
The province has responded to a SARM request for more progress on the Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project to provide much-needed drought relief. President Ray Orb says 45 million dollars was allocated for preliminary engineering and there was discussion phase one work could start this year. Orb says the four billion dollar mega-project was announced […]
SARM is pushing for more progress on the Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project to provide much-needed drought relief. President Ray says 45 million dollars was allocated for preliminary engineering and there was discussion phase one work could start this year. Orb says the four billion dollar mega-project was announced in 2020 and is hoping for an […]
Saskatchewan farmers are welcoming additional provincial support for irrigation development in the province. Agriculture minister David Marit says an additional 2.5 million dollars will help farmers finance irrigation equipment. The chair of the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association, Aaron Gray, says the additional support will help expand the economy. The province says the 2.5 million dollars […]
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency has given an update on the $4-billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Expansion Project. Patrick Boyle with the Water Agency says the pre-planning design stage is underway right now for the project. He says phase one would add 80,000 acres with a canal to the village of Conquest. Phase two reaches near […]
SARM president Ray Orb welcomes expanded provincial support for irrigation projects. The province is increasing funding for irrigation projects outside the Outlook District from $300,000 to $500,000. Orb says the higher support will further enhance irrigation development across Saskatchewan. The province says irrigation supports the growth of diverse, high-value crops, which increases on-farm profitability, value-added […]
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency has announced significant funding for irrigation projects this year. The Water Security Agency has launched the initial funding for the ten year, $4-billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Expansion Project. Communiciations manager Ron Podbielski says this years budget includes $18.9-million for the Westside Irrigation Project, phase one of the multi-year multi-billion dollar […]
The Saskatchewan government says Regina-based Clifton Associates has been selected to begin engineering work on the multi-billion dollar Diefenbaker Expansion Project. Clifton’s work will encompass the Westside Irrigation Project with overall engineering preliminary design for Phases 1 and 2. This work is expected to take 12 to 18 months, which will include geotechnical, soil […]
Saskatchewan is expected to benefit from a $10-billion federal infrastructure funding announcement. The funds are geared for expanding rural broadband services, agriculture irrigation, as well as clean power development, building retrofits and adoption of zero-emission buses. Its expected some of the funding will go to a proposal around Lake Diefenbaker. Preliminary work has started on […]