Released on July 13, 2001
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will provide more than $92,000to assist with the expansion and upgrade of the sewage lagoon in the City
of Humboldt.
Natural Resources Canada Minister Ralph Goodale, on behalf of Veterans
Affairs Minister, Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification)
(Francophonie) Ron J. Duhamel, and Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister
Ron Osika today announced funding support through the Canada-Saskatchewan
Infrastructure Program.
Improvements to the sewage lagoon will increase holding pond capacity and
improve the efficiency of the current system. The addition of a new
holding cell, upgrades to the nutrient removal system and the retrofitting
of aeration equipment will accommodate anticipated municipal and industrial
growth.
"The Government of Canada is pleased to invest in projects that contribute
to the overall well-being of Saskatchewan communities," Goodale said.
"Funding expansion and upgrading of waste-water treatment facilities, like
in the City of Humboldt, help protect our environment and enhance the
quality of life for all Saskatchewan residents."
The Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program is a five-year program that
will result in infrastructure investments of at least $170 million in
Saskatchewan municipalities. The program provides up to two-thirds of the
eligible costs associated with community projects. Communities provide the
balance of project costs.
"The Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program is a good example of how
all levels of government can work together for the benefit of Saskatchewan
communities," Osika said. "This program focuses on the long-term benefits
of building a 21st century infrastructure, supporting long term economic
growth and enhancing the quality of our environment."
Other priorities under the program include local transportation
infrastructure, cultural and recreational facilities, infrastructure
supporting tourism, rural and remote telecommunications, high-speed
Internet access for local public institutions and affordable housing.
"We are pleased the provincial and federal governments have chosen to
assist the City of Humboldt with its lagoon expansion project through the
Canada - Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program," Humboldt Mayor Dennis Korte
said. "This project, though urgently needed, is very costly and the
financial assistance provided by the grant program is appreciated."
This year $24 million combined federal and provincial funding has been
allocated to 83 Saskatchewan municipalities.
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For more information, contact:
Cathie Kryzanowski Heather Waldern-Hinds
Municipal Affairs & Housing Western Economic Diversification Canada
Regina Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 787-8890 Phone: (306) 975-5475