Special Funding Repairing Flood Damage to Infrastructure and Roadways
January 13, 2014 – Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba – Parks Canada
In May 2012, the Government of Canada announced $5.7 million in special funding to assist Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) in repairing infrastructure and roadways damaged by the flooding in 2011. Repairs began shortly after the 2011 flooding and will continue into the 2014 season.
The damage was not limited to just the area in close proximity to the Wasgaming townsite, and additional repairs took place within the national park’s 3,000 square kilometres. Construction on the realignment of Km 49 on Highway #10 in Riding Mountain National Park has been a primary focus of construction work and many other projects were completed in the park thanks to support from the flood funding budget.
“The damage resulting from the 2011 flooding was extensive throughout Riding Mountain National Park,” said Mr. Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin–Swan River–Marquette. “I commend the Parks Canada staff on their tireless effort to repair and restore the flood damaged infrastructure.”
“It’s important we do everything we can to protect and maintain national parks, like Riding Mountain,” added Mr. Sopuck. “The improvements to the damaged infrastructure resulting from the flooding were of vital importance for the safety and enjoyment of our visitors and crucial to the overall health of the delicate ecosystems in the park. The Government’s assistance with the 2011 flooding issue is a fine example of our continued commitment to provide visitors an opportunity to explore and discover the cultural, historical, and biological diversity that exists in Riding Mountain National Park.”
Robert Sopuck
Member of Parliament for Dauphin–Swan River–Marquette
Scot Shellborn
Public Relations & Communications Officer
Riding Mountain National Park
Parks Canada
204-848-7289
Dale Wallis
Townsite and Asset Manager
Riding Mountain National Park
Parks Canada
204-848-7219
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Backgrounder associated with this News Release.
Update on Flood Repair Projects in Riding Mountain National Park
