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 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 $3 million to communities in Lac Ste. Anne County to support wastewater treatment upgrades 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.”
“Upgrading this important infrastructure in Lac Ste. Anne County and in the town of Onoway will immensely improve the quality of life for those who live there. Our government is committed in ensuring our communities remain vibrant and strong.”
“The benefit to the County from its alliance with the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership is substantial and far-reaching. The grant represents a tremendous benefit to our region towards upgrading wastewater treatment infrastructure in communities across the County.”
Lac Ste. Anne County will receive up to $2,201,533 to construct a new wastewater disposal line and the town of Onoway will receive up to $1,191,485 in funding to upgrade its local wastewater system.
These projects will improve wastewater treatment in the area, protecting the local watershed, and 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.