Manitoba Says $200 Million Needed for Bridges, Roads Repairs

This article was last updated on May 25, 2022

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Provincial officials have mentioned in their latest remarks that the cost of this summer’s floods in Western Manitoba has exceed $200 million, adding that it is expected to increase further. According to a statement issued by Premier Greg Selinger at the latest provincial flood update on Friday, he said that the estimate doesn’t include agricultural losses or repairs to any flood infrastructure such as the Portage Diversion.

Premier Selinger stated that “we’re in a unique situation here, where these events have had a cumulative impact on the way of life of people, in terms of not being able to seed acres … in terms of road infrastructure and people’s homes and communities.” It was added that the funding scheme with the federal government for the disaster funding assistance is yet to be ironed out. According to the plan, out of the $200 million, almost $60 million will used to fix bridges while $40 million will go to fixing damaged roads. Whereas, the DFA funding will be spread among the municipalities and individuals that will receive $70 million while the other $30 million will go to provincial response.

Meanwhile, the flood is still ravaging local farming communities, though the military has decided to start its withdrawal. A statement issued by Selinger thanked Brig.-Gen. Christian Juneau for the work done by the 500 military personnel, alleging that “the military always takes the approach they are just here for the most highly critical need for resources to protect communities.” Selinger added that “the immediate threat has passed,”