The Logan Green pathway project will upgrade roughly two kilometers in length The City will be retrofitting and upgrading the existing gravel pathway to asphalt, as hard surface pathways support different modes of human powered wheeled transportation options such as roller blades, wheelchairs, skateboards and strollers. In addition, the project will see the installation of solar lights every 35 metres along the pathway to ensure public safety and comfort, particularly during the winter months when daylight hours are much shorter. The total project cost will be $884,835, with the federal government investing $353,934, the province chipping in $295,916, and the City supplying $235,985. The pathway is part of Yorkton’s growing active transportation network, which provides residents an opportunity to choose self-powered transportation to access services in our community, noted material from the City,
A number of northeast communities are set to receive funding for local infrastructure projects.
The Government of Saskatchewan, in conjunction with the Government of Canada, had announced over $50 million worth of funding going towards 55 projects in Saskatchewan.
“Through collaboration with our provincial and municipal partners, we are funding important infrastructure projects throughout Saskatchewan,” said Government of Canada’s Special Representative for the Prairies Jim Carr in a release. “With the COVID-19 Resilience Stream, we are also responding to the impacts of the pandemic through flexible and accelerated investments in key infrastructure upgrades as quickly as possible. The funding announced today will help communities build back better, create jobs, and build cleaner, more inclusive communities.”
Canadians everywhere have felt the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life. Canada and Saskatchewan have worked together to ensure health and safety, support families and businesses, and sustain local economies. Investments in infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to enhance citizens quality of life and meet the needs of growing communities while creating jobs at a time when they are most needed. Jim Carr, the Government of Canada s Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Saskatchewan s Government Relations Minister Don McMorris, announced more than $50.2 million in joint funding for 55 infrastructure projects across the province. The projects are funded under the new COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
Released on May 6, 2021
Canadians everywhere have felt the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life. Canada and Saskatchewan have worked together to ensure health and safety, support families and businesses, and sustain local economies. Investments in infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to enhance citizens’ quality of life and meet the needs of growing communities while creating jobs at a time when they are most needed.
Today, Jim Carr, the Government of Canada’s Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Saskatchewan’s Government Relations Minister Don McMorris, announced more than $50.2 million in joint funding for 55 infrastructure projects across the province. The projects are funded under the new COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
SASKATOON As more people have turned to Saskatoon trails during the pandemic, the city is planning to expand certain Meewasin pathways to increase capacity. One of the spots is adjacent to Kinsmen Park, by the Wonderhub. More benches, garbage cans, stairs and ramps are also set to be added to that location with construction expected to be completed by the end of the year. The Meewasin revamp is one of 11 green infrastructure projects worth $102 million being paid for by the federal, provincial and city governments. The other projects announed Friday include construction to a solar power plant and upgrades to wastewater systems.