RM OF RUDY - The RM of Rudy has been included in a recent government announcement promoting an investment to the tune of millions of dollars.
On March 7, the provincial government and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) announced more than $34.4 million for 32 road, bridge and culvert projects, which supports the export of goods and resources originating in rural municipalities.
Through the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program, the Ministry of Highways will invest more than $12.6 million toward the projects and rural municipalities (RMs) will fund the remaining more than $21.7 million. This work will occur in the 2025 construction season.
"These projects will enhance the integration of rural roads and the provincial highway network so that farmers, ranchers, businesses and industries can ship their goods more efficiently," Highways Minister David Marit said in a media release. "This program recognizes rural municipal roads play a valuable role in Saskatchewan's export-based economy."
“Perhaps now more than ever, improving our transportation infrastructure in rural areas is needed to bring stability and strength to our economy — not only as a province, but also as a nation,” Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President Bill Huber said in the release. “Without reliable roads, bridges, and culverts, we can’t get goods to market. For this reason, SARM is very pleased to see these RMs receive funding assistance through the RIRG program.”
The RM of Rudy will benefit from RIRG funding to the tune of $254,970, a number that equally matches the RM's own contribution for a combined total of $509,940 to go towards surface strengthening for the CTP surface stabilization.
The provincially funded RIRG program administered by SARM invests in constructing and upgrading RM road infrastructure. RIRG funding is up to 50 per cent per project to a maximum of $500,000 for a road and to a maximum $1 million for a large culvert or bridge. RMs fund the remaining project costs and are responsible for managing their approved projects.
