News Release
For Release
March 5, 2007
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan – The City of Moose Jaw
and Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Moose Jaw will benefit from a $1.3 million
investment for three infrastructure projects from the Canada’s New
Government and the Province of Saskatchewan through the Municipal Rural
Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
Today’s announcement means the City of Moose Jaw will be able to
add a clarifier system to its wastewater treatment system and install
another sewer line along Stadacona Street West. In addition, the R.M.
of Moose Jaw can now replace the ageing Boharm Bridge.
Minister of Culture Youth and Recreation Glenn Hagel on behalf of Government
Relations Minister Harry Van Mulligen and Dave Batters, Member of Parliament
for Palliser, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Intergovernmental
Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, announced the
investment today.
“Today’s announcement of funding from the province of nearly
$700,000 for Moose Jaw and area demonstrates our commitment to supporting
infrastructure and creating a strong future for our province,” Hagel
said. “We are dedicated to making life better for Saskatchewan families
of today and to build an even better future here for our young people.”
“Canada’s New Government is getting things done for Saskatchewan
while helping the environment, improving safety on our roads and improving
people’s quality of life,” said MP Batters. “Today’s
projects will provide better wastewater systems for the residents of Moose
Jaw and a new bridge for the rural municipality of Moose Jaw.”
Before receiving final approval, community projects undergo a review
process under both the Canadian Environment Assessment Act and
The Environmental Assessment Act (Saskatchewan).
The federal and provincial governments are investing a total of $76
million in the four-year Canada-Saskatchewan MRIF. Participating communities
are expected to contribute one-half the cost of any project, which will
raise the total infrastructure investment above $152 million.
For more information on the Government of Canada and Province of Saskatchewan’s
infrastructure programs, visit www.infrastructure.gc.ca
or www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/mrd/prosimsi.shtml
.
Municipalities seeking more information should contact:
Canada-Saskatchewan MRIF Joint Secretariat (306) 787-7414.
For additional information, contact:
Brenda Tarasiuk
A/Manager, Communications
Saskatoon, SK
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Tel: (306) 975-5943
Brian Miller
Communications
Saskatchewan Government Relations
Regina, SK
Tel: 306-787-7151
WD Toll-Free Number:
1 888 338-WEST (9378)
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www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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Backgrounder
Moose Jaw and Area Infrastructure Projects -
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)
City of Moose Jaw – Wastewater System Upgrade *
MRIF funding: $1,000,000; Project cost: $4,928,610
This project involves adding a clarifier system to the City of Moose Jaw’s
wastewater treatment system. The clarifier is required for phosphorous
removal and will be sized for future growth of the city.
City of Moose Jaw – Sewer Upgrade
MRIF funding: $350,000; Project cost: $3,000,000
This project involves addressing safety and health concerns caused by
a serious hydrogen sulphide problem occurring along the city’s Stadacona
St. W. sewer line. The existing line services both residential houses
and industrial plants in the city’s western industrial area. Another
sewer line will be installed to eliminate the hydrogen sulphide problem.
One line will handle industrial sewage while the other line will service
the residences along the street.
R.M. of Moose Jaw – Boharm Bridge Replacement
MRIF funding: $36,722; Project cost: $ 73,447
The R.M. of Moose Jaw is replacing the Boharm Bridge, a timber bridge
built in 1960.
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Total MRIF funding: $1,386,722
Total project costs: $8,002,057
* Project is exempt from environmental assessment. Approval
of all other projects is conditional upon receiving a favourable environmental
assessment.
