Photo credit: Denare Beach Facebook. First home delivered.

The Government of Saskatchewan says SaskPower, SaskTel, SGI, and the Ministry of Highways are working collaboratively to establish a high clearance corridor to help Ready-To-Move (RTM) builders safely deliver homes to families devastated by wildfires this year in Saskatchewan.

In a news release the Province says the corridor can reduce the need for repeated power line lifts for high load moves so the work will involve rebuilding or rerouting powerlines, raising overhead lines or burying cables where needed along the corridor.

Permits will still be required both before and after the corridor is established so movers are advised to always check in to ensure all requirements are met before each high load move.

SaskPower is also installing new service boxes on properties affected by the wildfires to help customers reconnect to power once their new or temporary homes have been delivered. Customers will need a licensed electrician to complete the final connection when they are ready.

The government notes that such a corridor will also help support economic development in the area. The project is estimated to be completed by late November.