The Government of Yukon has issued a special warrant to meet the demand for infrastructure and land development projects across the territory this fiscal year.
The special warrant provides additional budgetary authorization for up to $20 million to maximize benefits to Yukon communities, with $15 million for infrastructure development and $5 million for land development.
The additional funds are needed for municipal and First Nations projects that fall under federal infrastructure funding programs and are progressing faster than originally expected. The special warrant allows the territory to take full advantage of federal funding opportunities and help address the development priorities of Yukon communities.
Infrastructure development and lot availability are essential to meeting the needs of Yukon’s growing population. Our government remains focused on working with our partners to improve infrastructure and ease housing pressures across the territory. Together with the Government of Canada, municipalities, First Nations and communities, we will continue to invest in infrastructure priorities to build healthy, vibrant and sustainable Yukon communities.
Minister of Finance Sandy Silver
Infrastructure projects are underway to address the fundamental services necessary in communities across Yukon, including:
- Teslin drainage and road resurfacing;
- final completion of the Ross River Lagoon;
- Dawson Front Street and Turner Street water and sewer upgrades;
- Faro water pump house rehabilitation and reservoir upgrades;
- ongoing construction of the F.H. Collins track and field; and
- Mayo water and sewer upgrades and new reservoir.
Land development funds are being directed towards Phase 4 of Whitehorse’s Whistle Bend subdivision. Once completed in summer 2019 Phase 4 will provide an additional 196 lots.
Phase 5 of the Whistle Bend subdivision tender has been awarded and land development construction began in fall 2018. These lots are anticipated to be available in summer 2020.
The Government of Yukon is preparing to release between five and seven rural and urban residential lot parcels in various Whitehorse subdivisions in spring 2019.
Janine Workman
Cabinet Communications
867-393-7449
janine.workman@gov.yk.ca
Eric Clement
Finance Communications
867-393-6482
eric.clement@gov.yk.ca