By rdnewsNOW staff

Fresh water supply for Clive

Feds, province announce funding for eight regional infrastructure projects

Aug 11, 2020 | 5:08 PM

WAINWRIGHT – The governments of Canada and Alberta have announced funding for eight projects in Central Alberta to support people’s health and well-being, and strengthen local economies.

In the Municipal District of Wainwright, the funding will be used to improve the Greenshields wastewater treatment lagoon and capacity, as well as reduce the risk of leaking, odour and contamination. This will help protect people’s health and keep the environment clean.

Another project involves finishing the Alberta Central East Regional Water Transmission System. A further 96.3 kilometres of line will be added to bring a safe reliable water supply to 18 communities in the counties of Minburn, Two Hills and Vermillion River.

Water transmission lines will also be extended by 35.8 kilometres to bring the Village of Edberg in Camrose County, and the Village of Clive in Lacombe County a long-term, secure water supply.

For residents of Consort, the funding is going towards a new aquatic facility to help people stay active and support community development.

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Government officials say these will create jobs and strengthen local economies now while promoting sustainable growth and residents’ long-term health and well-being.

The Government of Canada is investing more than $19.2 million in these projects through the Green Infrastructure Streams (GIS) and the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream (RNIS) of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Alberta is providing over $23.3 million, while municipalities and communities are contributing more than $6.2 million.