For Release
September 11, 2007
Radville, Saskatchewan – Residents of Estevan-Weyburn
area municipalities will benefit from joint federal-provincial investment
of $1,056,234 through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure
Fund (MRIF). The investment will fund six infrastructure projects.
The investment was announced today by Ed Komarnicki, Member of Parliament
for Souris-Moose Mountain, 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 Moose Jaw
North MLA Glenn Hagel on behalf of Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister
Harry Van Mulligen.
Today’s announcement includes more than $399,000 for the Town of
Radville to upgrade its water treatment plant, and over $230,000 for the
R.M. of Cymri to rebuild a road to accommodate heavy haul oilfield and
farm trucks. A complete list of project descriptions and contribution
amounts is attached.
“Canada’s New Government is getting things done for the people
of Saskatchewan,” said MP Komarnicki. “These infrastructure
investments demonstrate our government’s commitment to building
strong communities with safer roads and clean water.”
”I’m proud that infrastructure funding from the provincial
government will be put toward projects that will have tangible benefits
for the residents of these communities,” Hagel said. “Our
government is focused on making life better for Saskatchewan families,
and funding vital infrastructure projects like these helps us achieve
that goal.”
“On behalf of the Town of Radville and the Hamlets of Laurier &
Riverside, I would like to take this opportunity to extend a gracious
thank-you to the federal and provincial governments for the financial
assistance in the construction of our new state-of-the-art-water treatment
facility,” Radville Mayor David Bellevance said. “This new
facility will provide all of us with top quality drinking water for the
foreseeable future and beyond.”
Under the initial MRIF Agreement, the federal and provincial
governments committed a combined $76 million to the fund, with participating
participating communities contributing one-half of all costs, raising
the total infrastructure investment above $152 million.
This year, Canada’s New Government and the Government of Saskatchewan
have provided an additional $14.9 million to the fund as part of their
commitment to help smaller communities meet their infrastructure needs.
This additional funding brings the total federal and provincial investment
in MRIF projects to over $90.9 million.
These projects are an example of how MRIF is supporting a stronger, safer
and better province through infrastructure projects that provide cleaner
air and water, a stronger economy and a higher quality of life for our
communities.
Before receiving final approval, community projects undergo a review
process under both the Canadian Environment Assessment Act and
The Environmental Assessment Act (Saskatchewan).
For additional information, contact:
Brenda Tarasiuk
A/Manager, Communications
Saskatoon, SK
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Tel: (306) 975-5943
Tyler McMurchy
Communications
Saskatchewan Government Relations
Regina, SK
Tel: (306) 787-5193
Cel: (306) 537-7051
WD Toll-Free Number:
1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Web Site: WD is online at
www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
Subscribe to news releases and keep up-to-date on the latest from WD.
Backgrounder
Estevan and Weyburn Area Infrastructure Projects -
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)
Town of Radville–Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
MRIF funding: $399,684; Project cost: $799,368
The Town is installing a new biofiltration treatment system in its existing
water treatment plant. The biofiltration system is an environmentally
friendly and cost efficient way to improve the Town’s water quality.
R.M. of Cymri–Road Reconstruction
MRIF funding: $230,412; Project cost: $460,827
The municipality is reconstructing a portion of the road to Mainprize
Regional Park. The road is being reconstructed so that it can accommodate
heavy haul oilfield and farm trucks.
R.M. of Chester–Grid Road Reconstruction
MRIF funding: $129,654; Project cost: $259,308
This project will involve reconstructing a grid road to join roads reconstructed
in 2006 and 2003. Once completed, it will serve as a grain hauling route
to the feedlot and grain terminals located on Grid 616.
R.M. of Elcapo–Grid Road Resurfacing
MRIF funding: $103,550; Project cost: $207,100
The municipality is resurfacing the Sakimay Grid Road’s clay base.
It is expected that the resurfacing will make the road safer for traffic
between Sakimay First Nation and Highway 47.
Town of Wawota–Water Main Replacement
MRIF funding: $12,934; Project cost: $25,868
This project will see the Town of Wawota’s aging water main lines
replaced with new PVC piping. The new lines are expected to end the numerous
water breaks that the Town has experienced during the last five years.
R.M. of Lomond–Grid Road Construction
MRIF funding; $180,000; Project cost: $360,000
The municipality is constructing a heavy haul gravel road to service the
high volume of oilfield traffic in the area.
Total MRIF funding: $1,056,234
Total project costs: $2,112,471
