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 $600,000 in funding to the Westlock Regional Water Services Commission for the expansion of its regional waterline 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.
“Reliable access to clean drinking water and water-wastewater treatment systems is important for all Albertans. Budget 2016 clearly demonstrates a commitment to investing in infrastructure that improves the quality of life for families across the province.”
The $639,000 grant will support detailed design work to expand the regional water supply line to service the hamlet of Fawcett.
This project will not only improve access to clean drinking water in the area - 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.