Manitoba Water Development Program Map Highlights Four Major Areas
A special supplement on Manitoba water development outlines a program affecting most settled areas. It classifies efforts into flood control water conservation drainage and water supply for industrial and domestic use with a map showing the scope of current and proposed projects.
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Manitoba plans large flood control projects to tame rivers
Manitoba advances a provincial federal program to manage water from the Assiniboine and Red rivers with a Winnipeg floodway and additional works near Portage la Prairie Shellmouth and Antler Creek. The plan includes large reservoirs and small schemes, costing about 83 million dollars with half funded by the federal government, aiming to attract industries and create off farm jobs while expanding irrigation and water supply as demand grows.
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Portage la Prairie
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Lake Manitoba
Portage
Shellmouth
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Antler Creek
Souris
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Virden
Peete
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Sarre
Oak Lake
Rapid City
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Iouris
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Neepawa Medosa
Portage Bay
Neepars
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Manitou
Muwden
Shalla
Winmipe
Gretna
Emersor “Wethie
Lake Winnipeg
Selkirk
Morris
Beausejour
Union City
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