Monday, July 6, 2026
The federal government announced a federal investment of more than $5.8 million in the expansion of the regional sewer system in the Rural Municipality of St. Clements through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
“The Build Communities Strong Fund is building the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day. Today’s investment in wastewater infrastructure in the RM of St. Clements will help protect the Red River, support future growth, and provide more resilient wastewater services for residents and neighbouring communities,” said Ginette Lavack, MP for Saint-Boniface—Saint-Vital.
The project will upgrade the East Selkirk Wastewater Treatment Lagoon by expanding its treatment and capacity, upgrading the system for continuous year-round discharge in compliance with environmental regulations, and constructing a new outfall to the Red River.
These improvements will modernize critical wastewater infrastructure in the RM of St. Clements, support regional growth, help protect the Red River, and provide more resilient wastewater services for residents and neighbouring communities.
“This investment is a milestone not just for St. Clements, but for the region that includes the Red River corridor. The East Selkirk Lagoon upgrade will allow our region to manage wastewater responsibly for decades to come while protecting the Red River, reducing reliance on aging septic systems, and providing the foundation for our service-sharing partnership with the RM of East St. Paul. We are committed to ensuring that infrastructure is managed efficiently and that growth pays for itself. We’re proud to be advancing a project that benefits our own residents and neighbouring communities alike, and we’re grateful for the federal support that makes it possible,” said Debbie Fiebelkorn, Mayor of the Rural Municipality of St. Clements.
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