The City of Selkirk will plant 64 trees along city boulevards this fall, the first of many to be planted over the coming five years, and the policy behind the green initiative is receiving high praise from a group that leaves nothing to chance when it comes to trees. The Trees Please Winnipeg Coalition –…
The City of Selkirk will receive $1.8 million through the Canada/Manitoba Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to improve its urban canopy throughout the city, along sidewalks and active transportation trails. The full project cost is $2.5 million with the city’s portion being $666,750. The Government of Canada is investing more than $21 million in nine…
There are times when you wonder if the steps you take to be better to the environment matter, and then there are times when there’s no need to wonder – the answer is clear. With Selkirk’s wastewater treatment plant nearing the end of its commissioning process, it’s clear the city’s investment in state-of-the-art technology is…
The City of Selkirk will invest $900,000 into a new generator for the water treatment plant, ensuring residents will have a safe and secure source of water even during lengthy power outages. Dan McDermid, Director of Operations, said the generator is a “critical piece of infrastructure” that will replace one that has served the city…
Selkirk’s infrastructure projects for 2021 tick a lot of boxes in the city’s Strategic Plan, including addressing the need for substantial capital investments by building safe and sustainable infrastructure, providing the best possible recreation opportunities for residents and being good environmental stewards. More than $5 million will be invested into infrastructure improvements this year, and…