$6.5 million in water and wastewater upgrades have been approved for the Pembina Valley. The province announced Thursday over $34 million in funding for 21 projects across Manitoba.
    
Carman will see $3.5 million to build a new water supply reservoir connected to the Pembina Valley Water Co-op.

$1.5 million is coming to Morden to help pay for water and wastewater system upgrades including water distribution renewal and sewer relining.

Finally, the City of Winkler is getting $1.5 million for wastewater system upgrades including sewer main relining and a lift station upgrade.

“Our government is investing in important water and wastewater projects in communities across the province,” said Clarke in a news release. “These projects will help foster sustainable, safe, healthy communities for Manitobans to live and work. By partnering with municipalities to invest in strategic infrastructure, we are supporting economic growth in Manitoba.”

“Clean, safe drinking water is essential to public health, and expanding water and wastewater treatment capacity is necessary for our communities to grow and prosper,” added Chris Goertzen, president, Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM). “The AMM appreciates the Province of Manitoba’s partnership on the Manitoba Water Services Board, as it is only through cost-sharing that these projects can move forward.”