WEYBURN - 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 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.
Rural municipalities, like the RM of Lomond No. 37, will receive funding for bridge replacement projects. Lomond will get funding for the Long Creek bridge replacement, to replace the current 36-metre concrete on timber bridge.
The federal government will provide funding of $166,700, and the province is paying $333,300, with the RM to pay the balance of $500,000.
“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.”
“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.
