SASKATOON, SK, June 28,
2024 /CNW/ - The federal and provincial governments
are investing more than $309 million
for infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan.
The City of Saskatoon is
expanding their Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The two new lines
will help Saskatoon Transit support the City's continued growth
while making transit a more convenient for all. A fibre optic
network will also improve the tracking and reporting of the bus
routes making them more efficient.
SaskPower's Distributed Generation Enablement Project will
result in new power lines and enable new generation projects,
including wind and solar facilities, helping make low and
non-carbon emitting power generation possible in the province.
A new water supply and treatment plant in the Town of Rosthern will include a back-up
generator and water reservoir storage to support current drinking
water needs while accommodating future growth. The project also
includes a new communication system, upgrades to two existing well
control buildings, and the demolition of the old water treatment
plant.
More details about all the projects can be found in the
accompanying backgrounder.
Quotes
"The federal government is investing in projects that improve
the connectivity, resiliency, and health of Saskatchewan communities. Investments like the
one made today will support the continued housing growth of areas,
making a brighter future for the province while protecting our
local waterways and ecosystems."
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs,
PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser,
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
"Improving infrastructure is critical to growing Saskatchewan cities, villages and towns. Our
government is committed to improving our communities through
investment and partnerships. Projects like the ones announced today
are crucial to building and protecting a growing Saskatchewan. These important projects will
benefit residents both today and into the future."
The Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan's Minister of Government
Relations
"As ridership continues to increase, it's important that we have
a system that meets the needs and expectations of users. This
announcement for the Red and Blue BRT line, along with last
November's announcement for the Green BRT line, will allow
Saskatoon to proceed with the Bus
Rapid Transit project, fully funded. With three orders of
government working in partnership, we will modernize and enhance
our public transit system to move residents and visitors more
efficiently and sustainably."
His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon
"This exciting improvement to our fresh-water infrastructure is
crucial for our community's future. Increased and efficient
production, treatment and storage capacity will enable the
Town of Rosthern to accommodate
current demand, future growth, and new servicing requirements which
are presenting daily. We are delighted to have been selected for
this project and look forward to project development and completion
along with our Provincial and Federal partners."
His Worship Dennis Helmuth, Mayor, Town of Rosthern
Related Products
Backgrounder: Federal and provincial governments partner on
infrastructure projects for Saskatchewan
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $165,576,603 through
the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream, Green Infrastructure
Stream, Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream, and
COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing
in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). The
Government of Saskatchewan is
investing $144,271,991 and the recipients are
contributing $63,416,052.
- Under the Investing in Canada
Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit
projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and
transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- On December 18, 2023, the federal
government launched the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy,
which highlights the need for a collaborative, region-specific
approach to sustainability, focusing on strengthening the
coordination of federal programs, and initiatives with significant
investments. This Framework is a first step in a journey that will
bring together multiple stakeholders. PrairiesCan, the federal
department that diversifies the economy across the Canadian
prairies, has dedicated $100 million
over three years to support projects aligned with priority areas
identified by Prairie stakeholders to build a stronger, more
sustainable, and inclusive economy for the Prairie provinces and
Canada.
- Infrastructure Canada is
supporting the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy to
encourage greater collaboration on investment opportunities,
leverage additional funding, and attract new investments across the
Prairies that better meet their needs.
- Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all requirements
related to consultation with Indigenous groups and environmental
assessment obligations.
- Federal funding is conditional on all climate lens requirements
being met.
Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (ICIP)
- This stream supports the building, expansion, and upgrading of
urban and rural transit networks.
- Investments in public transit help Canadians get where they
need to be, create new manufacturing and construction jobs, reduce
pollution, and make life more affordable.
- Including today's announcement, six infrastructure projects
under the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream have been announced
in Saskatchewan, with a total
federal contribution of $100 million
and a total provincial contribution of more than $83.3 million.
Green Infrastructure Stream (ICIP)
- This stream helps build greener communities by contributing to
climate change preparedness, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and
supporting renewable technologies.
- Including today's announcement, over 220 infrastructure
projects under the Green Infrastructure Stream have been announced
in Saskatchewan, with a total
federal contribution of more than $526.3
million and a total provincial contribution of more than
$391 million.
Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream
(ICIP)
- This stream supports projects that increase access to more
efficient and reliable energy sources, improve community
infrastructure, and improve internet connectivity for rural and
northern communities.
- Including today's announcement, over 120 infrastructure
projects under the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure
stream have been announced in Saskatchewan, with a total federal
contribution of more than $111.2
million and a total provincial contribution of more than
$104.1 million.
COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (ICIP)
- This stream supports projects that address challenges faced by
communities as a result of COVID-19, including retrofits, repairs
and upgrades for municipal, territorial, provincial and Indigenous
buildings, health infrastructure and schools, and more.
- Under the COVID-19 Resilience Stream, the federal cost share
for public infrastructure projects is 80 per cent in the provinces,
and 100 per cent in the territories and for projects intended for
Indigenous communities.
- Including today's announcement, over 60 infrastructure projects
under the COVID-19 Resilience Stream have been announced in
Saskatchewan, with a total federal
contribution of more than $37.2
million and a total provincial contribution of more than
$577,000.
Associated Links
Investing in Canada:
Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure
Plan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Investing in Canada
Infrastructure Program
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-pic-INFC-eng.html
Housing and Infrastructure Project Map
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html
Canada's National Adaptation
Strategy
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/national-adaptation-strategy.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-sk-eng.html
Building a Green Prairie Economy Act
https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-9.88/page-1.html
Building a Green Prairie Economy
https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/programs/green-prairie-economy.html
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