MLA for Thompson, Kelly Bindle says he is happy with the Manitoba Government's recent announcement of a new application process for cost-shared infrastructure funding. 

The process will reduce red tape and will be the first step of many to ensure that Manitoba municipalities have meaningful input into how infrastructure dollars are spent in the communities.

Bindle says that it is great for the northern communities to apply for funding for planned projects through a streamlined process.

The province is now accepting applications through a single-window intake for cost-shared infrastructure funding for four grant programs.

Streamlining the funding process for municipalities was one of the Conservatives campaign commitments during this year's campaign.