The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will provide more than $1.4 million to the Town of Pilot Butte to upgrade wastewater systems.

Natural Resources Canada Minister Ralph Goodale on behalf of Ron J. Duhamel, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Francophonie) and Saskatchewan Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation Doreen Hamilton on behalf of Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ron Osika today announced funding support through the Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program (CSIP).

Minister Goodale said, "The Government of Canada is pleased to support improvements to the infrastructure in the Pilot Butte region. With contributions from the three levels of government, we can leverage greater investments to protect the environment and enhance the quality of life for residents in Saskatchewan."

The CSIP will contribute $1,412,726 over the next two years to develop a new sewage lagoon. The new lagoon will increase sewage capacity helping to address the needs of the community as a result of the current growth trend.

"This project reflects the priorities of the Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program," said Hamilton. "Projects that protect our people and our environment such as water and wastewater developments and upgrades, solid waste management and recycling and improving the energy efficiency of buildings owned by municipal governments are our main concern".

The Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program (CSIP) is a five-year program that will result in infrastructure investments of at least $170 million in Saskatchewan municipalities. The program provides up to two-thirds of the eligible costs associated with community projects. Communities provide the balance of project costs.

"We are very pleased to be receiving funds through the Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program", said Pilot Butte Mayor Ed Zsombor. "This project is a high priority for our town and we are looking forward to proceeding as quickly as possible."

Other priorities under the program include local transportation infrastructure, cultural and recreational facilities, infrastructure supporting tourism, rural and remote telecommunications, high-speed Internet access for local public institutions, and affordable housing.

This year $24 million combined federal and provincial funding has been allocated to 85 Saskatchewan municipalities.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Cathie Kryzanowski
Special Events Coordinator
Municipal Affairs and Housing
Province of Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan
(306) 787-8890
 
Joanne Mysak
Manager, Consultations, Marketing and Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
(306) 975-5942