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Nearly $5.2 Million

2024 Capital Budget approved in Stettler

Feb 13, 2024 | 2:14 PM

A number of key infrastructure projects highlight the Town of Stettler’s budget this year.

On Feb. 6, 2024, the Town of Stettler council approved the 2024 Capital Budget in the amount of $5,194,935.

Town officials say the budget was introduced to council at the Capital Budget Deliberation Session on Jan. 23, 2024, where department heads from Operational Services, Parks & Leisure Services, Planning & Development, Administration and the Stettler Regional Fire Department presented their proposed expenditures.

Town officials note, major projects outlined in the budget include the construction of a sidewalk along Spruce Drive from Highway 56 to 61st Street, a new parking lot at the Health Unit, pathway development surrounding Homesteaders’ Park, and replacement of the Public Works Cold Storage Shed with a heated workspace.

The Town says the maintenance of key infrastructure remains a priority, with funds allocated for general sidewalk replacement and pavement patching, repaving the watermain trench excavation on 50 Avenue from 43-46 Street construction, partial watermain cast iron replacement on 47 Avenue from 46 to 48 Street, and planning for upgrades to the Lift Station.

Officials say the Town of Stettler utilizes federal and provincial grants such as the Local Government Fiscal Framework and the Canada Community Building Fund for most large transportation and utility projects.

“The Town’s Administration has come through with an amazing budget that addresses our infrastructure requirements while still saving for crucial future projects,” says Sean Nolls, Mayor, Town of Stettler. “Their ability to address emergent needs and pinpoint the needs of our future never ceases to amaze myself and council. Our new CAO and incoming Assistant CAO have made a seamless transition throughout this process.”

“Although our infrastructure needs are not always the most ‘fun’ and ‘exciting,’ they must always remain our priority as they keep our community thriving,” adds Nolls.

Town officials say the approval of the Capital Budget follows the adoption of the 2024 Interim Operating Budget on Dec. 19, 2023.

In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, officials say the Capital Budget includes a five (5) year budget forecast, projecting into 2028. The 2024 Capital Budget can be viewed in full at www.stettler.net/live/taxes.

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