Going green has paid off for the City of Dauphin in more ways than one.

Not only has Dauphin saved energy and money, but have become a leader province wide.

Brad Collett, City Manager, tells us the special recognition they received.

“The City of Dauphin’s really excited and proud to be named Manitoba’s Sustainable Community of the Year by Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Province of Manitoba for 2017. We received the award at the legislature on Tuesday, May 22.”

The city has worked to reduce energy by installing solar panels and energy efficient street lighting as well as increased their recycling program to include composting materials.

Upcoming projects include the installation of two more solar panels and the development of a compost site at the landfill.