Backgrounder: Canada and Saskatchewan announce over $50M investment for 55 infrastructure projects across the province
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada is investing more than $21.2 million in 55 projects under the new COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Saskatchewan is contributing over $16.4 million. Contributions by recipients toward their respective projects are $12.5 million. In total, this represents a combined infrastructure investment of more than $50.2 million. Funding recipients are responsible for any additional project costs.
Projects funded under the COVID-19 Resilience Stream
Location / Area |
Proponent - Project |
Description |
Federal Contribution |
Provincial Contribution |
Proponent Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Battleford, Town of |
Town of North Battleford - North Saskatchewan River Truss BridgeFootnote 1 |
Rehabilitate the north pedestrian bridge and associated works. |
$1,387,320 |
$1,155,984 |
$924,996 |
Bengough, Town of |
Bengough and District Regional Park Authority - Bengough Swimming Pool Major Renovation |
Improve the outdoor pool and its related operational infrastructure. |
$293,545 |
$244,596 |
$195,721 |
Big River, Town of |
Town of Big River - Installation of SidewalkFootnote 2 |
Install new sidewalk and associated works along First Avenue North between First Street North and Ausland Street. |
$88,578 |
$73,808 |
$59,060 |
Biggar, Town of |
Town of Biggar - Arena Ice Plant Solar Power Upgrade |
Upgrade the power supply with approximately 249 solar panels and associated equipment. |
$89,364 |
$74,463 |
$59,584 |
Bredenbury, Town of |
Town of Brendenbury - Old School Rejuvenation Project to Create New Purpose |
Update and repair the old vacant school building to include a daycare, gym, Lion’s Den space, and office rental spaces. |
$61,000 |
$50,828 |
$40,672 |