Canada and Saskatchewan are set to invest more than $5.3 million in federal-provincial funding to improve the Town of Outlook’s potable water infrastructure. The project is funded under the Green Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
The water treatment plant in the Town of Outlook is being upgraded to increase the community’s access to safe and reliable drinking water. Upgrades include the addition of UV disinfection, improving flow through the reservoirs, and constructing a new raw water intake in the South Saskatchewan River. Investments in potable water infrastructure are essential to build healthier and more resilient communities.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $2.9 million in the project, conditional on Indigenous consultation requirements being met, and the Government of Saskatchewan is funding over $2.4 million. The municipality is also contributing more than $1.9 million. Funding recipients are responsible for any additional project costs.
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities said: “The Government of Canada is investing $2.9 million through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to upgrade the Town of Outlook’s water treatment plant. This project will ensure residents have reliable access to potable water for years to come and is another example of what we can accomplish when all orders of government work together to advance our shared priorities.”
The Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations said: “The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to supporting local economies, creating jobs, and ensuring all Saskatchewan communities remain strong as we recover together from the effects of the pandemic. We are proud to invest over $2.4 million in this critical infrastructure project that will serve residents and businesses in Outlook with reliable, long-term access to safe drinking water.”
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