Eight infrastructure projects have been approved for federal and provincial funding, including construction of a new outdoor pool facility and replacement or upgrades to water systems and lagoons. Alberta’s government is investing more than $23.3 million, the Government of Canada is providing more than $19.2 million through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) and the municipalities and communities are contributing more than $6.2 million to the projects.

“Building vital infrastructure is a key part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan. Ensuring communities and organizations can get started on the planning and construction of these ICIP projects figures prominently in our plan to create needed jobs and boost local economies where it matters most.”

Prasad Panda, Minister of Infrastructure

“New and upgraded water infrastructure is critical to communities across our province. Together with more than $10 billion in infrastructure spending through Alberta’s Recovery Plan, these strategic investments will back Alberta’s economic recovery.”

Ric McIver, Minister of Transportation

“These funds from various levels of government and the community allow us to start an important project that’s been in the works for over six years. This gives us something to look forward to during these difficult times. On behalf of the Village of Consort, we will utilize these funds to the fullest in making a community pool that everyone can enjoy for years to come.”

Michael Beier, mayor, Village of Consort

“With Alberta reinvesting in communities like Provost, with key infrastructure ICIP funding, it not only puts needed stimulus funding into our core infrastructure, it boosts our local economies by creating opportunity for business and employment at a local level. At a time when every Albertan has concerns with our struggling economy, it is fantastic that our leaders have recognized the value of these projects from an infrastructure view and also the economic spinoff of such projects. I am very thankful for the previous planning to have the funding available so our community is able to take advantage of this opportunity which presented itself with these localized stimulus projects. These were all projects that needed to be completed, but due to budgetary restraints would not have happened without the stimulus injection from the provincial and federal levels.”

Mike Dennehy, mayor, Town of Provost

Alberta’s Recovery Plan is a bold, ambitious long-term strategy to build, diversify, and create tens of thousands of jobs now. By building schools, roads and other core infrastructure we are benefiting our communities. By diversifying our economy and attracting investment with Canada’s most competitive tax environment, we are putting Alberta on a path for a generation of growth. Alberta came together to save lives by flattening the curve and now we must do the same to save livelihoods, grow and thrive.

Quick facts

  • One ICIP project is approved for Bashaw.
    • The Town of Bashaw Lagoon Upgrade project.
      • Total project cost is $715,226, with the federal government providing $286,090, the province (Transportation) providing $250,329, and the Town of Bashaw providing $178,807.
  • One ICIP project is approved for Consort.
    • The Village of Consort Aquatic Facility Upgrades project.
      • Total project cost is $1,556,000, with the federal government providing $622,400, the province (Municipal Affairs) providing $808,600 and Special Area No. 4 providing $125,000.  
  • One ICIP project is approved for Provost.
    • The Town of Provost Water Treatment Plant Upgrade project.
      • Total project cost is $250,000, with the federal government providing $100,000, the province (Transportation) providing $83,325 and the Town of Provost providing $66,675.
  • One ICIP project is approved for Ryley.
    • The Village of Ryley Lift Station Upgrades project.
      • Total project cost is $220,000, with the federal government providing $88,000, the province (Transportation) providing $73,326 and the Village of Ryley providing $58,674.
  • One ICIP project is approved for Vermilion River.
    • The County of Vermilion River as managing partner of Alberta Central East (ACE) Water Corporation - ACE Water Transmission System Completion project.
      • Total project cost is $33.9 million with the federal government providing $13.3 million, the province (Transportation) providing $16,625,000 and the Alberta Central East Water Corporation providing $3,975,000.
      • The completed project will serve the Village of Myrnam to Derwent, Two Hills to Duvernay, Kitscoty to Paradise Valley, Village of Marwayne to Dewberry, and Clandonald.
  • Two ICIP projects are approved for Wainwright.
    • The Municipal District of Wainwright Greenshields Lagoon Rehabilitation project.
      • Total project cost is $1,096,750, with the federal government providing $438,700, the province (Transportation) providing $365,547 and the Municipal District of Wainwright providing $292,503.
    • The Town of Wainwright Wastewater Lagoon Upgrades project.
      • Total project cost is $2.6 million, with the federal government providing $1,040,000, the province (Transportation) providing $866,580 and the Town of Wainwright providing $693,420.
  • One ICIP project is approved for the Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission
    • Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission Phase 6 and 7 of the Regional Water Transmission Line completion project.
      • Total project cost is $8,522,800, with the federal government providing $3,409,120, the province (Transportation) providing $4,261,400 and the Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission providing $852,280.
      • The project improves water supply provisions for the Town of Bashaw, the Villages of Alex, Clive, Edberg, Ferintosh, and the Counties of Camrose and Lacombe.
  • Support for ICIP infrastructure projects are part of the more than $10 billion infrastructure spending announced as part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan. This spending includes:
    • $6.9 billion Budget 2020 capital spending
    • $980 million accelerated for Capital Maintenance and Renewal
    • $200 million for Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program and water infrastructure projects
    • $600 million in strategic infrastructure projects
    • $500 million in municipal infrastructure
    • $1.5 billion for Keystone XL

Alberta's Recovery Plan