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ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL ROADS ANNOUNCED

Released on April 26, 1995

Premier Roy Romanow today announced assistance plans for municipalities
experiencing road damage due to flooding and excessive spring
precipitation.

Romanow made the announcement following a tour of the flood damaged
area.

Romanow said there is extensive road damage in the eastern part of the
province. Approximately 50 municipalities have damaged roads caused by
flooding or heavy snowfall and spring rain. The immediate need is to
repair roads to a serviceable condition.

"The government will assist municipalities to restore their road
networks," Romanow said. "A special grant program has been set up and
is being offered through Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation.

"We do not know the exact road repair costs at this time. We cannot
precisely determine the long-term effect of the flooding because there
is still frost in the ground, run-off continues, and some areas are
still receiving high levels of precipitation. At this time we are
projecting costs to be between $5 and $6 million, but it will likely
take until some time in June before it is dry enough to get a more
accurate cost estimate."

Municipalities can access the road assistance by contacting their
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation district office which, along
with the local council, will conduct a damage assessment once weather
permits.

Saskatchewan Municipal Government has also advised municipalities they
can reallocate their remaining 1995-96 road construction and
regravelling budgets to address current problems. This allows
municipalities the freedom to determine their own priorities based on
their immediate needs.

"As I've seen today, municipalities are working hard and doing an
excellent job of managing the current situation," Romanow said.
"Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation is working closely with the
municipalities by providing technical support and having equipment and
operators available to respond to the worst situations."

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For more information, contact:

Mike Woods Maureen Boyle
Director of Communications Communications
Highways and Transportation Municipal Government
Regina Regina
Phone: 787-4804 Phone: 787-5959

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