The Rural Municipalities of Headingley, Macdonald and West St. Paul will share in more than $15 million in provincial funding for critical infrastructure projects.
Manitoba has committed the funding to help the RMs with three key water and wastewater treatment facilities to facilitate future growth.
“By ensuring safe, secure drinking water, these projects also provide environmentally sound wastewater management for our communities. We are pleased to fund these important projects in our capital region to ensure our water management systems are healthy and sustainable for years to come,” said Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith.
Project funding includes:
- Up to $7.75 million for the expansion of the water treatment plant in the RM of Macdonald;
- Up to $4 million to support the South East Reservoir project in the RM of Headingley; and
- Up to $3.6 million for a sewage collection system in the RM of West St.
The Water Services Branch will provide project management services on behalf of the municipalities and the Manitoba Water Services Board for these projects, the minister noted.
