The provincial government has announced $45 million in funding for infrastructure projects across the province for Manitoba‘s 150th birthday.
The money includes numerous upgrades to spruce up Memorial Park, which is two hectares of land located directly in front of the Manitoba Legislature.
Right beside it is Memorial Boulevard, a provincial road inside Winnipeg city limits that will be reconstructed and repaved as part of numerous infrastructure improvements before the 2020 celebrations.
“To do something at Memorial Park and Memorial Boulevard, to pay tribute to the men and women that have allowed us to maintain this country strong and free, I think is a fitting tribute,” said Stuart Murray, vice chair of the Manitoba 150 committee.
Mechanical, electrical, and structural upgrades will be performed on the fountain inside the park.
In addition to road and fountain upgrades, lighting, seating and signage around the park will also be replaced.
“There are going to be more projects coming to each and every corner of our province,” said Premier Brian Pallister.
Numerous provincial highways will see improvements as part of the newly announced funding, including ones in Brandon, Whiteshell and Turtle Mountain provincial parks, and the Churchill Wildlife Management area.