# Infrastructure investment in Winnipeg > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-investment-in-winnipeg > Updated: 2026-10-01T10:10:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Canadian federal government and the City of Winnipeg are investing in major infrastructure projects, specifically focusing on the Rutland Trunk Sewer project. Initial reports indicated over $35 million in federal funding for two projects: the Rutland Trunk Sewer Project at Bourkevale Park to improve stormwater drainage and reduce sewage overflow into the Assiniboine River, and an $8.1 million contribution toward the redevelopment of the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg’s Downtown Y. Subsequent updates clarified that the total investment for the Rutland Trunk Sewer project has reached over $69 million, with the federal government providing $27.1 million through the Canada Build Communities Strong Fund and Winnipeg contributing approximately $42.2 million. The project involves constructing 2.0 kilometres of land drainage trunk sewer to expand capacity, mitigate basement flooding, and protect the water quality of Lake Winnipeg by reducing overflow into the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Canada invests in infrastructure and modern construction methods Canada is investing $69 million in Winnipeg's wastewater infrastructure while officials push for modern construction methods and wood-based modular housing to accelerate national home building. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-invests-in-infrastructure-and-modern-construction-methods ### 2026-09-28: Winnipeg to receive $35M in federal infrastructure funding The Canadian federal government is providing over $35 million for Winnipeg infrastructure, including a $27 million sewer project and $8.1 million for the redevelopment of the YMCA-YWCA Downtown Y. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winnipeg-to-receive-35m-in-federal-infrastructure-funding --- Cite as: Infrastructure investment in Winnipeg. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-investment-in-winnipeg