July 30, 2015
Five Additional Infrastructure Projects In The Central Region Get Joint Government Funding
– – –The Town of Altona and the RMs of Portage la Prairie, Cartier, Macdonald and Morris are benefitting from the New Building Canada Plan's Small Communities Fund
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing funding for five additional projects in communities in central Manitoba today 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 Town of Altona will install new aeration equipment to increase the organic capacity of the three existing aeration cells as well as the addition of a fourth aeration cell with a usable capacity of approximately 59,580 cubic metres and some erosion protection as necessary.
This infrastructure investment will allow the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie to expand its regional water distribution system by installing approximately 53 km of waterlines to provide safe potable water to residents.
The RM of Cartier will replacethe aging cast-iron pipe that currently services approximately 275 of the residences and businesses that utilize the Elie Water Distribution System. The replacement of this aging infrastructure will assist the municipality in providing clean potable water.
The RM of Macdonald’s wastewater treatment facility expansion in Sanford includes the conversion of the existing primary cell into a secondary cell, the conversion of the existing secondary cell into a primary cell and the addition of a new secondary cell to increase storage capacity from the existing 50,550 cubic metres to approximately 71,290 cubic metres.
The RM of Morris will utilize the funding to expand the current Lowe Farm lagoon to increase storage capacity from the current 15,000 cubic metres to approximately 24,000 cubic metres in order to accommodate current demand as well as anticipated residential, industrial and commercial growth over the next 25 years.
Quick Facts
- The Government of Canada will provide up to $3,359,114 through the Small Communities Fund for the five projects.
- The Province of Manitoba will also contribute $3,359,114 to the five projects.
- The total eligible cost of the five projects is $10,077,342.
- The five projects include two water infrastructure projects and three wastewater infrastructure projects. See the attached backgrounder for additional details on the new projects being announced.
Quotes
“Keeping our communities healthy and safe, creating jobs, promoting growth and building strong, prosperous communities are our Government’s highest priorities, which are being addressed through the New Building Canada Plan. Our Government’s support for public infrastructure in municipalities across Canada, big and small, has never been stronger. The important infrastructure projects being announced today will help provide access to clean water and improved wastewater treatment for residents of these Rural Municipalities for years to come and will also allow for future growth and development.” – the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development) and Member of Parliament for Portage–Lisgar.
“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.” – the Honourable Drew Caldwell, Minister of Municipal Government.
“The projects selected under the Small Communities Fund will make a significant contribution to our members’ infrastructure needs. The AMM is pleased to be part of this successful partnership which brings needed infrastructure investments to Manitoba municipalities.” – Chris Goertzen, President, Association of Manitoba Municipalities.
Associated Links
More information about the Small Communities Fund can be found at www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/sc-cp-eng.html.
Additional information on the New Building Canada Plan can be found at www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/sc-cp-eng.html.
To learn more about Manitoba’s infrastructure projects, visit www.infrastructure.mb.ca.
To learn more about the Government of Canada’s focus on jobs and the economy, visit: www.budget.gc.ca/2015/prebudget-prebudgetaire/home-accueil-eng.html.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION ATTACHED
Backgrounder
Background Information - https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/newslinks/2015/07/RLS-BG-MB_SCF_Central_bundle.doc