Community Water Source Development
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Community Water Source Development |
 Water Filling Station |
The Community Water Source Development Program is administered jointly by The Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, through the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA).
Objectives
- To assist local governments, or legally incorporated groups of five or more individuals who have obtained the permission of their local government, to identify and develop a water supply. Farmer groups and communities with populations less than 300 are eligible.
- To provide a network of facilities from which farmers can haul or pipe quality water to meet farming and domestic needs.
Technical Assistance
MWSB and PFRA provide the following:
- an evaluation of alternate water sources
- advice on obtaining permits and preparing cost estimates, tenders and contracts
- engineering designs as staff time permits
- construction supervision as staff time permits
Note: Due to the complexities of establishing a major water source of this nature and the need for proper development and assessment, a qualified groundwater engineer must be employed and supervise the development of all ground water sources.
Typical Community Water Supply
Financial Assistance
PPFRA provides a rebate on all eligible costs on approved projects.
MWSB provides a rebate on all eligible costs in excess of any PFRA contributions on approved projects.
Eligible costs include:
- groundwater Engineer consultant fees
- water source testing and development
- pumps and related equipment
- pipeline installation
- required land and rights-of-way (not eligible for PFRA)
- essential water conditioning (not eligible for PFRA).
Note: Where a community water source which does not meet the stated objective or procedure is installed, MWSB will cost share the construction at the given rate, to a maximum of $2,000.
Well drilling equipment, used for both test drilling and well construction.
Applications
Local authorities should send a letter outlining details of the proposal with an appropriate resolution requesting financial and technical assistance, to both the MWSB and PFRA at the following addresses:
The Manitoba Water Services Board
2022 Currie Blvd.
P.O. Box 22080
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6Y9
Phone: (204) 726-6076
Fax: (204) 726-6290
E-mail: mwsb@gov.mb.ca
PFRA
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Box 2000
4-31 First Street S.
Beausejour MB R0E 0C0
Phone: (204) 268-3233
Toll Free: 1-866-240-7658
Sample Resolutions:
Resolution #1
Be it resolved that the Rural Municipality of ______________________requests technical and financial assistance from both MWSB and PFRA for the development of a water source in the area of ________________.
Resolution #2
Be it resolved that the Rural Municipality of _________________________ authorizes MWSB and PFRA to deal directly with __________________ (farmer group), re: technical and financial assistance for the development of the water supply in the area of ___________________________.
Other Related Programs
- Farm Water Source Program
- Agricultural Area Water Pipeline Program
- Community Water and Sewage Program
- PFRA
For more information contact:
The Manitoba Water Services Board
2022 Currie Blvd.
P.O. Box 22080
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6Y9
Phone: (204) 726-6076
Fax: (204) 726-6290
E-mail: farmwater@gov.mb.ca
