Feds to make “infrastructure announcement” Friday at sewage plant

The federal government is expected to make an announcement on Friday regarding the city's most expensive infrastructure project, following a request for $500 million. The announcement is anticipated to take place at the north end sewage treatment plant in Winnipeg. This is the final phase of the $1.57-billion project, which is expected to cost a total of $3.1 billion.

City council's outgoing water and waste chairman, Ross Eadie, expects the event to provide an update on the funding, stating that the third and final phase of the project is crucial for reducing pollution and protecting Lake Winnipeg. City and federal officials have not confirmed any details prior to the announcement, but Winnipeg's newly re-elected mayor, Scott Gillingham, expressed confidence that news would be forthcoming soon.

The provincial government has committed to providing $500 million for the final phase of the upgrade, which is required to be completed by 2032.