Wishart, Saskatchewan - Residents in the Rural Municipality of Emerald
and the surrounding area will benefit from $21,252 in combined federal
and provincial funding through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural
Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
Construction of a new well for residents of the Hamlet of Wishart and
the surrounding area is made possible by this investment. The well will
be located closer to the community than the current well, and will provide
residents with a good water source for the next 25 years. The total cost
for the project is $42,504.
The investment was announced today by Andrew Scheer, MP for Regina-Qu’Appelle,
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 Regina Rosemont, MLA Joanne
Crofford on behalf of Government Relations Minister Harry Van Mulligen.
“Canada’s New Government is getting things done for the
people of Wishart,” said MP Scheer. “Today’s investment
will provide the hamlet with a modernized water supply system to help
build a stronger and healthier community.”
”I’m proud that infrastructure funding from the provincial
government will be put toward a project that will have tangible benefits
for residents of Wishart,” Crofford said. “Our government
is focused on making life better for Saskatchewan families, and funding
vital infrastructure projects helps us achieve that goal.”
“We are very fortunate that the two senior governments came up
with the funding for this water project, which is greatly required by
the Hamlet of Wishart.” RM of Emerald Reeve Gerald Faye said. “The
pipelines on our former system have greatly surpassed their lifespan
and the Hamlet cannot afford to upgrade without financing from the federal
and provincial governments. On behalf of the Rural Municipality
of Emerald, I’d like to thank both levels of government.”
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.
This project is an example of how MRIF is supporting a stronger, safer
and better Saskatchewan through infrastructure projects that provide
cleaner air and water, a more robust 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.
