Families, businesses and tourists in Manitoba’s eastern communities will soon have a smoother commute as the Manitoba government invests nearly $3 million in partnership with municipalities to improve local municipal roads. This announcement was made by Premier Greg Selinger.
“Eastern Manitoba contains some of our busiest roadways. We are committing to work with local municipalities to improve and maintain roads that promote safe, reliable travel routes,” said Premier Selinger. “Twenty-four communities have identified 61 projects that will help them benefit from the economic growth and good jobs that come with these initiatives.”
Developed and delivered in partnership with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), these projects are funded through the Municipal Road Improvement Program. It will provide a total of $50 million over five years to repair and renew municipal roads across the province, the premier said, adding the $3 million for eastern municipal roads is expected to create 50 new jobs and provide business to a number of local contractors, including Centennial Gravel.
“The AMM is pleased to be part of the selection process because these infrastructure investments will have a direct impact on the lives of citizens throughout eastern Manitoba,” said Doug Dobrowolski, president, AMM. “Also, it allows municipal governments to plan ahead and begin working on additional infrastructure projects.”
Funding is being provided to replace or repair more than 96 km of municipal roads in the eastern area. Premier Selinger noted the RM of Tache is receiving $243,000 for four road projects including Rheault Avenue in the Local Urban District of Lorette.
“Having access to a provincial program such as this supports our local efforts to advance urban street renewal in Lorette and Landmark, as well as assist in our rural road network upgrade,” said Deputy Mayor Ross Deschambault. “This level of financial support from the province enables us to meet our infrastructure needs.”
“Manitoba’s roads and highways are the fundamental social and economic links between families and communities,” said Premier Selinger. “The families that live here, the businesses and services that provide jobs and keep communities viable, and the travelers who keep commerce moving all rely on well-maintained roads. An investment in roads is an investment in the economic future of our province.”
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