The Government of Saskatchewan announced it has recommended more than 120 infrastructure projects to the federal government for final approval under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). These projects represent more than $192 million in provincial funding.
“The faster we can move these projects forward, the faster communities, businesses and families will benefit from them,” Government Relations Minister Lori Carr said. “Once completed, the legacy of these projects will improve quality of life and make our great province an even better place to call home. The provincial government encourages its federal counterparts to work as quickly as possible and approve these projects.”
The projects includes the Weyburn Recreation and Culture Centre for the City of Weyburn, which is seeking shared grant funding from the federal government for out-of-contract amenities, totaling $1,251,780. The federal share of this amount, if approved, would be $500,172.
The RM of Laurier has three projects, all bridge replacements, with federal funding in the amounts of $36,663 sought for Todd’s bridge replacement; $45,829 for Eugene’s bridge replacement; and $41,246 for a PFRA bridge replacement. The RM of Lomond is seeking a federal share of $166,650 for a Souris River bridge replacement.
The Town of Ogema is making wastewater infrastructure upgrades, and the federal share would be $1,125,200, if approved.
In addition, the Ogema Regional Park Authority is doing a rebuild of the park’s swimming pool, and the federal portion of the project is $330,760.
The Village of Ceylon is making water treatment plant upgrades, and the federal share is $119,721. The Village of Fillmore is doing a revitalization project of their skating rink, with the federal share being $79,480.
The Village of Torquay is doing water treatment plant distribution system upgrades, and the federal share of this project is $744,408.
The provincial government opened a detailed online application process on December 18, 2019, which was extended until May 15, 2020 due to COVID-19.
The two infrastructure funding streams accepting applications during that intake were Green, along with Community, Culture and Recreation. The province recommended projects to the Government of Canada as part of the process.
Funding contributions from the federal government, provincial government and approved applicant can vary for each project, depending on its type and the final contribution agreement. Any additional costs for an approved project is the responsibility of the applicant.
Under ICIP, the Government of Saskatchewan secured more than $896 million in federal funding over 10 years to support all types of eligible infrastructure projects in the province. The projects were submitted between June 2020 and September 2020.
Additional intakes for proposed projects will occur in the fall under ICIP in Saskatchewan. Previously unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to resubmit projects, if eligible for consideration under the intake stream open at that time.
