June 29, 2009
Grenfell to Receive Over $762 Thousand in Federal-Provincial Infrastructure Funding for Water Supply and Treatment Plant Upgrade
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, June
29, 2009 – Ed Komarnicki, Member of Parliament for Souris-Moose
Mountain and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human
Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour,
and the Honourable Don Toth, Member of the Legislative Assembly
for Moosomin and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, announced
today that the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have each
set aside $381,333.00 to support the water supply and treatment
plant upgrade project in Grenfell.
“Our Government is making smart investments that will
inject additional capital into our economy and keep people working
during these tough economic times while at the same time meeting
some very urgent present needs as well as the future needs of
the Town of Grenfell,” said Komarnicki. “I am pleased
that we were able to secure federal funding for this infrastructure
project which will contribute to our quality of life, as well
as help to boost our regional economy now and for years to come.”
“I am pleased that the provincial and federal governments
are working together to boost Saskatchewan’s economy while
getting shovel-ready projects going as soon as possible,”
said Toth. “These types of infrastructure investments
are important in ensuring our province has the capacity for
future growth.”
“This project will ensure that we will have a safe and
adequate drinking supply for years to come,” said Marc
Saleski, Mayor of the Town of Grenfell. “The federal and
provincial contribution is very welcome and much appreciated.”
The federal and provincial governments are accelerating infrastructure
spending across Saskatchewan providing funding to municipal
construction-ready projects. A total of 85 projects will receive
joint federal-provincial funding worth $86 million. With municipal
contributions included, the overall investment grows to $132
million. Projects being funded include drinking water upgrades,
local road improvements, and wastewater initiatives in many
communities across the province.
Under its Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada is
allocating $12 billion to infrastructure projects across the
country. This is further complemented by an earlier commitment
of $33 billion to infrastructure.
Canada and Saskatchewan are working together to create jobs
and boost the economy, while making significant investments
that help communities improve their infrastructure. Both governments
have agreed to work together to ensure that these funds are
delivered quickly and efficiently.
To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit
www.actionplan.gc.ca.
Contacts:
Ed Komarnicki,M.P
613-222-4650 The Honourable Don Toth, MLA
306-435-3329
