Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$12,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 9, 2022 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project will result in Highway 55 corridor improvements between Nipawin and the Manitoba border. Highway 55 is heavily used by forestry industry and local public, including First Nations communities. Highway 55 is also the primary connection to a number of First Nations and northern communities including Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation. If Highway 55 is closed due to an emergency, the only alternate route to get to the Manitoba border is to go through Hudson Bay. The major components of this project include: - Upgrading about 38 kilometres of Highway 55 east of junction of Highway 55 and Highway 23; - Rehabilitation of approximately 16 kilometres of Highway 55 east of Nipawin; - Safety improvements along Highway 55 east of Nipawin."
Organization:
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Location:
Town of Carrot River, Saskatchewan, CA
Reference Number:
278-2021-2022-Q4-00003
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
Multi-year award for fiscal years 2022-23 to 2023-24.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure
Program:
Highway 55 Corridor Improvements