Released on October 14, 1997
Natural Resources Minister Ralph Goodale and Saskatchewan Municipal
Government Minister Carol Teichrob today announced that the
Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Works Program has approved a water
and sewer project for two communities in northern Saskatchewan under
Phase One of the program and 60 new municipal projects under Phase
Two.
Speaking on behalf of Ron J. Duhamel, Secretary of State for Western
Economic Diversification and minister responsible for implementation
of the infrastructure program in Western Canada, Minister Goodale
said: "The infrastructure program is an excellent example of how the
three levels of government can pool their resources to work to fulfill
the needs of Canadians and build a better country, whether it be on
water and sewer projects in northern Saskatchewan or road repairs in
southern Saskatchewan."
"Infrastructure projects like these enhance our quality of life and
make municipalities more competitive in attracting new residents and
economic development in the future," Teichrob, minister responsible
for the Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Agreement said. "The program creates employment opportunities for Saskatchewan
people now, and communities have benefited with newly paved
streets, more efficient roadways, water treatment of sewage
facilities and renovated recreational facilities."
The northern water and sewer project for Air Ronge and Pelican
Narrows will cost $658,000 and will be funded by the three levels
of government under the original program. The 60 municipal
projects, totalling $5.1 million, will be funded under Phase Two.
These projects include bridge construction, municipal road
construction, new storm sewer systems and sewage lagoon
improvements.
To date, 732 projects have been approved under Phase Two of the
program, totalling $44.97 million and creating an estimated 750
short-term jobs.
The original Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Works Program,
signed in January 1994, is estimated to have created more than
5,200 short-term jobs, while at the same time making essential
improvements to infrastructure throughout the province.
Federal funding for this initiative was provided for in the
February 1997 budget and is therefore built into the existing
fiscal framework. These projects underline the commitment of
both governments to establish spending priorities that will best
serve the people of Saskatchewan through efficient use of their
tax dollars.
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For more information, contact:
Russ Krywulak Maureen Boyle
Director Muncipal Government
Canada-Saskatchewan Regina, Saskatchewan
Infrastructure Works Program Phone: (306) 787-5959
Regina, Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 787-8887
Joanne Mysak
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 975-5942
WD Toll-Free No.: 1-888-338-WEST(9378)
WD World Wide Web site:
English - http://www.wd.gc.ca
French - http://www.deo.gc.ca