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FARO, YT, Sep. 17, 2025 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --

Improvements to water and recreational services are coming to four communities after a combined investment of more than $25.6 million from the federal and territorial governments. The Government of Yukon is also providing project management services.  

Water and sewer upgrades, along with associated road reconstruction works, are coming to Faro, Watson Lake, and Haines Junction. These projects will result in improved access to drinking water and greater capacity for wastewater management

A new boat launch in the Copper Joe subdivision of Burwash Landing will improve access to the lake for Kluane First Nation citizens and visitors, enhancing recreational opportunities and supporting community use of the area.

Replacing older water and sewer infrastructure, as well as creating new recreational infrastructure, is vital when it comes to creating healthier, better connected, and more sustainable communities.

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"Investing in water service upgrades in Faro, Haines Junction, and Watson Lake and expanding recreational access and opportunities in Burwash Landing will ensure sustainability and connectivity for these northern communities. Our government is proud to work closely with partners on infrastructure improvements that will create healthy and thriving places to live across the Yukon." 

Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development

"Our government is committed to investing in vital infrastructure across the territory to help build vibrant and healthy communities. These four projects are another way in which we're delivering on this commitment. Thank you to the Government of Canada for continuing to be an essential partner for infrastructure development."  

Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services, Government of Yukon

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Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html

Green Infrastructure Stream https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/plan/gi-iv-eng.html 

Rural and Northern Infrastructure Stream https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/plan/rnc-crn-eng.html

Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/plan/icp-pic-INFC-eng.html 

Housing and Infrastructure Project Maphttps://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html

Strengthened Climate Plan https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html 

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SOURCE: Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Contacts: For more information (media only), please contact: Renee LeBlanc Proctor,
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities, Renee.Proctor@infc.gc.ca; Media Relations, Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154,
Email: media-medias@infc.gc.ca; Laura Seeley, Cabinet Communications, Government of
Yukon, 867-332-7627, Laura.Seeley@yukon.ca, Wayne Potoroka, Director of
Communications, Government of Yukon, 867-332-9427, wayne.potoroka@yukon.ca

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