Home Partner News Media Releases Mainstream News Opportunities Multimedia Events Press Release March 13, 2024 Bridges and culverts in communities across Saskatchewan will be replaced or upgraded after a combined investment of more than $8.2 million from the federal and provincial governments along with municipalities. These 12 projects were announced by Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Dan Vandal and Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Don McMorris. The new bridges will create safer and more efficient local routes. Investing in culverts will ease the flow of water underneath roads, relieving potential drainage issues in the future. “Investing in rural community infrastructure projects, such as bridges and culverts, creates more seamless transportation and water distribution services,” Vandal said. “By providing new life cycles to these essential pieces of infrastructure, we continue to deliver for Saskatchewanians through investments that will make a real difference to their everyday lives.” Rural municipalities, like the RMs of Enniskillen No. 3 and Frenchman Butte No. 501 will see new culverts to help with safe water flow, while others like Lomond No. 37 and Star City No. 428 will receive funding for bridge replacement projects. “Our government understands the impact these projects will have on the communities receiving this funding,” McMorris said. “The importance of replacing and creating new infrastructure to build and protect our communities cannot be overstated. Projects like this could not happen without the cooperation of the communities themselves. Our government is excited to have these projects get underway for our communities to reap the long-term benefits of growth and a stronger Saskatchewan.” Investing in modern transportation infrastructure is critical to connecting communities, ensuring rural Saskatchewanians and their families have access to reliable infrastructure, and building a strong economy for all Canadians. Find out more about each of these projects and how they are going to improve the connections between communities and enhance reliable water drainage across the province for years to come. Quick Facts: -30- For more information (media only), please contact: Micaal Ahmed Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Phone: 343-598-3920 Email: [email protected] Media Relations Infrastructure Canada Phone: 613-960-9251 Toll free: 1-877-250-7154 Email: [email protected] Cory Kolt Government of Saskatchewan Regina Phone: 306-787-7151 Email: [email protected] IBF4
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