The provincial government is committing $45 million towards infrastructure projects as part of Manitoba 150 celebrations. 

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister

Premier Brian Pallister says 2020 is a significant milestone for our province, which deserves celebration and recognition. He announced Tuesday the first phase of infrastructure projects.

Pallister says projects considered for funding fit under categories such as supporting trade, commerce and tourism or improving public safety, roads and drainage.

Iin the Southwest, the money will pay for intersection improvements on PTH 10 in Brandon at the junction of Airport Access Road, paving the Brandon Airport Access Road, and additional intersection improvements on Highway 16 at PR 478 near Binscarth.

"The Manitoba 150 host committee is delighted that the Manitoba government has dedicated forty-five million dollars in new infrastructure funding in recognition of the province's sesquicentennial in 2020," says Stuart Murray, Chair of Manitoba 150.