The Town of Neepawa and the Rural Municipalities of Mountain, Dauphin, and Harrison Park are benefitting from the New Building Canada Plan's Small Communities Fund
July 31, 2015 – Winnipeg Manitoba– Infrastructure Canada
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing funding for four additional projects for communities in Manitoba's Parkland region under the New Building Canada Plan's Small Communities Fund.
The Small Communities Fund is part of the $10-billion Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund. It will provide $1 billion to municipalities with fewer than 100,000 residents for priority public infrastructure projects that deliver on local needs.
The RM of Mountain will construct a water reservoir to meet Manitoba Drinking Water Safety Act Regulations and will implement a new water treatment process to meet Federal Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
The RM of Dauphin will expand the existing G3 Water Cooperative regional public water system. Phase 1 of this project will include the construction of approximately 99 household service connections and two pressure reducing stations in the municipality.
Using the existing waterlines, the municipality of Harrison Park will install a pump station and reservoir in the community of Onanole, and the town of Neepawa will install a new lift station and will connect the town's various sewer mains.
"Our Government's support for public infrastructure in municipalities across Canada, big and small, has never been stronger. To date, 49 projects in every region of Manitoba have been approved for funding as a result of our hard work with our provincial partners. These vital infrastructure projects will create jobs, promote growth, and contribute to the development of strong, prosperous communities throughout Manitoba."
-Robert Sopuck
Member of Parliament for Dauphin–Swan River–Marquette
"Investments in infrastructure are investments in the people of Manitoba, and their long-term health and welfare. This funding will make sure Manitobans across the province benefit from investments that improve their everyday quality of life, and the long-term stability of their communities. The Manitoba government is proud of its role in creating good jobs and enhancing strong communities. These investments will go the distance for Manitobans, for decades to come."
Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
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