Released on January 23, 2015
The Town of Ituna will benefit from upgraded water supply infrastructure thanks to joint federal and provincial funding announced today by Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Michelle Rempel, and Last Mountain-Touchwood MLA Glen Hart on behalf of Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter.The investment will allow Ituna to build a new well near its water treatment plant, update pumps, and rehabilitate its existing well to provide a reliable supply of clean drinking water. The upgrades will increase the efficiency and reliability of the water treatment plant and distribution system, as well as meet expansion needs in this growing community.
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are each investing $124,000 through the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund (BCF-CC), with Ituna contributing the remaining balance of the $372,000 project.
“Our government is committed to helping communities meet their infrastructure needs so that they can continue to grow and thrive,” said Rempel. “With today’s announcement, we are demonstrating this commitment and helping to create jobs and growth, while improving the reliability of the water system in Ituna.”
“The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the importance of investing in infrastructure to maintain Saskatchewan’s growth, as well as contributing to a high quality of life for residents,” Hart said. “This project is an example of what can be achieved when the federal, provincial and municipal governments work together.”
“The Town of Ituna and surrounding rural area is very pleased and grateful for the federal and provincial government's continued financial commitment to rural Saskatchewan infrastructure needs and requirements,” Town of Ituna Mayor Joe Garchinski said. “This joint funding partnership has provided our residents and businesses confidence and peace of mind in having a safe and dependable water system, not only today, but for many years to come.”
Quick Facts:
- Since 2007, more than 150 municipal infrastructure projects have been funded by the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan under BCF-CC, benefitting thousands of Saskatchewan residents and their communities.
- This project is being funded using savings realized through previous BCF-CC projects coming in under budget, allowing dollars to be recommitted to additional initiatives.
- The Building Canada Fund is being replaced by the New Building Canada Plan.
For more information, contact:
Sarah Still
Government Relations
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2687
Email: sarah.still@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-519-8931
Joanne Mysak
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon
Phone: 306-975-5942
Email: joanne.mysak@wd-deo.gc.ca
Mayor Joe Garchinski
Town of Ituna
Phone: 306-795-3392
Email: jgarchinski@sasktel.net