Emerson-Franklin benefits from provincial investment

The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin was one of four communities to benefit from a June provincial announcement of funding for four already completed projects.

Emerson-Franklin was given $1.4 million to go towards the municipality’s $2.8 million sewer and water renewals project. That project renewed 1,150 metres of sewer main and 250 metres of water main, including new hydrants, valves, manholes and service connections in Emerson.

That was nearly a third of the total announced funding of $4.3 million.

The largest funding amount of $1.67 million was given to the RM of St Francois Xavier for their rural water pipeline extension of 22,435 metres and 20 new rural service connections.

The Town of Arborg received $915,000 toward watermain renewals where they renewed more than a kilometre of water mains, replacing valves and hydrants and constructed and mechanized a new groundwater supply well.

The other recipient was the Town of Melita which received $350,000 for sewer and water renewals including 270 metres of sewer and 425 metres of water main.

Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard said the investments demonstrate the government’s commitment to ensure safe and reliable water and wastewater systems.

“By partnering with municipalities, we are strengthening critical infrastructure, supporting local development and improving quality of life for families and businesses across the province,” he said.