Back to SearchCity of Prince Albert receives more than five million in Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (“MEEP”) funding from the Provincial Government.
At their regular meeting today, Mayor Greg Dionne and MLA Hargrave met to discuss significant funding dollars the City of Prince Albert will be receiving from the Government of Saskatchewan through the Government of Saskatchewan’s Municipal Economic Enhancement Program.
SGI and Crown Investments Corporation Minister and Prince Albert MLA Joe Hargrave said, “I am proud to announce that the City of Prince Albert will be receiving a $5,163,587 investment from the Provincial Government for municipal infrastructure that will improve the quality of life of Prince Albert residents and ensure continued economic growth in the community.” Minister Hargrave added, “In these particular times, it is important that the City of Prince Albert be able to re-open as safely as possible and get its citizens back to work.”
Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne said, “City Council and Administration have worked very hard to acquire additional funding for our community. The infrastructure projects being funded by MEEP are critical to the City’s sustainability and growth and would not have been possible without the support of the Provincial Government.”
Notable approved MEEP projects include:
1. $2,250,000 for the Marquis Road Extension - Underground Servicing – this roadway will serve as a new arterial for the West Hill area.
2. $1,400,000 for Pavement Upgrades – includes asphalt milling, recapping and concrete paving upgrades at various locations.
3. $500,000 in Sidewalk Rehabilitation – replacement and rehabilitation of concrete sidewalks throughout City.
4. $325,000 towards the Alfred Jenkins Field House Playground Expansion – 7,000 square foot addition to original footprint of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart All Inclusive Playground.
5. $200,000 for a Storage Cover-All Building at Municipal Service Centre – with a significant shortage in covered space for equipment, this is a cost effective way the City will be able to protect its equipment and materials from the elements.
6. $150,000 to upgrade Fire Protection Services – installation of 70 meters of water main and a new fire hydrant.
7. $116,587 towards Internet, Infrastructure and Network Upgrades – improve core IT infrastructure in order to connect multiple City sites to main network which will provide for a high availability, faster and secure connection.
8. $70,000 towards Work Order and Asset Management Software – program which will improve efficiency when managing the City’s assets and tracking maintenance.
9. $72,000 in Parking Lot Rehabilitations – rehabilitation of 12 St W (Central to 1 Ave) parking lot.
10. $50,000 towards the Reconstruction of Park Pathways – park pathway realignment at Lion’s Park and walking pathway between St. Anne School and Arthur Pechey Elementary School.
11. $30,000 for the Gary Anderson West Extension – widening of Gary Anderson Way to reduce traffic congestion.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Mayor Greg Dionne
(306) 953-4300
MLA Joe Hargrave
(306) 922-2828
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