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
The investment includes nearly $1.3 million in funding for the Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater System in the County of Wetaskiwin 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.
“We will remain focused on investing in Alberta’s public infrastructure, so that our province continues to serve the needs of Albertans today and for generations to come. Water projects like this one improve the quality of life for Albertans in smaller communities.”
“On behalf of the six municipalities who collaborate and share in the significant costs of wastewater infrastructure in our region through the Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Committee, the County of Wetaskiwin is pleased to work with the Government of Alberta on this wastewater project. With the funding provided for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of this initiative, we are making significant steps towards improving the quality of life for each of the residents in our communities and the overall health of Pigeon Lake for future generations.”
The County of Wetaskiwin will receive up to $694,110 in funding for the detailed design work required for Phase 2 of the Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater System and an additional $604,757 towards the completion of Phase 1 of the regional wastewater system.
This project will improve access to quality drinking water 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.