Backgrounder: Federal government and Saskatchewan to protect the environment with urban infrastructure investments
Backgrounder
Joint funding through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) and the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) will support four projects to expand transit systems, improve wastewater management, and increase access to drinking water in three Saskatchewan communities.
The federal government is investing more than $70 million towards these projects, while Saskatchewan is contributing over $75 million. Municipalities are investing more than $30 million and are responsible for any additional costs.
Project information:
| Location | Project Name | Project Details | Federal Funding | Provincial Funding | Municipal Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Town of La Ronge |
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades * |
Upgrades include new mechanical facilities for screening, treatment, disinfection, tank upgrades, sludge management, and decommissioning of the existing facility. |
$7,060,000 |
$5,882,745 |
$4,707,255 |
Town of Rosthern |
Water Supply and Treatment Plant Upgrades |
Build a new treatment plant and five new wells, as well as upgrade and demolition to allow for enhanced infrastructure. |
$7,843,152 |
$6,535,306 |
$5,229,422 |
City of Saskatoon |
Bus Rapid Transit System-Red Line * |
The BRT system expansion will increase transit capacity and reliability, and install new bus stations along the Blue Line corridor. |
$37,080,000 |
$40,895,910 |
$14,724,090 |
City of Saskatoon |
Bus Rapid Transit System-Blue Line * |
The BRT system expansion will increase transit capacity and reliability, and install new bus stations along the Red Line corridor. |
$18,335,200 |
$21,943,805 |
$5,558,995 |
* Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous groups and environmental assessment obligations.