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Upgrades to the water system in Wawanesa and the water treatment facility in Grandview gained forward momentum on Monday when the province announced funding for the projects. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support.
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Upgrades to the water system in Wawanesa and the water treatment facility in Grandview gained forward momentum on Monday when the province announced funding for the projects. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Upgrades to the water system in Wawanesa and the water treatment facility in Grandview gained forward momentum on Monday when the province announced funding for the projects. Planned for 2026, Wawanesa’s water pipes between Fourth and Seventh streets are set to be relined, Oakland-Wawanesa Head of Council Dave Kreklewich told the Sun.
The pipes are more than 50 years old, are in the older part of town, and have been identified as a target of repair to keep infrastructure up to date, he said. The total cost to do the project is expected to be more than $1 million. Funding by the province will help bring the upgrades forward and take pressure off the small community of Wawnesa.
Kreklewich told the Sun on Tuesday he did not know how much provincial funding has been allocated for the project. The specifics are yet to be discussed, but he expects less than half the project will be paid for by the province, as is typically the case. The remainder will have to be borrowed over 10 years or more.
The funds will be collected through taxes in the area. “We are not sure of the amount (we will receive), but anything will help,” said Kreklewich. A spokesperson for the province told the Sun on Tuesday that the municipality will receive 50 per cent project funding for up to a maximum of $500,000 to support the watermain renewal project.
The funding came as part of the province’s announcement on Monday of $24 million to support water and wastewater projects across Manitoba. Wawanesa was listed as one of the recipients, as was Grandview, where upgrades are set for the community’s water treatment facility. Grandview Municipality Mayor Lyle Morran said the funding is crucial for the area.
”Ensuring the safe and reliable drinking water for the residents of Grandview is a top priority for our council,” Morran said Monday. “Support for upgrades to our Sugarloaf Water Treatment Plant will allow us to ensure that Grandview ratepayers get the important services that keep our community moving with the continuous availability of safe and reliable drinking water.” A maximum of 50 per cent project funding is also the case for Grandview, up to $400,000, the spokesperson for the province told the Sun.
The municipality will construct a new above-ground booster station as part of the upgrades. According to the province, the community of Reston is also going to receive funding to replace aging water or sewer mains. The Sun was unable to reach RM of Pipestone Reeve Archie McPherson on Tuesday for comment.
When announcing the funding on Monday, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard said the funding will help rural areas remain viable for the long term and minimize impacts on the environment. “Implementing these water system upgrades protects groundwater resources and the environment,” said Simard. “This investment will help find ways to effectively manage and improve water and wastewater infrastructures, ensuring long-term sustainability and economic prosperity for municipalities, registered water co-operatives and other communities.
” The funding is part of the Manitoba Water Services Board’s annual delivery of approximately $100 million in infrastructure outside Winnipeg. » [email protected] Advertisement.
