Funding will be available to municipalities for infrastructure projects. (Photo: Pattison Media)

By David Opinko

Alberta to receive $265 million in federal funds for infrastructure

Jul 19, 2024 | 12:50 PM

The Government of Alberta has signed a new infrastructure deal with Ottawa that is worth more than a quarter-of-a-billion dollars.

The province is set to receive $265 million from the federal Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). It aims to provide predictable, long-term funding to help address local infrastructure priorities.

Alberta’s Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver says communities across the province rely on this type of funding from all levels of government.

“This flexible funding program will enable Alberta communities to achieve their local infrastructure priorities, and help to address housing challenges with support for local roads and water lines for housing projects,” says McIver.

Local government can apply for CCBF grants for a variety of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, public transit, wastewater, drinking water, solid waste management, community energy systems, airports, broadband, tourism, fire halls, and sport and recreation facilities.

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Communities can receive a minimum allocation of $50,000 per year from the CCBF.

Some examples of how municipalities have used CCBF funding in the past include:

• Town of Coaldale:
  • A multi-use recreation facility for pickleball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, squash and a fitness centre, as well as childcare and play space, event rentals and a breakout space for events.
• City of Leduc:
  • Water distribution system upgrades to increase firefighting capabilities, including a new water line added to the existing system to improve flow into the local neighbourhood.
• Gift Lake Metis Settlement:
  • Replacing the Township Road 794A bridge, as the old bridge was deteriorated and unsafe.

The renewed agreement extends the program to March 31, 2023.