March 17, 2009, Viscount, Saskatchewan
Residents of the Village of Viscount will benefit from joint federal and provincial funding to upgrade the technology and increase the capacity of their water treatment plant, announced today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and Member of Parliament for Blackstrap. The project will enhance local facilities and create local jobs, at a time when the need for economic stimulus is greatest.
"This project is just one example of the commitment of both governments to strengthening the Saskatchewan economy by reducing red tape, creating jobs for Saskatchewan people, and getting shovels in the ground sooner," said Minister of State Yelich. "The residents of Viscount are going to notice the positive impact these improvements to their water treatment plant will have on their day-to-day lives."
"Our government is committed to ensure the infrastructure needs of Saskatchewan towns, cities and rural municipalities are met," said the Hon. Donna Harpauer, MLA for Humboldt. "Through our government's recently announced $500 million 'economic booster shot,' and the further $1 billion investment in infrastructure that will be contained in the upcoming provincial budget, and today's announcement, we are taking the necessary steps to ensure the Saskatchewan economy stays strong."
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will each invest up to $415,100 in the project. The Village of Viscount will contribute the balance of the total eligible project cost of up to $1,245,300. The project will upgrade the technology and increase the capacity of the water treatment plant by installing an ozone assisted biofiltration system on the site of the existing facility. This technology is currently being used in other prairie surface-water communities similar to Viscount.
"This grant will benefit our community by providing us with the opportunity to build a new water treatment plant, therefore providing a better quality of water to our residents and those of the surrounding area for years to come," said Mayor Kirzinger of Viscount. "It will also provide for a larger plant to help with the anticipated growth of our community."
This project is one of 46 projects across the province that will break ground quickly thanks to a joint federal-provincial investment of $63 million. Together with municipal contributions, the total investment in local infrastructure improvements in Saskatchewan during this first intake exceeds $95 million. The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and to flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan communities in the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons.
For more information on the Building Canada plan, visit http://www.buildingcanada.gc.ca/ or http://www.canada-saskbcf-cc.ca/.
For additional information, contact:
Lisa Hutniak
Senior Special Assistant - Communications
Office of the Minister of State - Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: (613) 952-9831
Cell: (613) 286-0807
Hon. Donna
Harpauer, MLA
Humboldt
(306) 682-5141
WD Toll-Free Number:1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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