Red Deer city council approves 2027 utilities budget

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The approved budget, the city says, supports utility systems including 650 kilometres of water distribution infrastructure, 520 kilometres of wastewater infrastructure, and 1,000 kilometres of electric infrastructure.

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Several key priorities were also supported, including maintaining reliable utility services, renewing and replacing aging infrastructure, advancing modernization initiatives, and preparing utility systems for future growth and changing regulatory requirements.

“The utilities budget establishes the funding required to operate, maintain and invest in Red Deer’s utility systems,” said Sam Mugford, Chief Financial Officer. “The approved budget reflects a continued focus on reliability, sustainability and responsible infrastructure stewardship. These investments help ensure utility services remain dependable today while preparing our systems for future needs.”

The city stated that the approval does not establish utility rates. Administration will return to council later this fall with recommended utility rates through the utility rate bylaw.

What the approval does do is identify the funding required to support utility operations, infrastructure renewal, and long-term planning.

Next steps in the 2027 budget process include the capital budget, which was released for public review. They’ll debate that budget on Oct. 13.

Meanwhile, the operating budget will be available for public review on November 5, with the debate occurring November 23-27.