In what could be good news for Flin Flon’s crumbling roads, the Manitoba government is increasing the matching funds available to municipalities outside of Winnipeg to improve infrastructure.
The province has promised to make $16 million available through the funding program this year, up by $3.5 million from 2014.
This year’s funds include $14 million for roads and $2 million for bridges. Municipalities can apply for up to 50 per cent matching funds for local projects.
“These investments are going to mean bigger, faster upgrades to municipal infrastructure,” said Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Ron Kostyshyn.
Starting in April, municipalities can apply for Municipal Road and Bridge Program funding through a new, streamlined application process.
The City of Flin Flon regularly applies for matching funds for infrastructure projects such as pipe replacements.
