Morsky Construction Ltd. immediately requires grader operators, 1A or 3A truck drivers to carry out various duties on road construction projects throughout Sasktachewan.
View the posting and application instructions here.
Hand Sanitizers and Spray Disinfectants for Construction Sites
Evergreen Solutions has in-stock products with next-day shipping for disinfecting construction site surfaces. These products include no-rinse alcohol sanitizer, hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant.
Available Accommodations for the Coming Construction Season
SHCA has been working with the Ministry of Highways and Tourism Saskatchewan to secure accommodations and meals for our member company work crews during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism Saskatchewan has been working with its members over the past couple of weeks, with more responses still to come in, and have begun to compile a list for SHCA members.
This list is continually being updated and will be shared throughout the construction season. This is not an all-inclusive list and we would encourage you to contact municipal offices to see what may be available in some communities not currently shown on the downloadable spreadsheet.
Please download the spreadsheet to see the various hotels/restaurants currently with the capacity to house work crews. We hope you find this helpful.
Major Infrastructure Stimulus Plan Announced by Saskatchewan Government
A two-year capital plan, worth $7.5 billion, aimed at building a strong Saskatchewan and stimulating the economic recovery from the impact COVID-19 was announced earlier this month by the provincial government.
“Over the next two years, our government will invest $7.5 billion dollars in schools, hospitals, highways, Crown utility projects, municipal infrastructure and other important capital projects designed to build a strong Saskatchewan,” Premier Scott Moe said. “This is a $2 billion economic booster-shot over and above the $5.5 billion our government had already planned to invest in capital projects over the next two years and will be an important step in our province’s economic recovery.”
Great News, Finally
“Over the next two years, our government will invest $7.5 billion dollars in … highways, municipal infrastructure and other important capital projects designed to build a strong Saskatchewan.” – Premier Scott Moe, May 2020
There’s no other way to say it – this is great news for our industry, for our members and for the Saskatchewan economy.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial economy was already facing headwinds through depressed resource prices, anti-pipeline policies and rail blockades. The announcement will mean a big boost in the arm not only to the construction industry but to the province.
The provincial government heard what industry has been saying and stepped up in a big way.
The road to economic recovery here and across the country starts with our industry. Premier Moe believes that, too. The money being spent now will create a legacy serving the economy for the next 50 years.
The funding represents a $2 billion increase over the government’s existing capital plan. The resulting projects are expected to support 10,000 jobs. More than $300 million of the funds are intended for highway projects, including surface upgrades and passing lanes, with almost $50 million dedicated to upgrades to municipal roads and airports.
Without question, this stimulus funding will balance the need for smaller, short-term projects to spark the economy and get people back to work with longer-term, large-scale projects that leverage multiple sectors over the next several years.
Approximately $1.37 billion of the new funding is committed for large infrastructure projects to be announced in the future.
We’re hopeful this financial support will aid our members who have been struggling and keep them busy for the foreseeable future.
Last month, I encouraged our members to be ready. Now is our time to lead this province and kickstart our economy. Be safe!