Released on August 15, 2018
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $1.5 million in facility and infrastructure improvements for parks in the province’s South West in 2018-19.
“The provincial parks in the South West region continue to be popular travel destinations for families,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “Investing in improvements will help us increase safety and reliability of our facilities and services, and contribute to a positive experience for our visitors and their families.”Upgrades scheduled for completion prior to the 2019 camping season in the South West include:
- Boat launch improvements at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park;
- Campground electrical expansion at Shady Pine campground in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park;
- Completion of campground electrical service improvements in Douglas Provincial Park and Danielson Provincial Park;
- Completion of interpretive displays in the new visitor reception centre in Douglas Provincial Park;
- New digital messaging sign at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park; and
- Sewage lagoon upgrades at Douglas Provincial Park.
- New service centres;
- Additional full service campsites;
- Major road upgrades;
- New visitor reception centre; and
- Electrical campground expansions and upgrades.
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For more information, contact:
Jalaine Thibault
Parks, Culture and Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-7828
Email: jalaine.thibault@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-529-4087