Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig has offered further comments on the money that Estevan has received from the provincial coal transition fund.
鈥淟ast week the City of Estevan and surrounding area received the official announcement of an $8 million funding agreement from the provincial government,鈥� the mayor said. 鈥淭his funding is appreciated, as it will allow our communities to pursue economic opportunities that we would not otherwise have the resources to pursue.鈥�
But he quickly pointed out these monies are earmarked for economic development initiatives only. The funds can only be accessed through an application process with input from our stakeholders such as the RM of Estevan, RM of Coalfields, the town of Bienfait and the local economic development board.
This funding is complementary to any federal coal transition funding initiatives; applications for projects must first be applied through any federal programs before 小蓝视频 submitted to the province.
The focus for the funding will be on growing current business within the city and the surrounding area, the attraction of new business, and efforts to attract targeted market areas such as agri-processing, manufacturing, new technologies and greenhouse development.
鈥淭his funding will be available through a three-year staged commitment, with one-third to be paid in each year from 2020 through 2022. Ideas or suggestions from the community on the application process or on economic development opportunities are welcomed and greatly appreciated and can be sent to the economic development officer Dwight Bramble at City Hall.鈥�
Ludwig reiterated the city鈥檚 appreciation of the assistance from Estevan 小蓝视频 Lori Carr, whose efforts, along with Premier Scott Moe and the provincial cabinet, were instrumental in accessing this funding.
