The governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing funding for the following five projects in the Parkland Region of Manitoba under the New Building Canada Plan's Small Communities Fund.
Drinking Water Infrastructure
Expansion of the Yellowhead Regional Rural Water System
This project will add close to 30 kilometres of new rural waterlines and 12 service connections to residents and businesses in the Rural Municipality of Westbourne.
The total eligible cost of this project is $1,348,932, with each level of government contributing $449,644.
Wastewater Infrastructure
Minitonas Lagoon Expansion
The project will expand the Town of Minitonas' existing lagoon and repair and upgrade the original primary and secondary cells by installing a synthetic PVC liner.
The total eligible cost of this project is $983,010, with each level of government contributing $327,670.
Hamiota 7th Street Sewer Line Renewal
The project involves the relining of approximately 1,000 meters of existing sewer lines within the Town of Hamiota.
The total eligible cost of this project is $243,177, with each level of government contributing $81,059.
Neepawa New Trunk Sewer
This project involves the installation of a new trunk sewer to address high volumes of effluent currently experienced by the Town of Neepawa as well to provide a reliable solution for future volumes.
The total eligible cost of this project is $1,200,000, with each level of government contributing $400,000.
Swan River (Hayes Street) Pump Station Upgrade & Expansion
This project involves upgrades to the Town of Swan River's Hayes Street Pump Station, including a new electrical system, HVAC, and pumping equipment for the lift station as well as the expansion of the existing building to accommodate the new equipment.
The total eligible cost of this project is $525,000 with each level of government contributing $175,000.
Other Small Communities Fund Projects in Manitoba
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have already announced that the following 18 projects in Manitoba will be receiving joint government funding:
- Arborg Watermain and Meter Renewal
- Beausejour Lagoon Expansion and Chemical Treatment Addition
- St. Andrews Wastewater Collection Project – Phase 1
- Winnipeg Beach Lagoon Upgrade
- Stonewall Lagoon Wetland for Effluent Treatment
- East St. Paul Water Reservoir Expansion
- Rural Municipality of Elton Waterline Expansion
- Town of Deloraine's Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
- Plum Coulee Sewer Relining
- Oakville Lagoon Expansion
- Pembina Valley Water Co-op's Regional Water Treatment Plant Upgrades in Stephenfield
- Treherne Renewal of Waterline in Critical Areas
- Steinbach Underground Infrastructure Renewal, Phase 1: Elmdale
- Ritchot Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrade
- La Broquerie Lagoon Expansion
- Springfield Road Sewage Lift Station and Forcemain Upgrade
- Ste. Anne Wastewater Lift Station
- Piney Recycling Depots
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