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August 4, 2015

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing funding for three projects for communities in the Interlake region 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.

With the funding announced today, the RM of Brokenhead will construct one new secondary cell and two new primary cells with the dikes built to support an aeration system. The existing primary cell will be converted into a secondary cell and the existing forcemain will be diverted to deliver wastewater evenly to each of the two new primary cells.

The RM of Powerview-Pine Falls will address wastewater capacity and management issues as well as alleviate an Environmental Protection Order that was put in place in 2013. Project components include; the installation of a new forcemain and relocate and upgrade an existing lift station.

Lastly, funding for the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul will be used to connect the municipality to the Cartier Regional Water Co-op’s new Headingley Water Treatment Plant by installing approximately 26 km of waterline from the Rosser reservoir to a new reservoir and pump house in West St Paul. 

Quick Facts

• The Government of Canada will provide up to $3,642,052 through the Small Communities Fund for the three projects.
• The Province of Manitoba will also contribute $3,642,052 to the three projects.
• The total eligible cost of the three projects is $10,926,156.
• See the attached backgrounder for additional details on the new projects being announced.

Quotes

“Our Government is proud to invest in projects that represent crucial pieces of infrastructure development for the RMs of Brokenhead, Powerview-Pine Falls and West St. Paul. Our support for public infrastructure in municipalities, big and small, across Canada, has never been stronger. Through the New Building Canada Plan, federal infrastructure funding is flowing to projects throughout Manitoba, enabling us to address our Government’s highest priorities of keeping our communities healthy and safe, creating jobs, promoting growth and building strong, prosperous communities.” – James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk–Interlake.

“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.” – 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

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Backgrounder
Background Information - https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/newslinks/2015/RLS-BG-MB_SCF_Interlake.doc