Cadogan, AB – Leon Benoit MP for Vegreville – Wainwright and Doug Griffiths MLA for Battle River – Wainwright today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Secondary Highway 600 upgrade East of Cadogan, which is one of many projects in the region helping to create jobs and boost the local economy.
 
This upgrade involves approximately 14.8 km of Secondary Highway 600 section two, between Cadogan and Highway 41. At a time when the need for economic stimulus is greatest, this project will improve transportation efficiency and create local jobs.
 
“This project is one which will benefit the people of the M.D. of Provost.  It is money well spent which will help position this community and Canada to better strengthen our economy after this recession is over,” said Leon Benoit.  “As well, of course, it is money well spent because the cost of this project is considerably less than it would have been one year ago.  These are bargain prices.”
 
“These projects are all critical infrastructure projects for these communities and I, and the members of our constituency, truly appreciate the investment the federal government is adding to the province's investment to ensure these projects are completed,” said Doug Griffiths.
 
The Governments of Canada and Alberta have each announced up to $1,075,176 toward this project up to $2,150,352.
 
Federal support for this project is being provided through the $4-billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, a key component of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, which invests in infrastructure projects across Canada to stimulate economic activity and create jobs.  Overall, the Government of Canada has invested $414.3 million in 236 projects under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund across Alberta.