From: Infrastructure Canada Selkirk, Manitoba, February 13, 2019—Modern reliable water and wastewater systems are crucial to protecting the health of Canadians, keeping Manitoba’s waterways clean and supporting economic growth.
Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and the Honourable Jeff Wharton, Manitoba Minister of Municipal Relations, were in Selkirk to announce joint funding for important upgrades to water and wastewater systems in the City of Selkirk and the R.M.
of Ritchot.
of Ritchot, funding will support upgrades to the raw water supply system and increase the capacity of the reservoir to meet rising water use from rural residents in the R.M.
Agathe, St. Adolphe, Île des Chênes, as well as planned future expansion of the regional water system to the community of Grande Pointe and area.
Both projects will be funded through the Small Communities Fund, with each partner providing one third of the eligible project costs.
These important projects in the City of Selkirk and the R.M.
of Ritchot will not only improve services for residents, but protect the environment, keep communities healthy and livable, and pave the way for economic development and growth.” The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development “These projects will ensure that wastewater in the City of Selkirk and drinking water in Richot will be treated to a higher quality.
Improvements to our municipal infrastructure are a priority in Manitoba, and these projects are an important step towards making our municipalities’ infrastructure stronger and more efficient for all residents.” Jeff Wharton, Minister of Municipal Relations “Since 2011, the City of Selkirk, with the support of our funding partners, have made significant investments into our water and wastewater systems; improving our capacity to serve our growing community, our resiliency to climate change, and our environmental performance.
This project will support the future development of almost 750 acres and will reduce the current demands on our existing system.” Larry Johannson, Mayor of the City of Selkirk “I, along with all of Richot council, am excited for the infrastructure funding from the governments of Canada and Manitoba.