The Manitoba government has announced a significant investment of $20.4 million to repair dikes and dams across the province, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor revealed today.
“We are taking action to protect families, communities, and businesses by building dikes and dams that will help maintain water levels when flooding happens,” said Naylor. “Manitoba is no stranger to floods, and we are building the infrastructure that will help lessen the damage while supporting our economy.”
The funding will support various construction projects that directly benefit residents and communities throughout Manitoba. Key projects include:
- Rehabilitating the west dike on Provincial Trunk Highway 75 near St. Norbert
- Rehabilitating multiple dikes on the Assiniboine River between Portage la Prairie and Baie St. Paul
- Rehabilitating the Carman Dam
- Replacing the Wanipigow Dam 25-10E at English Brook
- Rehabilitating the Cox Drain
Mayor Brent Owen of Carman expressed his support for the initiative, stating, “The Town of Carman supports the continuing efforts of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure to extend the lifespan of the Carman Dam. As our community grows, provincial support for critical infrastructure is very helpful. Any money being spent to improve infrastructure is always a great thing for rural municipalities like Carman.”
Additionally, the Rivers Dam project is currently out for tender, with a construction contract expected to be awarded in the fall, according to Naylor.
This investment is part of the broader Budget 2024 plan, which allocates $500 million in capital funding to repair and rebuild Manitoba’s highways and public infrastructure, aiming to spur economic development and improve transportation across the province.
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