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On July 23 Government Relations Minister Don McMorris announced over $3.7 million in funding for the Transit Assistance for People with Disabilities program (TAPD).
TAPD is an annual provincial grant program available to Saskatchewan municipalities who offer paratransit services.
“This investment reinforces our commitment to building a more inclusive and accessible Saskatchewan,” McMorris said in a release.
“Our government is proud of this investment to support municipalities in providing services to people with disabilities and reducing barriers to employment.”
Paratransit is critical for people with disabilities as passengers use the service to travel to school, work, medical appointments and other daily activities.
The federal and provincial governments are pumping more than $81 million into 23 infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan.
Projects including improved access to potable water, upgraded wastewater treatment facilities, better flood prevention strategies, decommissioned landfills, and renovated recreation facilities are to benefit from the joint funding.
The federal government is providing more than $44.3 million for the projects through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The province is contributing more than $36.9 million and the communities are putting up an additional $29.5 million.
“This is an example of what we can accomplish when we work together,” Jim Carr, the federal government’s special representative for the prairies, said in a media release.
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The City of Weyburn received $1,562,328 through the program to construct a new fleet storage building for the Public Works department. The Town of Francis received $31,189 for an upgrade to their town shop, while the Town of Midale got funding for three projects, including $61,400 for an extension of Macoun Avenue to Grid road 606; $7,600 for subdividing land for a new fire hall; and $17,812 for water and sewer mains. The Town of Ogema received $57,923 for wastewater lines upgrades, and the Town of Radville received $115,989 for street upgrades. The Town of Stoughton received $93,280 for replacement of the main water supply line, while the Town of Yellow Grass received funding of $10,000 for crack sealing of streets; $36,000 for a new street sweeper; and $3,202 for a new generator for their water supply system.
The City of Weyburn received $1,562,328 through the program to construct a new fleet storage building for the Public Works department. The Town of Francis received $31,189 for an upgrade to their town shop, while the Town of Midale got funding for three projects, including $61,400 for an extension of Macoun Avenue to Grid road 606; $7,600 for subdividing land for a new fire hall; and $17,812 for water and sewer mains. The Town of Ogema received $57,923 for wastewater lines upgrades, and the Town of Radville received $115,989 for street upgrades. The Town of Stoughton received $93,280 for replacement of the main water supply line, while the Town of Yellow Grass received funding of $10,000 for crack sealing of streets; $36,000 for a new street sweeper; and $3,202 for a new generator for their water supply system.