$25.6 Million Investment in Water, Roads, and Recreation Projects in Yukon Communities

Strategic Insights -

The governments of Canada and Yukon are investing a combined $25.6 million in water, roads, utilities, and recreation projects in Faro, Watson Lake, and Haines Junction. These projects will improve access to drinking water and wastewater management, replace older water and sewer infrastructure, and create new recreational infrastructure. The investment will have a significant impact on the health, connectivity, and sustainability of these northern communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The investment will provide improved access to drinking water and greater capacity for wastewater management in Faro, Watson Lake, and Haines Junction.
  • The projects will replace older water and sewer infrastructure, reducing the risk of contamination and improving public health.
  • A new boat launch in Burwash Landing will enhance recreational opportunities and support community use of the area.
  • The investment is part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) and will be managed by the Government of Yukon.
  • The federal government is investing $19.2 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream, Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream, and Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the ICIP.
  • The Government of Yukon is investing $6.4 million.
  • To date, over 30 infrastructure projects under the Green Infrastructure Stream have been announced in the Yukon, with a total federal contribution of more than $158 million and a total territorial contribution of nearly $38 million.

Statistics:

  • Total investment: $25.6 million
  • Federal investment: $19.2 million
  • Territorial investment: $6.4 million
  • Number of infrastructure projects under the Green Infrastructure Stream announced in the Yukon: over 30
  • Total federal contribution to Green Infrastructure Stream projects in the Yukon: over $158 million
  • Total territorial contribution to Green Infrastructure Stream projects in the Yukon: nearly $38 million

Sources:

  • "Improvements to Water and Recreational Services Coming to Four Communities" - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
  • "Government of Yukon and Government of Canada Announce Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Yukon" - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
  • "Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program" - Government of Canada
  • "Government of Yukon Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects" - Government of Yukon