BACKGROUNDER
MUNICIPAL RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (MRIF)
CANADA-MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS
Each of the following projects is receiving funding under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) through matching one-third contributions from the federal and provincial governments and the local project proponent.
North Central
Town of Gladstone & RM of Westbourne $750,000
Gladstone District Community Centre
This projects consists of the construction of a multi-use facility that includes the renovation of a 1,300 square foot two-storey building. An addition will be constructed featuring a sod roof that will contain a wild life preserve of indigenous prairie grasses and wild prairie flowers. The facility will be built to a minimum of LEED Silver accreditation and C-2000 standards.
Parkland
City of Dauphin $390,000
Dauphin Arena Eco-Chill System Expansion
The arena’s eco-chill ice system will be expanded to heat other areas of the multi-purpose recreation complex in Dauphin. The process limits the release of waste heat into the atmosphere and reduces building heating costs. It also demonstrates a best-practices approach to energy conservation.
Previously announced:
Interlake
RM of West St. Paul $525,000
West St. Paul Multiplex
The construction of this multi-purpose recreation complex will result in a location for leisure sporting events for the residents of the RM of West St. Paul and the RM of St. Andrews. The complex will replace two aging community facilities in West St. Paul.
Winnipeg
YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg $3,000,000
South Y Renewal and Expansion
An 18,000 sq. ft. expansion of the St. Vital YMCA-YWCA location includes renewal of the athletic field, upgrades to the aquatic centre and improvements to the fitness area. It is estimated that the rejuvenated South Y will increase its membership capacity by 33% to a potential 10,000 members.
St. James Rods Football Club Inc. $305,000
Rods Rejuvenation Project
The Rods are the longest running minor football club in Canada, providing quality football programs to over 300 players from ages seven to adult. The facility’s expansion will help meet the growing needs of the Rods’ present football program and allow for further development.
Southeastern
RM of Taché $375,000
Landmark Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion
This project involves the construction of two additional cells to the existing hydraulically overloaded lagoon. The expanded facility will service both the Village of Landmark and the RMof Taché, addressing requirements for wastewater storage and treatment for the next 20years.
Southwestern
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Inc. $375,000
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Redevelopment – Phase I
The restoration and upgrades to this museum will ensure the history and artifacts of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan of 1939-1945 remain preserved. The upgrades will provide better access to people interested in the history of flight training from all across North America. The facility is both a provincial and national historical site.