Several health facilities in Southwestern Manitoba will be getting some upgrades thanks to funding from the province.

Health Minister Kelvin Goertzen on Monday announced 120 project were approved for work totalling about $30 million.

“It’s important that we regularly invest in the maintenance of our health-care system to make sure repairs are done and the most up-to-date equipment is used to support quality care,” said Goertzen. “These investments will ensure that sites continue to meet provincial, national and international standards and keep facilities in good repair.”

A number of projects will be taking place in the Prairie Mountain Health Region.


Projects costing more than $150,000 include:


. Mafeking EMS Station – new crew quarters
. Brandon Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre – shingle replacement and fan vent
upgrades
. Brandon - Rideau Park Personal Care Home – shingle replacement
. Minnedosa Health Centre – boiler replacement
. Rossburn Personal Care Home – phase two of the domestic water system replacement
. Souris Health Centre – roof replacement
. Sherwood Home (Virden) – shingle replacement


Projects under $150,000 include:


. Birtle Health Centre and Personal Care Home – boiler replacement
. Glenboro Health Centre – fire alarm system replacement
. Killarney Health Centre – fire alarm panel replacement
. Rivers Health Centre – flooring replacement
. Shoal Lake EMS Station – vehicle exhaust capture installation
. Shoal Lake Health Centre – replace headend controller
. Wawanesa Health Centre and Personal Care Home – replace headend controllers


This year, there are 44 projects estimated to cost more than $150,000 each for a total of $21.8 million. An additional $6.8 million will address 80 projects estimated to cost less than $150,000. The remaining $1.4 million will be held in reserve in case of any emergent project needs.

Other projects that will begin later this year include the installation of sprinkler systems, upgrades to fire safety equipment and roof replacements at sites across Manitoba.