Natural Gas Expansion Will Aid Economic Development in 23 Communities

Canada / Manitoba Infrastructure Works

April 6, 1994

NATURAL GAS EXPANSION WILL AID ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN 23 COMMUNITIES

Twenty-three Manitoba communities will have the opportunity to adopt natural gas as an alternative source of energy through a $22 million expansion program announced today by the federal and provincial governments under the Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Works program.

The initiative has received approval in principle and could extend natural gas service to more than 1,000 businesses, 140 public buildings and 6,000 private homes representing a rural population of at least 19,000 people.

"This proposal will assist rural communities in improving their competitiveness and attracting more investment and jobs. It is a win-win-win situation for business, homeowners and the environment made possible through partnerships created by the Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Works Program," commented Western Diversification Minister Lloyd Axworthy.

"The project will support long-term economic growth in rural Manitoba by offering savings in energy costs and an additional fuel option for business development," said Rural Development Minister Len Derkach.

The $22 million of government funding for the initiative will be cost-shared by the federal government, the Manitoba government and municipalities adopting the natural gas service. Government funding will leverage more than $9 million of additional investment from Centra.

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The initiative will create direct employment in both the short term and the long term. In addition to hundreds of temporary jobs during the construction phase, Centra will create permanent technical and professional jobs in rural areas.

The 23 communities targeted for the initiative were selected by Centra Gas on the basis of feasibility studies. A 60 per cent sign-up must be achieved in these communities before individual projects can proceed. Centra will continue to discuss natural gas expansion with other communities.

Communities targeted for the initiative are: Benito, Boissevain, Bowsman, Deloraine, Dufrost, Elkhorn, Hartney, La Broquerie, Melita, Minitonas, Neubergthal, Oakville, Rosenfeld, Rosenort, Schanzenfeld, Sommerfeld, Souris, Starbuck, St. Malo, Swan River, Teulon and Wawanesa.

Town council meetings to discuss details on the program will be conducted by Centra over the next month. Construction could begin as early as June.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila Stafford Gail Granger Manager, Communications Communications Co-ordinator Western Economic Manitoba Government Diversification Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 983-6243 (204) 945-3811

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Works Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 945-4074 or 1-800-268-4883 (toll-free) COMPLETE PROJECT LISTING

Projects announced under the Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Works Agreement

April 6, 1994 ITLE: SEWER RELATED (PIPES, LAGOONS, ETC.) TOTAL 'UMBER LOCATION PROPONENT DESCRIPTION COSTS

Crystal City Village of Crystal City Replace Intake Valve and Pipe at Lagoon $ 25,000

Manitou Village of Manitou Convert Present Pumping System 115,200

Pilot Mound Village of Pilot Mound Water and Sewer Development and Service Road 110,000

Clandeboye R. M. of St. Andrews Construction of Sewage Treatment Facility 270,520

Moosehom LGD of Grahamdale Construct Lagoon Servicing Central 116,000

Moosehorn LGD of Grahamdale Construction of Sewage Lagoon 114,000

Teulon Village of Teuton Construction of Wastewater Sewer 48,000

East Selkirk R. M. of St. Clements Regional Landfill Site 776,000

East Selkirk R. M. of St. Clements East Selkirk Lagoon Upgrading 321,000

Arborg R. M. of Bifrost Landfill Site 600,000

Leaf Rapids Town of Leaf Rapids Upgrade Water and Sewer Utility System 180,000

MacGregor Village of MacGregor Water and Sewer Extension 138,000

Swan River Gerald and Elaine Anderson Residential Development 95,000

Swan River Town of Swan River Replacement of Water/Sewer Mains 98,215

Rossburn R. M. of Rossburn Installation of Water/Sewer Lines in unserviced areas 90,000

Erickson R. M. of Clanwilliam New Waste Disposal Grounds 41,560

St. Lazare R. M. of Ellice New Waste Disposal She 54,000 (ILE: SEWER RELATED (PIPES, LAGOONS, ETC.) TOTAL ,UMBER LOCATION PROPONENT DESCRIPTION COSTS

3 Oak River R. M. of Blanshard Establish Waste Disposal Site $ 60,000 i) Pierson R. M. of Edward Improve Water and Sewer Systems 3,000

) Deloraine R. M. of Winchester Relocation of Sewage Waste Disposal Site 73,000 i St Lazare Village of St. Lazare Purchase Lagoon Site & Improve Sewer System 45,000

Deloraine Town of Deloraine Construction of Lagoon 70,000

I Souris Town of Souris Plum Creek Sewer and Water Upgrade 133,336

1 Pipestone R. M. of Pipestone Extend Water & Sewer 39,300

Dunrea R. M. of Riverside Construct Liquid Waste Disposal . 24,000

Ste. Anne Village of Ste. Anne Replacing Lift Station and Force Main Upgrading 200,000

Ste. Anne R. M. of Ste. Anne Construct 2-Cell Lagoon 225,000

) Beausejour Town of Beausejour Watermain Restoration and Renewal 240,000

) VVhitemouth R. M. of Whitemouth Extension of Sewer and Water 160,900

) Lac du Bonnet R. M. of Alexander Construct Lagoon/Disposal System 436,800

1 Winnipeg Sewer District Relief Projects (Mager, Linden, 20,000,000 Baltimore, Colony)

SEWER-RELATED SUB-TOTAL $ 24,902,831 0. OF SEWER RELATED PROJECTS = 31 ITLE: WATER SUPPLY (WATERMAINS, STORAGE, TREATMENT, SOURCE) TOTAL UMBER LOCATION PROPONENT DESCRIPTION COSTS

2 Carman Town of Carman Waterline Replacement $ 200,000

3 Crystal City R. M. of Louise Clearwater Water Distribution Upgrade 35,600

4 Stonewall R. M. of Rockwood Establish a Fire Hall In Balmoral 51,000

5 The Pas Town of The Pas Replacement of Steel Watermain 200,000

The Pas Town of The Pas Water Distribution System Upgrading 500,000

7 Portage la Prairie City of Portage la Prairie Replacement of Treated Water Supply Main 2,100,000

Grandview Town of Grandview Replace Old Water Main Lines 20,000

Grandview Town of Grandview Replace Flat Roof on Water Treatment Plant 20,000

1 Ste. Rose du Lac Village of Ste. Rose du Lac Replacement of Main Water Line 97,248

AngusvIlle R. M. of Silver Creek AngusvIlle Water Plant Upgrading 18,000

Killarney Town of Killarney Upgrade of Water Treatment Plant 105,000

Carberry Town of Carberry Concrete in Ground Water Storage Tank for Fire 225,000 Protection

Brandon City of Brandon Upgrading Filter Plant - Water Treatment Facility 520,000

Virden Town of Virden Replace Watermains and Subsequent Street Repair 134,500

Souris Town of Souris Additional Water Line 79,800

Dunrea R. M. of Riverside Upgrade Water Treatment Plant 21,000

WATER SUPPLY RELATED - SUB-TOTAL $ 4,327,148

0. OF WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS = 16 rLE: ROADWORKS (BRIDGES, DRAINAGE, ASPHALT, UGHTING, ETC.) TOTAL JMBER LOCATION PROPONENT DESCRIPTION COSTS

Morden RM of Stanley Bridge replacement $ 79,800

Morden RM of Stanley Divert channel water into Dead Horse Creek 237,348

Crystal City RM of Louise Removal of existing bridge & replacement 20,000

Crystal City RM of Louise Replace narrow bridge 37,000

Inwood LGD of Armstrong Drainage construction 180,000

Stonewall RM of Rockwood Paving of municipal roads/streets 252,000

Benito Village of Benito Sidewalk renewal project 30,000

Swan River Town of Swan River Installation of new sidewalks 60,000

Swan River Town of Swan River Improvements to subdivision 90,000

Ochre River RM of Ochre River Construct 26x16 concrete & rebar w/waterway cells 60,000

Inglis RM of Boulton Road Improvements 42,000

Angusville RM of Silver Creek Flood control & culvert Installations 36,000

Alonsa LGD of Alonsa Road construction with associated drainage works 67,500

Rorketon RM of Lawrence & Mossy River IntermunIcipal drain 200,000

Ochre River RM of Ochre River Road reconstruction 60,000

Roblin RM of Shell River Road rebuilding 20,000

Roblin RM of Shell River Bridge repair, realign road & remove old bridge 112,500 1TLE: ROADWORKS (BRIDGES, DRAINAGE, ASPHALT, UGHTING, ETC.) TOTAL 'UMBER LOCATION PROPONENT DESCRIPTION COSTS

5 Roblin RM of Shell River Road upgrading $ 45,000

Birtle RM of Binle Reconstruct 3 bridges 65,000

BIrtle RM of Birtie (2nd priority) Upgrade 2 mile section of road 45,000

St. Lazare RM of Ellice Bridge replacement 15,000

Oak River RM of Blanshard Replacement of old bridge w/cuivert 22,450

Pierson RM of Edward Pave 2 streets 53,000

Forest RM of Elton Rebuild bridge using culverts 45,000

Forest RM of Elton Construct service road 15,000

3 Oak Lake Town of Oak Lake Replace 1620 ft. of deteriorated sidewalk 9,000

RM of Archie RM of Archie Build 6 miles of road & repair 2 streets 54,000

Carberry RM of North Cypress Rebuild road to market road standard for trucks 300,000

Brandon City of Brandon Rehabilitation of bridge over CP main line 540,000

7 Pipestone RM of Pipestone Re-surface streets in village 42,000

RM of Pipestone RM of Pipestone Street re-surfacing 9,000

Dunrea RM of Riverside Replacement of culvert 11,100

Deloraine Town of Deloraine Street repairs 90,500

Kiliamey RM of Turtle Mountain Development of area roads 70,000 TITLE: ROADWORKS (BRIDGES, DRAINAGE, ASPHALT, UGHTING, ETC.) TOTAL NUMBER LOCATION PROPONENT DESCRIPTION COSTS

32 Killarney Town of Killarney Upgrading of streets $ 145,000

.33 Killamey Town of Killarney Upgrading intermunicipal streets 150,000

.14 Glenboro RM of South Cypress Reconstruct widen asphalt pavement 140,000

t5 Neepawa RM of Rosedale Former Province road upgrading/road maintenance 18,000

s6 Neepawa RM of Rosedale Rebuilding roads 90,000

i7 Neepawa RM of Rosedale Rebuild road, clay top, gravel culvert 30,000

Shoal Lake Village of Shoal Lake Replacement of cement sidewalk with paving stone 126,292

t9 Virden RM of Wallace Replace existing bridges 42,456

401 Virden RM of Wallace Road construction 120,000

Miniota The unincorporated village Sidewalk renewal program 33,000 of Miniota

)2 Reston RM of Pipestone Replace sidewalks 50,250

)3 Dunrea RM of Riverside Replace old wood bridge 15,000

Dunrea RM of Riverside Bridge replacement (east section) 16,000

Dunrea RM of Riverside Bridge replacement section 18 Township 9,700

Sprague LGD of Piney Replace outdated wooden bridge 80,000

+7 Carrick LGD of Piney Replace outdated wooden bridge 80,000 ITLE: ROADWORKS (BRIDGES, DRAINAGE, ASPHALT, UGHTING, ETC.)

UMBER LOCATION PROPONENT DESCRIPTION COSTS

3 Steinbach RM of Hanover Replace sidewalks and streets $ 284,040

) Steinbach RM of Hanover Recreation facilities & drainage (2 projects) 419,127

)0 Dominion City RM of Franklyn Replace existing Langside bridge 72,546

)1 HadashvIlle LGD of Reynolds Subdivision development 51,900

)2 Winnipeg Kenaston Blvd./Wilkes to McGillvray Blvd. 9,788,800

13 Winnipeg Kenaston Blvd. underpass 29,119,700

1.1 Winnipeg Laglmodiere Blvd./Maginot to Regent 1,253,000

)5 Winnipeg Residential street renewal program 9,958,200

)6 Winnipeg Community Services Infrastructure Renewal Program 10,000,000

ROADWORKS - SUB-TOTAL $ 65,108,209

0. OF ROADWORK PROJECTS = 59

ITLE: COMMUNITY FACIUTIES (REC. CTRES, UBRARIES, ARENAS, POOLS) TOTAL IUMBER LOCATION PROPONENT DESCRIPTION COSTS

07 Crystal City Village of Crystal City Replace header for artifice' Ice plant $ 20,000

08 Cartwright Village of Cartwright Upgrading Cartwright Heritage Park, construct museum 45,000

09 Southport Southport Aerospace Centre Upgrade & expansion of Indoor pool 1,000,000

10 Glenella R.M. of Glenella Repair/upgrade Community Centre 42,000

11 St.Pierre Jolys R.M. of De Salaberry Construction of sloped roof structure Municipal building 58,169

12 Dominion City R.M. OF Franklin Construct Municipal Shop 151,000

13 Winnipeg Glenlawn Collegiate & Community Athletics & Performing Arts 1,100,000

14 Winnipeg Completion of AssInlbolne River Walkway 2,300,000

15 Winnipeg Winnipeg Community Initiatives 9,000,000

JO. OF COMMUNITY FACIUTIES PROJECTS = 9 COMMUNITY FACIUTIES - SUB-TOTAL $ 13,716,169 IITLE: MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL LOCATION PROPONENT DESCRIPTION COSTS

, 16 Morden R.M. of Stanley Regional landfill site to serve 3 municipalities $ 719,000

117 Manitou Village of Manttou Pembina Manttou waste management & recycling 228,000

118 Clandeboye R.M. of St. Andrews Subdivision of land for commercial development 193,000

19 Lundar R.M. of Coldwell Electronic top deck pitiess motor truck scale 64,000

' 20 Stonewall R.M. of Rockwood Improvements to drainage 252,000

21 Woodlands R.M. of Woodlands Municipal garbage & recycling project 420,000

22 Glenella R.M. of Gienella Waste disposal grounds relocation 20,000

23 Inglis R.M. of Boulton Relocate & develop waste disposal site 50,000

24 Cordova R.M. of Odanah Water system/showers/septic field, etc. 25,000

25 Clanwilliam R.M. of Minto Re-do floor at workshop 5,000

26 Rapid City Town of Rapid City Development of new landfill site 90,000

27 Miniota R.M. of Miniota Construct 5 waste management & recycling buildings 65,543

28 Neepawa R.M. of Rosedale Upgrading waste disposal ground & roads 30,000

29 Miniota Miniota Golf Club Hydro construction & 10 camp site with electrical 30,764

30 Virden Village of Elkhorn Establish a joint municipal nuisance ground 100,000

31 Dunrae R.M. of Riverside Upgrade fuel tank standards 10,000

32 Vassar LGD of Piney Addition to existing Municipal Office 40,000

33 Winnipeg Rural gasification $ 21,713,000

MISCELLANEOUS - SUB-TOTAL $ 24,055,307

10. OF MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS = 18 EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS ACROSS MANITOBA

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Works Agreement

April 6, 1994 Announcement NATURAL GAS EXPANSION INITIATIVE $22 million This initiative in partnership with Centra Gas Manitoba Inc. which has received approval in principle will give 23 Manitoba communities the opportunity to adopt natural gas as an alternate source of energy. Gas service could be extended to more than 1,000 businesses, 140 public buildings and 6,000 private homes representing a rural population of at least 19,000 people. The project will support long-term economic growth in rural Manitoba by offering possible savings in energy costs and an additional fuel option for business development. The project will also offer environmental advantages over fuel oil and propane, such as lower air emissions and reduced risk of ground contamination. The initiative will create direct employment in both the short term and the long term. In addition to hundreds of temporary jobs during the construction phase, Centra is expected to create permanent technical and professional jobs in rural areas. The 23 communities targeted for the initiative were selected by Centra Gas on the basis of feasibility studies. A 60 per cent sign-up must be achieved in these communities before individual projects can proceed. Centra will continue to discuss natural gas expansion with other communities. Communities targeted for the initiative are: Benito, Boissevain, Bowsman, Deloraine, Dufrost, Elkhorn, Hartney, La Broquerie, Melita, Minitonas, Neubergthal, Oakville, Rosenfeld, Rosenort, Schanzenfeld, Sommerfeld, Souris, Starbuck, St. Malo, Swan River, Teulon and Wawanesa. The $22 million of government funding for the initiative will be cost-shared by the federal government, the Manitoba government and municipalities adopting the natural gas service. Government funding will leverage more than $9 million of additional investment from Centra. CONTACT: Nelly Rakita, Centra Gas Manitoba Inc., 934-3790

NOTE: Funding amounts listed here are based on applicants' estimates of total costs. Actual funding may vary based on eligibility of costs. All projects are subject to applicable licences, permits and approvals, including environmental clearances. XENASTON BOULEVARD (ROUTE 90) $38.9 million A total of $38.9 million will be spent on a two-stage project to improve traffic flow on Winnipeg's major north-south transportation route. The project will strengthen Winnipeg's position as a transportation hub by improving connections for road, rail and air shipments. The improvements will also enhance road and rail safety, reduce noise and vibration, and reduce transport costs for public and private companies. When completed, truckers and motorists will have uninterrupted four-lane access from Highway 75 south of Winnipeg, all the way to Winnipeg International Airport. Better access to the airport will support the growth of air cargo business, an important source of new employment in Winnipeg. The four-lane route will also provide better access to the CN intermodal unit on Kenaston south of Wilkes.

PHASE ONE: Twinning and road improvements between Wilkes Avenue and McGillivray Boulevard Two additional lanes of concrete pavement will be constructed to form a four-lane divided roadway. Other improvements include a land drainage system, concrete pavement repairs and asphalt overlay of the existing roadway.

PHASE TWO: New underpass and improvements between CNR Rivers (Mainline) Subdivision and Kenaston Boulevard An underpass will be constructed beneath the railway tracks crossing Kenaston at Taylor Avenue. The project includes construction of new roadway on Kenaston, and associated land drainage systems and road/rail detours. CONTACT: Councillor Terry Duguid, 986-5196

WINNIPEG COMMUNITY SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM $10 million This program is designed to renew deteriorating streets, sidewalks and alleys while providing employment and job skills training for social assistance recipients. About 190 people, or 75 per cent of those employed, will be trainees selected from the municipal assistance caseload. The balance of the work will be shared by private companies and City of Winnipeg -forces. The program is expected to save $4.4 million in social assistance over the two years of the project. CONTACT: Councillor Terry Duguid, 986-5196

WINNIPEG REGIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL STREETS $11.2 million The $11.2 million provided for Winnipeg street upgrades includes $1.2 million of surface improvements to Lagimodiere Boulevard. The remaining $10 million is allocated for residential street repairs. CONTACT: Councillor Terry Duguid, 986-5196

DOWNTOWN ASS INIBOINE RIVER WALKWAY $2.3 million The Assiniboine River walkway will be extended past the south grounds of the Legislative Building to provide more usable green space in downtown Winnipeg. The project will be completed by 1995 to honor Manitoba's 125th year in the Canadian Confederation. CONTACT: Gail Granger, 945-3811

GLENLAWN COLLEGIATE COMMUNITY ATHLETICS AND PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY $1.1 million South Winnipeg will gain a new community arts and athletics facility through construction of a 30,000-square-foot addition to Glenlawn Collegiate and renovations to 7,500 square feet of the existing building. The facility will provide continuing education and distance education programs in computer technology, industrial technology and other academic studies, and will accommodate community groups related to the creative arts, athletics, recreation and technology. CONTACT: Wendell Sparkes, superintendent, 257-7827

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE - REPLACEMENT OF WATER SUPPLY MAIN $2.1 million Replacement of the existing 90-year-old water supply main will ensure a reliable water supply for Portage and enhance the city's ability to take advantage of economic development opportunities. CONTACT: Mayor Glenn Carlson, 239-8333 (office), 239-0974 (home)

BRANDON - BRIDGE REHABILITATION $540.000 The 8th Street Bridge over the CP main line in downtown Brandon will receive structural improvements to extend the bridge's useful life, reduce maintenance costs and improve rideability. CONTACT: Mayor Rick Borotsik, 729-2202 or 729-5800

BRANDON - UPGRADING OF WATER TREATMENT FACILITY $520,000 Sand filter controls and piping will be upgraded to reduce maintenance costs and increase efficiency, capacity and ease of operation. CONTACT: Mayor Rick Borotsik, 729-2202 or 729-5800

NOTE: Funding amounts listed here are based on applicants' estimates of total costs. Actual funding may vary based on eligibility of costs. All projects are subject to applicable licences, permits and approvals, including environmental clearances. THE PAS - WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADING S500.000 Improvements will interconnect the southeast and southwest legs of the water distribution system. The increased water circulation will improve water flow for fire fighting and improve water quality in the southern limits of the distribution system. CONTACT: Mayor Percy Pielak, 623-6481

BOULTON - ROAD IMPROVEMENTS $50,000 Widening and upgrading of the municipal road will improve access and safety, and reduce maintenance and snow removal costs. CONTACT: Reeve William Nevestiuk, 564-2589

CARTWRIGHT HERITAGE PARK/MUSEUM $45.000 Additions and improvements to the park will create a heritage area. The site will be home to a blacksmith shop, shoe repair shop, newspaper print shop, telephone office and a museum with a variety of local artifacts. CONTACT: Colleen Mullen, Town Administrator, 529-2363

GLENELLA - COMMUNITY CENTRE REPAIR/UPGRADE $42.000 Improvements include roof replacement, upgrading of the lighting system, complete remodelling of washrooms with accommodation for the physically challenged, air conditioning installation and floor replacement. CONTACT: Reeve Kurt Schmidt, 352-4269

NOTE: Funding amounts listed here are based on applicants, estimates of total costs. Actual funding may vary based on eligibility of costs. All projects are subject to applicable licences, permits and approvals, including environmental clearances.