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Protecting a strong Saskatchewan Capital Plan
The Government of Saskatchewan understands the importance of delivering robust investments into infrastructure projects to support and provide services to our growing province. The 2026-27 Budget delivers one of the largest capital budgets in Saskatchewan history. The Capital Plan will invest a total of $4.3 billion in projects throughout the province and continue to support the Growth Plan's objective of investing $30 billion in infrastructure by 2030.
The total 2026-27 health capital budget is $636 million. Major infrastructure investments include: $238 million for ongoing construction of the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital; $100 million for Regina long-term care specialized bed construction; $24 million for the Grenfell long-term care project; $22 million for the La Ronge long-term care project; $17 million for the Royal University Hospital ICU expansion; $16 million for design and construction of the Pasqua Hospital PET-CT and MRI project; $8 million for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Saskatoon Patient Lodge; $8 million for Complex Needs Facilities renovations; $8 million for Phase Two of the Regina Electrical Infrastructure Renewal Program; $6 million for Saskatchewan Health Authority pharmacy clean room renovations; $5 million for equipment and information technology at the Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre; $4 million for provincial planning of new urgent care centres in Prince Albert, North Battleford and Moose Jaw, and second urgent care centres in Regina and Saskatoon; $3 million for a new six-bed Youth Detox Unit at Calder Centre in Saskatoon; $2 million to establish a Regina-based Multiple Sclerosis Clinic; and, $2 million for Regina long-term care standard bed capital upgrades. These investments will expand capacity, modernize facilities and strengthen access to care for Saskatchewan residents across urban, rural and northern communities. The budget includes $417 million in capital projects and programs through the Ministry of Highways. This investment will deliver 850 kilometres of improvements in 2026-27, bringing the total to more than 7,900 kilometres over seven years under Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan, including: Highway 2 – repaving north of Assiniboia; Highway 16 – repaving from the Manitoba border to Churchbridge; Highway 48 – repaving east of Davin; and, Highway 106 – upgrading to primary weight south of Highway 120. Capital funding will advance key multi-year corridor projects, including: Begin twinning on Highway 2 north of Prince Albert; Continue twinning and corridor improvements on Highway 5 east of Saskatoon; and, Complete passing lanes on Highway 10 between Fort Qu’Appelle and Melville, and on Highway 17 north of Lloydminster. More than $78 million will repair or rebuild 13 bridges and multiple culverts, including completion of the Highway 2 over Highway 1 overpass at Moose Jaw and replacement of the Highway 955 bridge over the Clearwater River north of La Loche. $20 million in safety improvement projects that will include intersections, guardrails, lighting and other safety upgrades across Saskatchewan. Northern Saskatchewan will receive $86 million to build, operate and maintain highways and airports, ensuring communities and industry remain connected. Key municipal road, short-line railway and related investments include: $20 million for rural municipal roads (including a $2 million capital increase); $9 million for urban municipal construction and maintenance partnerships; $2 million for the Strategic Partnership Program; $850,000 for community airport improvements; and, $1 million for the Short Line Railway Improvement Program. With this budget, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $14.6 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 22,700 kilometres of highways across the province. An additional $65 million is dedicated to Preventative Maintenance and Renewal for K-12 schools, along with $25 million for maintenance and renewal projects at post-secondary institutions. These investments help address aging infrastructure, improve functionality and extend the life of facilities across the province. New major capital projects: New joint-use middle/high school in Martensville-Warman; New PreK-12 school in Shellbrook to consolidate and replace the existing elementary and high schools; and, Major renovation of Esterhazy High School. Ongoing major capital projects: South Corman Park school replacement; New Saskatoon Northeast joint-use elementary school (Aspen Ridge); New Saskatoon West Public and Catholic elementary schools (Kensington); New Saskatoon East joint-use high school (Holmwood); New Saskatoon East joint-use elementary school (Brighton); Saskatoon elementary school to replace Princess Alexandra, King George and Pleasant Hill elementary schools; New Regina East joint-use elementary school (The Towns); New Regina East joint-use high school (The Towns); New Regina Harbour Landing joint-use elementary school; Carlyle K-12 school to replace and consolidate the elementary and high schools; Prince Albert Francophone PreK-12 school to replace École Valois; New Saskatoon Francophone elementary school; Pinehouse high school to replace Minahik Waskahigan High School; Renovations and addition to Greenall High School in Balgonie; Renovations to Campbell Collegiate in Regina; and, Renovations to Swift Current Comprehensive High School. $19 million for new minor capital renewal projects to address structural repairs and renovations that prolong the life of school facilities including: Demolition and partial rebuild project at Christopher Lake School; Conversion of oil heating systems to propane in six northern schools within the Northern Lights School Division; Roofing project at Laird School; HVAC and electrical system replacement at Estevan Comprehensive High School; Roof replacement at École de Bellegarde School; and, Roof replacement at Spiritwood High School. Ongoing minor capital projects include: Completion of roof and exterior repairs at Canora Composite School; Completion of renovations at Barr Colony School in Lloydminster; Completion of roof replacement at St. Olivier School in Radville; Completion of renovation and roof repair project at Waldheim School; Completion of the gymnasium at Moswakanisihk Community School in Jans Bay; Completion of renovations at Medstead Central School; and, Completion of renovations at École St. Margaret in Moose Jaw. Other projects: $20 million for the Relocatable Classroom Program, providing school divisions with flexibility to address enrolment growth and localized space pressures. Capital investments include: $10 million to expand space for new domestic occupational therapy and speech language pathology programs at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon; $10 million to advance the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus into construction; $5 million for capital expansions supporting medical radiologic technology, medical laboratory technology, respiratory therapy, registered nurse and registered psychiatric nurse programs at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon and Regina; $2 million to expand welding, metal fabrication and machinist programs and introduce a millwright program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Regina campus; $1 million to begin renovations for a new training facility at Carlton Trail College in Humboldt; $470,000 for North West College in North Battleford; and, $500,000 to continue planning for a potential expansion of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. An additional $25 million supports ongoing maintenance, upgrades and renewal projects at post-secondary institutions to sustain infrastructure and improve student learning environments. Over the next four years, the Crown sector is forecasting nearly $10.6 billion in capital investments — the largest multi-year commitment in the sector’s history. Approximately $1.7 billion through SaskPower will support Saskatchewan’s electricity system to meet increasing demand and ensure long-term reliability and energy security. Investments include: Coal-fired generation life extension as a bridge to nuclear power; Expansion of transmission infrastructure; and, System sustainment and reliability improvements. These investments align with the Saskatchewan Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan and support economic growth across the province. $433 million through SaskTel, for information and communications technology infrastructure. This funding supports continued fibre deployment, 5G expansion and network modernization to ensure fast, reliable connectivity across Saskatchewan. $309 million through SaskEnergy for natural gas transmission and distribution systems to ensure safe, reliable and affordable service. The 2026-27 Budget provides $239 million in transfers to municipalities. Over the next four years, more than $780 million is projected to be invested in municipal infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan. The Capital Plan will provide $323 million to support program and service delivery that meets the growing needs of Saskatchewan families and communities. $62 million in water infrastructure projects, including: $42 million for infrastructure rehabilitation; $16 million to continue design and legal work for the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project; and, $5 million to continue work on other irrigation projects, including the Luck Lake Irrigation Project and the Grant Devine Spillway Project. $20 million will support various court and correctional facility projects across the province. $15 million for capital improvements to Saskatchewan’s provincial parks including more than $2 million in new funding to replace infrastructure lost to wildfires. $18 million to the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation to make provincially owned housing units rent-ready, and provide new affordable housing units created through the Rental Development Program.
Saskatchewan continues its momentum in health infrastructure with state-of-the-art new builds and facility upgrades across the province, including hospitals, long-term care homes, urgent care centres and system-wide equipment and technology enhancements.
The 2026-27 Budget delivers transportation infrastructure to keep Saskatchewan people, businesses and trade corridors moving and connected to global markets. This year’s budget invests $764 million to enhance highways, improve safety and support the province’s export-based economy.
The 2026-27 Budget invests $124 million in K-12 education capital and $57 million in post-secondary education capital projects to ensure students across Saskatchewan have access to safe, modern and supportive learning environments.
Kindergarten to Grade 12
Post-Secondary Institutions
The 2026-27 Budget invests approximately $2.5 billion in utility infrastructure through Saskatchewan’s Crown corporations to ensure residents, businesses and industry have access to safe, reliable and quality services.
The 2026-27 Budget’s Capital Plan delivers strategic infrastructure funding across the province. Whether funding supports municipal programs or essential government services, the Government of Saskatchewan remains committed to investing in infrastructure that strengthens communities and supports the province’s continued growth.
Municipal infrastructure
Government Services