This release was issued under a previous government.
In Budget 2016, the Alberta government set aside $595 million over the next five years to help pay for water and wastewater improvement projects in small towns and rural Alberta. This funding will improve access to safe, reliable water supplies and enhance environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment, while creating hundreds of jobs in communities across the province.
This includes more than $7.8 million in funding for the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility as part of the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership and Water For Life grant programs that saw increased funding by the Alberta Government in Budget 2016.
“Modern water infrastructure not only protects the families who live in our communities, it is the foundation upon which the community can grow, attract investment and create jobs for future generations.”
“The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is committed to being good stewards of our environment. Maintaining clean water is of the greatest importance for our community and all of Alberta. With this wastewater treatment infrastructure upgrade, we will ensure that the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass continues to meet or exceed Alberta Environmental Standards and protect our lakes and rivers for future generations.”
The grants, which amount to $7,804,967, will go toward increasing wastewater treatment capacity at the Frank Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the construction of an additional clarifier and the mechanical, electrical and processing equipment that supports the wastewater treatment process. In addition, the screening and headworks at the plant will be upgraded and improved.
This project will not only improve wastewater treatment in the area and protect the local watershed - it will also create jobs for the local economy.
Alberta government restores vital water system funding
Previously reduced funding for these important grant programs meant that a number of projects were delayed in many communities. With this increased funding, delayed projects will move forward and hundreds of jobs will be created across the province.
The Alberta government cost-shares eligible projects with smaller urban and rural municipalities to help with the design and construction of municipal water supply and treatment, and wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.