The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are investing $140,000 to supply water and sewer connections to a new housing and business area in Blaine Lake, through the Building Canada Fund.

“The Government of Canada is proud to contribute to this project, which will provide reliable infrastructure services to support economic growth and help stimulate the economy in Blaine Lake,” said MP Maurice Vellacott.

This project will include new water and sewer connections in Blaine Lake to service the extension of 1st Avenue for housing and business needs.  The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will each invest $70,000 in this project. The Town of Blaine Lake will contribute the balance of the funding for an estimated total project cost of $210,000.
 
“The province continues to partner with municipalities and the federal government to make infrastructure a priority in Saskatchewan,” Municipal Affairs Minister Darryl Hickie said. “Without the water and sewer to the 1st Avenue extension, a new housing and business area would be unable to proceed and the town and region would miss the opportunity for new residents and businesses to locate there.”

This project is just one example of the commitment of both governments to strengthen the Saskatchewan economy and improve the quality of life for its residents.  The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have taken steps to advance projects and flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan communities in the 2010 construction season.

For more information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, please visit: www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/index.asp. The website www.buildingcanada-chantierscanada.gc.ca/index-eng.html has more information on federal infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan.

Contact:

Joanne Mysak
Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
306-975-5942

Greg Urbanoski
Communications Consultant
Saskatchewan Ministry of Municipal Affairs
306-787-2155