Residents of Saskatchewan to benefit from recreation, water, and bridge infrastructure projects

REGINA, SK, March 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Saskatchewan are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, as well as promote job creation, growth and investment. Investments in Saskatchewan's infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to make communities more sustainable and resilient.

Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan's Minister of Government Relations, announced more than $33 million in joint funding for 26 projects in Saskatchewan.   

Recreation infrastructure projects include a new park and community garden in the Village of Craven. This project – along with improvements to arenas, pools, playgrounds, and community centres across Saskatchewan – will provide residents with access to programs and services, and promote a healthy lifestyle. The Rural Municipality of Porcupine No. 395 and the Rural Municipality of Preeceville No. 334 will see the replacement of rural bridges to strengthen the ability to move goods and services on the local transportation network. Additionally, important upgrades to water and wastewater systems in the Town of Hudson Bay and the Village of Edenwold will help protect the health of residents and the environment.

Providing communities with reliable and sustainable infrastructure is a shared priority for both governments. To that end, the Government of Canada is investing more than $21 million in these projects through the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Saskatchewan is contributing over $12 million.

All orders of government continue to work together for the people of Saskatchewan to make strategic infrastructure investments in communities across the province.

Quotes

"The Government of Canada is taking decisive actions to help create jobs and support our economy. These projects in Saskatchewan will provide better access to community amenities such as playgrounds and swimming pools, update sewage systems and provide reliable, efficient water services. Canada's infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities."

The Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"Our provincial government is proud to play a role in these infrastructure initiatives by investing more than $12 million that will help them move from the drawing board to reality. These projects improve the rural transportation system, water and recreation facilities, create jobs, improve quality of life and strengthen Saskatchewan."

The Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan's Minister of Government Relations

Quick facts

• Through the Investing in Canada plan, the federal government is investing 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.
• $26.9 billion of this funding is supporting green infrastructure projects.
• $25.3 billion of this funding is supporting social infrastructure in Canadian communities.
• $2 billion of this funding is supporting infrastructure that meets the unique needs of rural and northern communities, like facilities to support food security, local access roads and enhanced broadband connectivity.
• In Saskatchewan, Infrastructure Canada has invested more than $721 million in over 400 infrastructure projects under the Investing in Canada plan.

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Residents of Saskatchewan to benefit from recreation, water, and bridge infrastructure projects

Funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support 26 infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan. The Government of Canada is investing more than $21 million in these projects, with the Government of Saskatchewan providing over $12 million. Contributions by recipients toward their respective projects are more than $12 million. In total, this represents a combined infrastructure investment of more than $46 million. Funding recipients are responsible for any additional project costs.

Recreation infrastructure projects funded under the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream, the Green Infrastructure Stream, or the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream                                                                                                                              

Location	Project Name	Project Details	Federal Funding	Provincial Funding	Municipal / Other Funding
Big River First Nation	Big River First Nation Arena Build Project	Construction of a new arena and associated amenities connected to a high school.	$7,101,750	n/a	$2,367,250
City of Flin Flon	City of Flin Flon Safe Playground Upgrade	Various upgrades to the area and replacement of the playground equipment and rehabilitation of the outdoor rink.	$31,720	$26,431	$21,149
City of Weyburn	Weyburn Recreation and Cultural Centre Facility Out of Contract Amenities	Construction of new amenities related to hockey, soccer and other recreational activities.	$500,712	$417,218	$333,850
Northern Village of Denare Beach	Northern Village of Denare Beach Community Hockey Bunk Revitalization Project	Expansion of the outdoor ice surface to create a skating ring around the main skating surface that will allow for both hockey and skating simultaneously.	$31,000	$25,831	$20,669
Town of Ogema	Ogema Regional Park Authority Swimming Pool Rebuild	Replacement of the existing outdoor swimming pool.	$330,760	$275,606	$220,534
Resort Village of Big Shell	Resort Village of Big Shell Recreation Committee Playground Project	Construction of a playground near the beach.	$24,800	$20,665	$16,535
Town of Assiniboia	Town of Assiniboia and District Recreation Complex	Replacement of the existing ice arena built in 1956 with a new multi-use facility. It will include a teen centre, full-size rink, walking track, multi-use sport and recreation room, a canteen, dressing rooms and a Lakota First Nation Education and Interpretive Centre.	$6,293,010	$5,243,651	$4,195,865
Town of Delisle	Town of Delisle Splash Park	Creation of a splash park and green space facility.	$123,930	$103,265	$82,631
Town of Duck Lake	Town of Duck Lake Belladrome Upgrade	Roof replacement, kitchen area upgrades, installation of  weeping tiles, and addition of wheelchair accessible bathrooms.	$101,824	$84,845	$67,891
Town of Eston	Town of Eston Lions Pool Upgrades	Upgrades to the existing facility, including change rooms, washrooms, pool flooring and associated works.	$23,700	$19,748	$15,802
Town of Hague	Town of Hague Arena Floor Upgrades	Install a concrete floor and associated floor heating/cooling systems for the existing ice surface.	$486,000	$404,960	$324,040
Town of Hudson Bay	Town of Hudson Bay Aquatic (Pool) Renewal / Replacement	Renewal of the existing pool, which is at end of its life cycle, along with associated works.	$639,120	$532,547	$426,133
Town of Lanigan	Town of Lanigan and District Water Park Project	Replacement of the existing community pool with a new waterpark facility. It will include a swimming pool, splash park and other amenities.	$1,111,700	$926,324	$741,226
Town of Rosthern	Town of Rosthern Jubilee Sports Centre Arena Revitalization	Upgrades to the arena floor and roof to ensure facility longevity.	$593,170	$494,259	$395,496
Village of Abbey	Village of Abbey Playground Revitalization	Revitalizing the playground at the Abbey Business and Community Centre.	$40,160	$33,463	$26,777
Village of Canwood	Village of Canwood Curling Rink Re-Build	Rebuild the shelter over the 3 sheets of curling ice and attach the new structure to the viewing area.	$180,000	$149,985	$120,015
Village of Craven	Village of Craven Park and Community Garden	Create a new park and community garden complete with a play structure, a full size basketball court, half soccer field, and a community garden with a small orchard.	$42,380	$34,964	$28,606
Village of Muenster	Muenster Community Center Board Wheelchair Accessibility Project	Renovate the entrance by removing walls and installing two new sets of doors, replacing handrails, installing a ramp and a wheelchair elevator.	$39,280	$32,730	$26,190
Village of Odessa	Village of Odessa Community Hall	Replacement of the existing hall with a new facility capable of supporting local and area events.	$246,016	$204,993	$164,031
Village of Rama	Village of Rama A New Way to Play	Installation of an accessible play structure, accessible picnic tables, and an accessible swing set and bench.	$24,600	$20,498	$16,402
Whitesand Regional Park	Whitesand Regional Park Kitchen / Canteen Upgrade	Renovations to the kitchen / canteen area at the Whitesand Regional Park.	$13,200	$10,999	$8,801
Total federal, provincial and municipal / other funding			$17,978,832	$9,062,982	$9,619,893

Water and waste water management projects funded under the Green Infrastructure Stream

Location	Project Name	Project Details	Federal Funding	Provincial Funding	Municipal / Other Funding
Duck Mountain Provincial Park	Duck Mountain Provincial Park Waste Water Treatment Upgrades	Improvements to the existing sewage lagoons and associated works.	$530,000	$530,000	n/a
Town of Hudson Bay	Town of Hudson Bay - Sewage Lift Station No. 1 and Force Main Upgrade	Replacement of the main sewage pumping station and sewer force main connecting the lift station to the town's sewage lagoon.	$1,436,000	$1,196,547	$957,453
Village of Edenwold	SaskWater - Edenwold - Village of Edenwold Potable Water Supply Pipeline Project	Expansion of the existing regional drinking water  system.	$966,320	$805,186	$644,294
Total federal, provincial and municipal / other funding			$2,932,320	$2,531,733	$1,601,747

Bridge improvement projects funded under the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream

Location	Project Name	Project Details	Federal Funding	Provincial Funding	Municipal / Other Funding
Rural Municipality of Porcupine No. 395	Farley Bridge Replacement	Replace the existing bridge with a new precast concrete and steel bridge. Work includes dismantling and disposal of the existing structure, the installation of a new steel/concrete structure, and construction of the bridge approaches.	$166,650	$333,350	$1,100,000
Rural Municipality of Preeceville No. 334	Hinchliffe Bridge Replacement	Replace the existing bridge with a new precast concrete and steel bridge.	$166,650	$333,350	$450,000*
Total federal, provincial and municipal / other funding			$333,300	$666,700	$1,550,000

* The Rural Municipality of Preeceville No. 334 Hinchliffe Bridge Replacement project is partially financed under the federal Gas Tax Fund.

Associated links

Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html

Investing in Canada Plan Project Map
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map

Federal infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-sk-eng.html

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Chantalle Aubertin, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, 613-941-0660, [email protected]; Dan Palmer, Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations, Communications, 306-787-7151, [email protected]; Media Relations, Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]

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