The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $11 million into the provincial parks system again this year, with $7.8 million dedicated to facility improvements in the southern part of the province.
The allocated improvements are set to be completed before the 2020 park season and include projects such as upgrades to washrooms, docks, signage, and day-use facilities.
Some of that funding has also been committed to service centre upgrades at Danielson and Douglas Provincial Park, major road improvements at Echo Valley, and the construction of full-service campsites at Rowan’s Ravine.
Buffalo Pound will see the completion of it’s $2.1 million pool project, which has begun construction already. The new 4,000 square foot pool will replace the 46-year-old facilities that were closed for the 2019 camping season.
The construction of a new, two-lane boat launch and improvements to the parking area at Buffalo Pound will also be completed using the funds, in time for the 2020 season. Construction of the new boat launch began last year, to ease congestion for boaters.
The government invested $11 million in provincial park upgrades in 2018, and report that in 2018, provincial parks welcomed nearly four million visits.
In the press release, the Ministry of Parks, Culture, and Sport indicated that provincial parks continue to be a priority for the provincial government.
