Overview
We are asking Albertans for feedback on the Ardley Reservoir Scoping and Feasibility Study. Your input will help inform options to increase water storage capacity and enhance water security in the Red Deer River Basin east of the City of Red Deer.
Input on the potential dam and water storage reservoir will help us assess the feasibility of designing, constructing, and operating a potential new dam and water storage reservoir on the Red Deer River. This will include potential social, economic and environmental impacts and benefits.
Get informed
Learn more about the Ardley Reservoir Scoping and Feasibility Study:
- Ardley Reservoir Scoping and Feasibility Study
- General study area map
- Ardley Reservoir Study Engagement Factsheet
Get involved
Public engagement sessions
Join us in person or online to share your feedback and learn more about the reservoir and dam options being studied on the Red Deer River.
In-person session
Register for the in-person session:
Tuesday, July 14, 2026: 6 to 8 pm
Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South
33 Petrolia Drive, Gasoline Alley
Red Deer County, Alberta T4E 1B3
Register for in-person session
Online session
Join us online – Thursday July 16, 2026: 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Online survey
Share your feedback through the online survey by July 30, 2026.
Indigenous engagement
We will work directly with Indigenous communities and organizations to gather their perspectives.
Stakeholder engagement
We will work directly with local municipalities, businesses, industry, property owners, and non-governmental organizations to gather their perspectives.
Outcomes
The engagement feedback will be included in the scoping and feasibility study report to inform decisions on the proposed reservoir in the Red Deer River basin. The report is being completed by the company, Hatch Ltd., and will be given to the ministry in the fall 2026.
Contact
Connect with us about the Ardley Reservoir study engagement:
Email: [email protected]