It was announced Wednesday that the Saskatchewan government would be investing $17 million into post-secondary institutes in Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic here in town will receive the bulk of the funding, with $12 million being used for renovations to several buildings on campus, which will increase campus usability and safety, and will see renovations done on the buildings which house construction, electrical, automotive and civil water programs.

The University of Saskatchewan's Griffiths Stadium will receive $3.1 million upgrades to the field and lighting, and the University of Regina's College of Kinesiolgy will receive $2.5 million to replace the roof of the building.

Construction will start later this year and is expected to be complete by the spring of 2022.

"As we re-open Saskatchewan and emerge from the pandemic, it is important to look to the future," Advanced Education Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor said. "These projects increase our post-secondary capabilities and reinforce our commitment to students’ safety and wellbeing in both academic and athletic pursuits."