Grasswoods Urban Reserve Wastewater Treatment Facility

Sector(s)

Green Infrastructure, Indigenous Infrastructure

Location(s)

English River First Nation's urban reserve near Saskatoon, SK

Participation

$27.3 million (financial close)

Partner(s)

English River First Nation (EFRN), Des Nedhe Group

Sector(s)

Green Infrastructure, Indigenous Infrastructure

Location(s)

English River First Nation's urban reserve near Saskatoon, SK

Participation

$27.3 million (financial close)

Partner(s)

English River First Nation (EFRN), Des Nedhe Group

Supporting safe wastewater treatment and boosting sustainable economic growth

New Indigenous-owned wastewater treatment facility will provide infrastructure needed for future development.

Grasswoods Urban Reserve Water Treatment Facility

English River First Nation

This unique partnership with English River First Nation, Des Nedhe Group, the Rural Municipality of Corman Park and Saskatchewan Water Corporation, enabled by CIB financing, signals an important step towards economic reconciliation. We look forward to ensuring we can advance future economic development for years to come.

Vice-Chief Jenny Campbell

Des Nedhe Group

Innovative business ventures like the one we’re creating between Des Nedhe Group, English River First Nation and our partners have the power to not just drive revenue in the short term, but most importantly, support long-term self-determination for the community. At Grasswoods Urban Reserve, we’re leading the way with progressive environmental technologies and creating a sustainable future where economic success and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.

Sean Willy, President and Chief Executive Officer

Government of Canada

Investments in essential infrastructure like modern wastewater treatment facilities are crucial to building strong, healthy communities. With the help of the CIB’s loan and operational training support from the Saskatchewan Water Corporation, English River First Nation will have the capacity to grow the Grasswoods Urban Reserve to accommodate a growing population and more economic opportunities.

Hon. Dominic LeBlanc

Fast facts

Indigenous-owned and operated with contracted operations and maintenance support from Saskwater Corporation

Advances the reserve's and nearby municipality's transition away from septic wastewater systems

Reduces adverse environmental impacts and supports sustainable growth

We are investing $27.3 million to enable a new Indigenous-owned and operated wastewater treatment facility and critical infrastructure on English River First Nation’s (ERFN) Grasswoods Urban Reserve. The 135-acre reserve is currently being developed by Des Nedhe Group, ERFN’s economic development arm.

The scalable facility will also allow ERFN to provide wastewater treatment services to the neighbouring rural municipality of Corman Park.

Benefits of CIB’s Involvement

By tapping into our Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative, ERFN and Des Nedhe Group are able to access affordable capital to accelerate and future-proof their community.

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English River First Nation

Vice-Chief Jenny Campbell

Des Nedhe Group

Sean Willy, President and Chief Executive Officer

Government of Canada

Hon. Dominic LeBlanc