This is a joint release with the Government of Canada and the City of Whitehorse
Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of COVID-19 on their families, livelihoods, and way of life. Together, the governments of Canada and Yukon are taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities to ensure community infrastructure is safe and reliable, while looking ahead to see what more can be done in these unprecedented times.
Today, Member of Parliament for Yukon Larry Bagnell, on behalf of Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna and Yukon Minister of Community Services, Richard Mostyn, announced funding for four community infrastructure projects in the City.
The first two projects include the refurbishing of three 40-foot buses from the City of Whitehorse’s existing fleet and the replacement of two diesel 40-foot accessible buses. These improvements will help people in Whitehorse access inclusive, efficient and safe public transit services across the city.
A third project will construct a new storm water main that will increase the City’s capacity to manage and treat storm water. Funding will also go towards upgrading the irrigation system at the Mountain View Golf Course.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $6 million in these projects through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS), the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) and the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Yukon is providing over $2 million to these projects.
Northern communities are an integral part of our country, and they have been impacted by COVID-19 in unprecedented ways. Investments in community infrastructure projects, like the ones announced today, are essential to the health and well-being of Canadians. Through the Investing in Canada Plan, the Government of Canada invests in thousands of infrastructure projects in all areas of the country, creating jobs and strengthening communities at a time when it is needed most.
Member of Parliament for Yukon Larry Bagnell on behalf of Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna
We are improving our transportation system and helping people get around Whitehorse safely and efficiently through the Investing in Canada Plan. Our strong partnership with the Government of Canada is putting Yukoners to work, helping protect our environment, improving roads and property and is building modern recreational facilities. These projects are making Whitehorse a more vibrant and sustainable community for everyone to enjoy.
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn
Transportation and infrastructure renewal have both been identified as strategic priorities for City Council, and we are constantly striving to improve the quality of life of Whitehorse residents and visitors. This federal and territorial funding is crucial to us achieving that. We are grateful for the financial assistance from our partners to help complete these important community projects.
City of Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis
Under the Investing in Canada Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.
Across Canada, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic the Government of Canada has contributed $9.7 billion to 3,500 infrastructure projects.
The Government of Canada has invested more than $750 million in 115 infrastructure projects across the Yukon since 2016.
Whitehorse residents to benefit from improved community infrastructure
Joint federal and territorial funding through the Investing in Canada Plan will support four community infrastructure projects in the City of Whitehorse.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $6 million in these projects through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS), the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) and the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Yukon is providing over $2 million to these projects.
Project Information:
|
Ultimate Recipient |
Project Name |
Project Description |
Funding Stream |
Federal Funding |
Territorial Funding |
|
City of Whitehorse |
Selkirk Street Stormwater |
A new stormwater main and outfall will improve drainage for this Riverdale location of three schools and reduce ponding at a major intersection. |
GIS |
$3,184,500 |
$1,111,500 |
|
City of Whitehorse |
Whitehorse Transit Services: Bus Midlife Refurbishments 2021 - 2023 |
Midlife refurbishment of three 40-foot buses from the City’s existing public transit fleet over the next three years. This includes the installation of new engines, transmissions, and steering components. |
PTIS |
$461,250 |
$153,750 |
|
City of Whitehorse |
Whitehorse Transit Services: Bus Replacement 2021/2022 |
Replacement of two diesel 40-foot accessible buses within the City’s existing fleet. |
PTIS |
$937,500 |
$312,500 |
|
Mountain View Golf Club
|
Mountain View Golf Course Irrigation Upgrades |
Upgrades to the irrigation system of the golf course to increase the reliability of the old system that dates from the late 1980s. |
CCRIS |
$1,500,000 |
$500,000 |
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Bonnie Venton Ross
Communications, your department
867-332-5513
bonnie.ventonross@yukon.ca
Myles Dolphin
Manager Strategic Communications
City of Whitehorse
867-689-0515
myles.dolphin@whitehorse.ca