MAYFAIR, Saskatchewan – The R.M. of Meeting Lake
will benefit from a joint federal-provincial investment of $88,274 through
the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) for
an infrastructure project.
This $176,550 project will involve clay capping and resurfacing a portion
of a grid road connected to Highway 40. The project will repair damage
from semi-trucks and local traffic, and improve road safety year round.
Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Wanuskewin, 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 Andy Iwanchuk, Member of the
Legislative Assembly for Saskatoon Fairview, on behalf of Government
Relations Minister Harry Van Mulligen, announced the investment today.
“Canada’s New Government is getting things done for people
in the R.M. of Meeting Lake,” said MP Maurice Vellacott. “This
joint investment will result in a safer access route to major highways
for area residents. We are committed to working with our partners to
modernize Canada’s infrastructure.”
”This project will have tangible benefits for residents of the
RM of Meeting Lake, and I’m proud that the provincial government
is contributing through MRIF,” Iwanchuk said. “Funding important
infrastructure projects like this is one way our government is making
life better for Saskatchewan families.”
Under the initial MRIF Agreement, the federal and provincial governments
committed a combined $76 million to the fund, with 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
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: (306) 975-5943
Tyler McMurchy
Communications
Saskatchewan Government Relations
Regina, SK
Tel: 306-787-5193
WD Toll-Free Number:
1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Web Site: WD is online at
www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
