
$114,583 |
June 3, 2019 |
| Town of Swan River |
Veterans Community Hall Upgrades |
$16,666 |
$16,667 |
August 1, 2017 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Saskatchewan Hwy Water & Sewer Renewal |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
June 11, 2018 |
| Rural Municipality of |
Shoal Lake Communiplex Dressing Room Addition |
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
August 1, 2017 |
Associated links
Government of Canada's $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017:
http://www.budget.gc.ca/2017/docs/plan/chap-02-en.html#Toc477707375
Federal infrastructure investments in Manitoba: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/mb-eng.html
The Small Communities Fund: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/sc-cp-eng.html.
Twitter: @INFC_eng
Web: Infrastructure Canada
SOURCE Infrastructure Canada
Kate Monfette, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, 613-301-0894, [email protected]; Caitlin MacGregor, Press Secretary and Communications Assistant, Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Government of Manitoba, 204-945-1494, [email protected]; Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]
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