Monday, 9 June 2014

Saskatoon Infrastructure Monies

Don't get me wrong, I am happy for the people of Saskatoon and the monies they are receiving for their transportation network. But the Federal Government, and the Provincial Government, could be more helpful. The amount of money the Federal Government has set aside for infrastructure work is a pittance and the Provincial Government is only matching which creates headaches for both large and small communities.

This year there is hardly enough money from the Federal Government for a small community in Saskatchewan to build a new sewage lagoon.

P3 Canada Fund Contributes to Saskatoon North Commuter Parkway Project
On behalf of Finance Minister Joe Oliver, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Battlefords–Lloydminster Gerry Ritz today announced the Government of Canada will help fund the North Commuter Parkway and Traffic Bridge Replacement project in Saskatoon. 
Through the P3 Canada Fund, the federal government will provide an investment of up to $66 million to the project while the Province of Saskatchewan will contribute $50 million. The Minister was joined at the event by Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan, and Donald J. Atchison, Mayor of Saskatoon.
The project involves the replacement of the 107-year-old Traffic Bridge in the City’s downtown core, the development of a new bridge crossing in the City’s north end, as well as connecting roadways. Once the Parkway and the two bridges are opened traffic congestion will be reduced and travel times will be shorter for vehicles and public transit, resulting in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality. (PPP Canada News email announcement)

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