Released on July 10, 2012
Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty announced today that more than 400 provincial park campsites in three provincial parks will receive electrical upgrades.
"The Government of Saskatchewan is investing almost $1.6 million to further expand electric services in Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park, Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Moose Mountain Provincial Park," Doherty said. "Government realizes that many people visiting our parks desire the convenience of electrified campsites, which is why we have added almost 1,100 electric campsites over the last four years. These upgrades ensure an enhanced parks experience for everyone. They will help attract even more visitors to our parks, which helps grow our economy."
Electrical service in Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park will be expanded and/or upgraded to 176 existing campsites in the Underwood Campground. Duck Mountain Provincial Park's Birch Campground will receive expanded and/or upgraded electrical service to 130 existing campsites. Moose Mountain Provincial Park will receive new electrical service to 121 existing campsites in Fish Creek Campground.
Upgrades will start in the fall and should be ready for the 2013 parks season.
Government has invested $33 million in provincial park improvements over the last four years and will continue investing in Saskatchewan's parks. Over the next four years, Government has committed to providing an additional $10 million for upgrades.
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For more information, contact:
Chelsea Coupal
Parks, Culture and Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5781
Email: chelsea.coupal@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-8152