Canada and Yukon governments invest over $11.1 million to enhance water services

The Village of Mayo and City of Whitehorse will see improvements to water service through two projects after a joint investment of more than $11.1 million from the federal and territorial governments.

In the Hillcrest Subdivision area of Whitehorse, rehabilitation of water, sewer, and roads will include upgrades to the sanitary and main lines and expansion of the underground storm systems and culverts.

North of Whitehorse, in the Village of Mayo, funding for underground utility upgrades will result in safer and more accessible drinking water, improved flow of water for firefighting, and better capacity to transport sewage. The rehabilitation of water infrastructure will also result in the resurfacing of the impacted roads.

“Our government is proud to support water and sewer upgrade projects in Whitehorse and the Village of Mayo. Reliable and stable water infrastructure will benefit the well-being of Yukoners in their day to day lives by ensuring efficiency and resiliency in essential services for these communities for years to come,” said Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

Supporting infrastructure projects that provide effective and reliable water services for communities help create healthier environments for the future.