The Mud Creek Bridge project northwest of Caroline is set to receive $708,750 from the provincial Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). (Clearwater County)

By Jordan Rein

Ten projects

Nearly $11.6M in provincial grant money approved for central Alberta infrastructure projects

Jul 29, 2025 | 12:19 PM

The Alberta government is directing nearly $11.6 million for 10 different projects in central Alberta though two different grant programs.

Over $6.8 million will be going to six different projects from the provincial Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP).

STIP provides grants to small and rural municipalities to maintain and improve local road bridges, community airports and local resource roads.

• Lacombe County- culvert replacement- $368,212
• Kneehill County- culvert rehabilitation- $220,873
• Clearwater County- Mud Creek bridge replacement- $708,750
• County of Stettler- culver rehabilitation- $300,000
• Red Deer County- bridge replacement- $3,607,627
• Town of Sylvan Lake- 47th Ave. upgrades- $1,616,103

You can see a whole list of STIP projects here.

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Additionally, around $4.7 million will benefit four central Alberta communities through the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP).

AMWWP and the Water for Life program provide grants to municipalities to assist in the construction of high-priority municipal water supply and treatment facilities, as well as wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.

Three other central Alberta projects were approved for funding under AMWWP:

• County of Stettler- Red Willow Lagoon Outlet- $624,472
• Town of Sylvan Lake- South reservoir and additional wells- $922,813
• Town of Rocky Mountain House- regional wastewater treatment facility- $2,622,369
• Village of Alix- Lagoon Cell 5- $578,419

You can see a whole list of AMWWP projects across the province here.

There were no initiatives in central Alberta that were approved for Water for Life grants.

Premier Danielle Smith says rural Alberta is the backbone of the province, driving economic growth, feeding the world and strengthening communities.

“Our government is investing in the infrastructure rural communities need to grow and thrive, whether it’s reliable roads, modern bridges, safe community airports or water facilities,” says Smith. “These are the essentials that support families, attract investment and keep our rural economy moving.”

Across Alberta, 86 road, bridge and water infrastructure projects will receive a total of $114.6 million.

“Rural communities are vital to Alberta’s success. In Budget 2025, we are making targeted investments through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program and our water grant funding programs to ensure rural communities across the province have effective transportation and water infrastructure to support their continued growth and prosperity,” says Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.