Hay River, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson and Fort Liard will soon see improvements to their local transportation systems courtesy of a nearly $14 million funding pledge from the Government of Canada.

SA国际影视传媒淲e are proud to invest in these four projects that will support transportation projects across four communities and help people get around in an easier, safer, and healthier way," said NWT MP Michael McLeod, who announced the investment alongside Hay River Mayor Kandis Jameson. 

In Hay River, the money will be used to raise Airport Road and the water plantSA国际影视传媒檚 access road to reduce the impact of spring flooding, which has been an increasingly serious problem in recent years. The most at-risk sections of the road will also be paved with asphalt, and outfitted with drainage infrastructure, which will improve its resilience to flood damage.

"The spring flooding of the Hay River has long been a challenge for our community, but today, we are taking another significant step to protect our infrastructure, our homes, and our residents," said Jameson. "Raising Airport Road will make a key area of our town more resilient to flooding and protect essential services. This project is not just about safeguarding our community today SA国际影视传媒� itSA国际影视传媒檚 about building a stronger, more sustainable Hay River for the future."

Fort Smith will use the funds to build a multipurpose trail around Thebacha Recreational Area. Fort Simpson, meanwhile, will use the funds to purchase a wheelchair accessible passenger vehicle, which will provide on-demand transportation services around town and to surrounding communities. In Fort Liard, finally, the federal funds will be used to improve the local access road.

SA国际影视传媒淭he Government of the Northwest Territories welcomes this investment in the Liard Access Road Rehabilitation project, which will ensure safer and more reliable access for the residents of Fort Liard," said GNWT infrastructure minister Caroline Wawzonek. This project is about more than just improving infrastructure; it opens up new opportunities for Northerners, connecting communities and people while supporting economic development in the region. We are grateful to the federal government for their partnership and continued commitment to strengthening transportation networks in our territory.SA国际影视传媒�