October 21, 2014
Red Deer Lake to Benefit from Improved Flood Protection Thanks to Government Partnership
RED DEER LAKE, Man.—Residents of Red Deer Lake were today assured that they can look forward to improved flood protection for their families and properties thanks to a joint federal-provincial investment in the Red Deer Lake Community Dikes Initiative.
The Community Dike Initiative provides new flood mitigation infrastructure to flood-prone communities. More specifically, the Red Deer Lake initiative will consist of building two dike sections to provide continuous flood protection around the community to prevent flooding in the entire area, which includes approximately 40 residences.
Quick Facts
- The governments of Canada and Manitoba will provide a joint contribution of $450,000 through the Provincial-Territorial Base Fund towards the Red Deer Lake initiative, through the Community Dikes Initiative.
- The Government of Manitoba will also provide an additional $50,000 to the total initiative cost of $500,000.
Quotes
“Our Government is pleased to be contributing to this important flood protection initiative, because it’s an investment in the safety and quality of life for residents in Red Deer Lake. By supporting this high-priority initiative, we are delivering on our commitment to provide greater safety for residents, as well as significant economic benefits for Manitoba.”
Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette
“The Province of Manitoba is committed to these kinds of projects that not only protect communities from flood events, but also provide jobs and economic stability. I would like to congratulate the local leadership for highlighting the need for this important project and for their continuing efforts to improve the lives of their citizens.”
Stan Struthers, Minister of Municipal Government for Manitoba
Associated Links
To learn more about the Government of Canada’s focus on jobs and the economy, visit www.eap.gc.ca.
Additional information on the New Canada Building Plan can be found at www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/nbcp-npcc-eng.html. For information on the benefits it provides to Manitoba, visit www.infrastructure.gc.ca/regions/mb/mb-nbcp-npcc-eng.html.
Information on the Provincial-Territorial Base Fund can be found at: www.infrastructure.gc.ca/prog/ptbase-finbasept-eng.html.
To learn more about the Manitoba Government’s plan for strong infrastructure, steady growth and good jobs, visit www.steadygrowth.ca/english/strong-infrastructure/.
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