Construction underway on more than $18 million potable water delivery project at Eston
The Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility has announced that construction recently began on its more than $18 million infrastructure project in west-central Saskatchewan
Overall, the project involves building a pumphouse, installing nearly 300 km of distribution pipe, upgrading the Town of Eston’s water treatment facility and twinning a portion of the EK raw water line.
Construction on the pumphouse and the upgrades to Eston’s water treatment facility began in May. The water distribution line work began in June. The project is targeted to be completed and fully operational by summer of 2022.
Under the New Building Canada Plan’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component - National and Regional Projects, the Government of Canada will be contributing up to $6,213,559 to the Rural 44 Water Distribution Project, and the Government of Saskatchewan will be contributing up to $6,213,559. Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility subscribers, the RM of Snipe Lake No. 259, and the Town of Eston will fund the remainder of the project.
“Reliable access to clean water for the people of west-central Saskatchewan helps improve the well-being of residents, and supports sustainable, long-term growth in the region. This project will have a real and positive impact on the community and residents for years to come,” said the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. “This is just one part of the Government of Canada’s plan to ensure that all communities across the country are healthy and inclusive places to live.”
“Our government is proud to invest more than $6.2 million toward the Rural 44 Water Distribution Project,” said the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations. “This significant infrastructure investment will support communities across the province and stimulate local economies as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“We are excited to see this project underway. The support from the federal and provincial governments will allow our residents to enjoy a safe, secure, and reliable water source for the years to come,” said Bill Owens, Chairman of the Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility Board.
