Released on July 8, 2020
$150 Million Program To Benefit Cities, Towns, Villages, RMs And Northern Communities
Today, Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced the approval of an additional 139 projects totaling just under $14 million of provincial investment under the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP).
“So far in June and July, a total of 194 municipal projects and initiatives have been approved for 109 communities,” Carr said. “The total investment so far of $21.37 million under the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program 2020 strengthens communities in two ways: municipalities improve their local infrastructure and capital assets needed to provide services to residents as well as provide projects that can help get residents back to work.”
The $150 million MEEP 2020 is a key component of the Government of Saskatchewan’s $7.5 billion, two-year capital plan to build a strong province and stimulate its economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights of some of the recently approved projects include:
- Resort Village of Alice Beach – New Community Well
- RM of Eyebrow No. 193 – Bridge Replacement
- Village of Fillmore – Upgrades to Skating Rink
Each project and its schedule is managed by the municipality receiving funding. All MEEP 2020 funding must be used by March 31, 2022.
For more information on MEEP 2020, including community funding allocations and the latest list of approved projects and categories, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/municipal-economic-enhancement.
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For more information, contact:
Kathy Goldfinch
Government Relations
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2687
Email: kathy.goldfinch@gov.sk.ca