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Over $5 Million for Connectivity and Green Infrastructure Projects in Central Manitoba
Thirteen communities in north and south central Manitoba are benefiting from three infrastructure projects jointly announced today by the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba. Funding for these projects through the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) exceeds $5 million.
The announcement was made by the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on behalf of the Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Christine Melnick, Manitoba Minister of Water Stewardship on behalf of the Honourable Ron Lemieux, Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.
“These projects will enhance the quality of Manitoba’s environment and improve community life," said Minister Toews on behalf of the Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification. "By supporting both traditional infrastructure and broadband infrastructure, Canada’s New Government is investing in future growth for Central Manitoba."
“The Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund helps municipalities undertake projects that improve the lives of Manitobans,” said Minister Melnick. “The wastewater and sewer projects will preserve the environment and the broadband project will stimulate local economies and connect residents with new opportunities.”
The projects announced in Manitoba’s central regions are part of a larger group of 15 rural and northern Manitoba infrastructure projects worth $22 million announced through the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund this week by both levels of government. The approved projects focus largely on green infrastructure for water and wastewater systems throughout the province and one broadband connectivity project.
The infrastructure projects announced today for the central region of Manitoba consist of two green infrastructure upgrades to current wastewater systems serving three communities and one wireless broadband network project. The R.M. of Cartier will benefit from the construction a new low-pressure sewer system and wastewater treatment lagoon and the Town of Morden plans to expand its wastewater lagoon. Meanwhile, Central Plain Inc. will develop a wireless broadband network to provide access for at least 11 communities within the Central Plains/Heartland Regions.
Project approvals are based on recommendations from the MRIF Rural/Northern Federal-Provincial-Local Consultative Committee (FPLCC). The projects announced result from applications received under the third and final rural and northern project application intake deadline of June 15, 2006. The FPLCC consists of local government representatives from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities and the Northern Association of Community Councils. The FPLCC was created to provide input in the MRIF project selection process.
“The AMM is pleased to be a part of a successful partnership bringing much-needed infrastructure investments to Manitoba communities,” said Ron Bell, AMM President. “The projects being announced today encourage population growth in Manitoba communities by expanding wastewater systems essential for community health, and connectivity systems crucial for global communication. The Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) has made a significant contribution to our members' infrastructure needs and I look forward to seeing more funds dedicated to this program in the future.”
“Northern and rural Manitobans are benefiting from MRIF’s investment in their green and communications related infrastructure,” said Reg Meade, NACC President. “The NACC looks forward to seeing the results of these projects as they create positive outcomes in the local economies and quality of life.”
The Canada-Manitoba MRIF is investing a total of $120 million in communities across Manitoba. Eighty percent of MRIF funding is earmarked for communities with a population under 250,000, including 198 municipalities and 50 unincorporated Northern Community Councils in rural and northern Manitoba. The remaining 20 percent is allocated for communities with a population of more than 250,000. More information on Canada and Manitoba infrastructure projects is available at www.infrastructure.gc.ca .
For additional information, contact:
Jacqueline Petrus, Communications Coordinator
Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat
Winnipeg, Manitoba
(204) 945-8778
Mark Gale
Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Tel: (204) 983-0789
Graham Gork, Communications Coordinator
Government of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
(204) 945-5795
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Backgrounder
RURAL AND NORTHERN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
MUNICIPAL RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
CANADA-MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS
Each of the following projects is receiving funding under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) through matching one-third contributions from the federal and provincial governments and the local project proponent.
North Central Region
R.M. of Cartier - $1,410,000
St. Eustache Pressure Sewer & Lagoon
This project consists of construction of a low-pressure sewer system and wastewater treatment lagoon to replace failing on-site systems. Approximately 110 households will benefit from the new municipal system.
Central Plains Inc. - $2,100,000
Central Manitoba Broadband Project
A wireless broadband network will be developed to provide access for at least 11 communities within the Central Plains/Heartland Regions and will have the potential to reach up to 20,000 residents, 35 public institutions and 500 local businesses. The eleven community partners involved include: R.M. of Portage la Prairie, R.M. of South Norfolk, R.M. of Lakeview, R.M. of St. Francois Xavier, R.M. of Victoria, R.M. of Westbourne, R.M. of North Norfolk, R.M. of Cartier, R.M. of Grey, R.M. of Glenella and the Village of Notre Dame.
South Central Region
Town of Morden - $1,800,000
Wastewater Lagoon Project
This project is for the expansion of the Morden wastewater lagoon. The addition of a new secondary hydraulic cell will alleviate the overloading in the existing lagoon. A secondary cell is also needed to accommodate the population growth in Morden.
Previously Announced Projects
South East Region
R.M. of Alexander - $2,700,000
Water Treatment Plant
A new water treatment plant will be constructed utilizing advanced multi-barrier treatment technologies to provide safe drinking water to communities and businesses along the Winnipeg River. The new plant will replace a proliferation of small private systems that are currently challenged to meet minimum water quality requirements and will be designed to allow for future expansion into neighbouring communities.
R.M. of Tache - $3,600,000
Lorette Water Supply Project
This project includes a new water supply well, a one-million litre concrete reservoir, a water pumping station, as well as water mains and services lines to provide water to 950 residents not currently connected to the municipal water system. This will eliminate the boil water precautions currently in effect and protect public health. Improved potable water quality will be made available to 400 households.
Northern Region
Meadow Portage Community Council - $1,311,000
Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
This project will provide for the upgrading of the water treatment plant of Meadow Portage. The project will improve the potable water for the residents of Meadow Portage and outlying communities of Spence Lake, Benyks Point and Woods Creek.
Thicket Portage Community Council - $1,194,800
Water Treatment Plant
This project involves the construction of a conventional water treatment plant and associated works for the community of Thicket Portage. Approximately 42 households currently connected to municipal water service will have improved potable water quality.
Gods Lake Narrows Community Council - $2,093,700
Water Treatment Plant
This project is for the design and construction of a new water treatment plant at an alternate site in Gods Lake Narrows. Approximately 38 households currently connected to municipal water service will have improved potable water quality.
Interlake Region
R.M. of Rosser/R.M. of Rockwood - $2,713,500
Lagoon Project
This project includes the installation of a piped sewage collection system and a new wastewater treatment lagoon. Approximately 75 new households will be connected to municipal wastewater collection and treatment systems. The lagoon will be designed to have the capacity to service a large area, including the community of Grosse Isle and portions of the RMs of Rockwood and Rosser, as well as the townsites of Rosser and Gordon.
Parklands Region
Village of McCreary - $48,000
Sewer Relining Project
Plans are to undertake sewer relining on Second Avenue to extend the life of the existing sewer lines, improve service reliability of the sewer system and avoid extensive street reconstruction costs.
R.M. of Shell River/Town of Roblin - $912,000
Lagoon Expansion
The RM of Shell River, along with the Town of Roblin, will construct two additional cells for Roblin’s existing lagoon. The lagoon expansion will improve effluent treatment and provide addition storage for Shell River’s nearby rural residential and commercial developments, and a new Industrial Park that is being jointly developed by Shell River and Roblin.
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