For Release
March 09, 2007
Landmark, Manitoba – The southeastern Manitoba
community of Landmark will be able to proceed with the expansion of its
community’s lagoon with a $375,000 contribution from Canada’s
New Government and the Province of Manitoba through the Canada-Manitoba
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
The Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf
of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council
for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western
Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Ron Lemieux, Manitoba Minister
of Infrastructure and Transportation, made the announcement today.
“Canada’s New Government is working in partnership to get
things done for the people of the Rural Municipality of Taché,”
said Minister Toews. “Through this joint investment of $375,000,
we are improving the quality of life for families in these communities.”
“We are pleased to partner on a key project that will ensure the
community of Landmark can continue to grow in size and still meet environmental
requirements,” said Minister Lemieux. “This will benefit people’s
health and will help improve the environment and the economy.”
This is the fourth of 13 infrastructure projects totaling more than
$17 million being announced in Manitoba by Canada’s New Government
and the Province of Manitoba.
The infrastructure project announced today in the RM of Taché will
expand Landmark’s lagoon to meet the needs of the growing community
and alleviate the current environmental concerns surrounding the existing
lagoon.
“The RM of Taché is pleased to be involved in partnership
with the federal and provincial governments to deliver another sustainable
project which will strengthen the economic and environmental capacity
of the industrious community of Landmark,” said William Danylchuk,
Reeve of the RM of Taché.
More specific details of the other projects receiving contributions
through MRIF will be revealed at events with local partners held throughout
the province over the coming weeks. The projects being announced support
MRIF’s green and recreation project categories.
The Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) is investing
a total of $120 million in communities across Manitoba. Of the total funds,
80 percent of MRIF is earmarked for communities with a population under
250,000, including 198 municipalities and 50 unincorporated Northern Community
Councils in rural and northern Manitoba. The remaining 20 percent is for
communities with populations over 250,000.
More information on Canada and Manitoba infrastructure projects are
available at: www.infrastructure.gc.ca
and www.infrastructure.mb.ca.
For additional information, contact:
Jacqueline Petrus,
Communications Coordinator
Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tel.: (204) 945-8778
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-4883
www.infrastructure.mb.ca
Jacquie Sippola
Communications Officer
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Tel: (204) 983-0280
Winnipeg, Manitoba
John Thorpe,
Communications Coordinator
Government of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tel.: (204) 945-4997
www.gov.mb.ca
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Backgrounder
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)
Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Programs
Each of the following projects is receiving funding under the Municipal
Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) through matching one-third contributions
from the federal and provincial governments and the local project proponent.
Southeastern
RM of Taché — $375,000
Landmark Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion
This project involves the construction of two additional cells to the
existing hydraulically overloaded lagoon. The expanded facility will service
both the Village of Landmark and the RM of Taché, addressing requirements
for wastewater storage and treatment for the next 20 years.
Previously announced:
Interlake
RM of West St. Paul — $525,000
West St. Paul Multiplex
The construction of this multi-purpose recreation complex will result
in a location for leisure sporting events for the residents of the RM
of West St. Paul and the RM of St. Andrews. The complex will replace two
aging community facilities in West St. Paul.
Winnipeg
YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg — $3,000,000
South Y Renewal and Expansion
An 18,000 sq. ft. expansion of the St. Vital YMCA-YWCA location includes
renewal of the athletic field, upgrades to the aquatic centre, and improvements
to the fitness area. It is estimated that the rejuvenated South Y will
increase its membership capacity by 33% to a potential 10,000 members.
St. James Rods Football Club Inc. — $305,000
Rods Rejuvenation Project
The Rods are the longest running minor football club in Canada, providing
quality football programs to over 300 players from ages seven to adult.
The facility’s expansion will help meet the growing needs of the
Rods’ present football program and allow for further development.
