(AGENPARL) – gio 27 ottobre 2022 News Release
October 2
, 2022
GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND MANITOBA INVEST IN
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN BERENS RIVER FIRST NATION
BERENS RIVER
Today,
the Honourable Dan Vandal,
federal
Minister of Northern Affairs,
Minister for PrairiesCan, Min
ister for CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc,
federal
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and
Manitoba
Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services
Minister
Reg Helwer
announced more
than $31.6
llion
in funding for four infrastructure projects in the Berens River area.
More than $20.4 million in joint federal and provincial funding will be allocated to two projects
to repair and rebuild primary and secondary roads in the Berens River area. Most
of the road
reserve roads and 13
These investments
will improve road quality
driver safety
facilitate the delivery of goods and services
ns River First Nation will also benefit from more than $5.6 million in federal funding to
construct an arena/multiplex in the community. The new infrastructure, designed to be energy
efficient, will house a 37,200
hockey rink and 5,500 square feet
of multi
purpose space. It
will offer community members a place to gather, be active and play sports.
A federal investment of more than $5.5 million will also go toward upgrading the Berens River
First Nation water treatment plant. The infrastructure upgr
ades include the extension of the
electrical system, mechanical equipment and reservoir and the replacement of the water intake.
These upgrades will increase access to potable water and accommodate the long
term growth of
the community
The Government of
Canada is investing over $26.7 million in these four projects. The Manitoba
government
is contributing more than $4.9 million toward the restoration of provincial roads
Berens River First Nation is contributing over $7.2 million
By investing in infrastr
ucture, the Government of Canada is growing
country’s economy,
increasing the resiliency of communities and improving the lives of Canadians.
Quotes
“These investments in road improvements for the Berens River First Nation will increase safety
on the
roads and ensure a reliable network for the residents who rely on it every day. In addition,
funding for the construction of an energy efficient multiplex facility and for upgrades to the water
treatment plant will help improve the health of the residents
of the community. Today’s
announcement is an example of what we can accomplish together for rural communities in
Manitoba.”
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for
PrairiesCan, Minister for CanNor,
on behalf of the Honourab
le Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of
Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
Modern public infrastructure is critical to the building of vibrant and healthy communities.
Manitoba government understands the need to invest in infrastructur
e improvements that ensure
safe roads, quality drinking water
and facilities for recreational and cultural opportunities. We
are proud to support these projects that will strengthen Berens River First Nation and improve
the quality of life for its residen
ts well into the future.”