The closure and decommissioning of a landfill in the RM of Duck Lake is one of 14 projects aimed at protecting public health across Saskatchewan.
The project, which will cost just over $500,000, is cost-shared by the federal, provincial and municipal governments through the Green Infrastructuure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The project conists of decommissioning and reclaiming two historical waste cells and four historic waste piles at landfill in the RM of Duck Lake.
The RM of Duck Lake is contributing $133,788; the province is providing $167,197; and the federal government is contributing $200,656 to the project.
Overall, the federal government is investing more than $18 million towards the 14 projects, while Saskatchewan is contributing over $15 million.
Local governments are investing more than $12 million and are responsible for any additional costs.
The joint investments from federal, provincial, and local governments will support an increased supply of safe and reliable drinking water, effective wastewater treatment, and cleaner soil for communities across Saskatchewan.
These projects were announced recently by Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser and Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Don McMorris.
“We are committed to supporting infrastructure projects that ensure communities can continue growing and thriving,” Fraser said. “We will continue making investments such as today’s for the health, wellness, and sustainability of communities in Saskatchewan and across all of Canada.”
The northwest of the province will see the decommissioning of non-engineered landfill sites for 18 municipalities, along with the redirection of waste to two new solid waste facilities. The new sites will serve 23 communities and are equipped with barriers to contain pollutants, keeping the soil and groundwater safe and clean.
“Saskatchewan is committed to improving infrastructure and providing communities and their residents with the resources and funding to make valued and reliable upgrades,” McMorris said. “The additional funding to make projects like these a reality demonstrates our commitment to growing communities and improving life for our residents, regardless of where they call home in our province. These projects happen thanks to the partnerships from all involved for the betterment of Saskatchewan both today and for generations to come.”