Backgrounder: Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in water, roads, utilities and recreation
Backgrounder
The federal government is investing $19,205,400 through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS), the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream (RNIS), and the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support four water service and recreation projects across Yukon.
Project information:
| Location | Project name | Project details | Federal funding | Municipal funding | Other funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burwash Landing | Burwash Landing Boat Launch | This project consists of building a new boat launch in the Copper Joe subdivision of Burwash Landing to serve Kluane First Nation citizens and provide easier access to the lake for both residents and visitors. | ICIP-CCRIS + RNIS | $900,000 | $300,000 |
| Town of Faro | Faro Water, Sewer and Road Upgrades – Phase 3A | The project consists of rehabilitating water and sewer infrastructure and road upgrades in the Town of Faro. | ICIP-GIS | $7,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Village of Haines Junction | Haines Junction Infrastructure Upgrades – Phase 4B | The project will rehabilitate a section of underground utility pipes in the Village of Haines Junction. | ICIP-GIS | $3,375,000 | $1,125,000 |
| Town of Watson Lake | Watson Lake Infrastructure Upgrades – Phase 1C Construction | The project involves road construction in downtown Watson Lake, along with upgrading water services, water main, sewer main, culverts, ditching, and fire hydrants. | ICIP-GIS + RNIS | $7,430,400 | $2,476,800 |