April 15, 2025
Manitoba Government Investing in Parkland Infrastructure
– – –Up to $2.7 Million through Manitoba GRO Fund for Projects in Shoal Lake, Roblin, Swan Valley and Minitonas-Bowsman: Simard
The Manitoba government has selected municipalities in the Parkland region of Manitoba to receive up to $2.7 million through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities (Manitoba GRO) program, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced today.
“This program was launched to help Manitoba municipalities advance critical infrastructure projects that will support growth and sustainability in their communities,” said Simard. “These projects will allow local governments to upgrade the critical infrastructure that will promote economic development and serve Parkland residents well into the future.”
The successful Parkland region recipients are:
- Rural Municipality of Yellowhead (bridges/culverts): Shoal Lake water infrastructure replacement initiative – $2,185,863.
- Municipality of Roblin (solid waste management): waste disposal cell and leachate evaporation pond construction – $468,452.62.
- Municipality of Swan Valley West (solid waste management): Benito Landfill environment upgrading proposal – $90,000.
- Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman (bridges/culverts): Beals Ford Crossing preliminary engineering design and environmental assessment – $50,000.
"I am excited at the news that the province is advancing funds towards our infrastructure project at the south end of our lake,” said Mayor Merv Starzyk, Municipality of Yellowhead. “The funding is greatly appreciated and now council will move forward with final design and review avenues to source matching funds. Once completed, the project that has been planned for many years would see reality."
Manitoba GRO supports critical infrastructure projects that will support growing and sustainable communities. Funding of up to $42 million is being made available through Manitoba’s annual rural strategic infrastructure basket, delivered under the Strategic Municipal Investment Fund.
The Manitoba GRO program is a one-time application-based program that was launched on Oct. 11, 2024, and is an element of Build One Manitoba.
For more information about the Manitoba GRO program, visit www.gov.mb.ca/mr/mfpp/mgro.html.
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