Released on April 11, 2000
Financial support for rural, urban and northern communities has been renewed inthe 2000/2001 Provincial Budget through an injection of $10 million for the
Provincial Municipal Infrastructure Program.
The funding represents the continued commitment of the provincial government to
ensure our communities are able to maintain existing sewer, water and road
systems as well as support infrastructure development.
Northern infrastructure is a priority with $500,000 of the infrastructure
funding being set aside for immediate water and sewer needs. Urban
municipalities will be able to access $7.5 million and rural municipalities $2
million from the Provincial Municipal Infrastructure Program.
Last year, with municipal contributions to this program, more than $26 million
was made available that made nearly 100 infrastructure projects possible in
Saskatchewan.
"We will continue to negotiate with the federal government to ensure that the
national program, beginning in 2001, places a priority on those projects that
will maximize the funds available," Municipal Affairs, Culture and Housing
Minister Clay Serby said.
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For more information, contact
Maureen Boyle
Municipal Affairs, Culture and Housing
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5959