This release was issued under a previous government.
In Budget 2016, the Government of Alberta set aside $595 million over the next five years to help fund water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in small towns and rural Alberta. This funding will improve access to safe, reliable water supplies and enhance environmentally-sustainable wastewater treatment, while creating hundreds of jobs in communities across the province.
This includes more than $500,000 in funding for the Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission to upgrade the local water treatment facility as part of the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership and Water For Life grant programs that saw increased funding by the Alberta government in Budget 2016.
“Reliable access to clean drinking water and water-wastewater treatment systems is important for all Albertans. Budget 2016 clearly demonstrates a commitment to investing in infrastructure that improves the quality of life for families across the province.”
The $506,402 grant will support the installation of an ultra-violet disinfection system that will improve the virus and bacteria removal process at the water treatment plant. Funding is provided on a “pay-on-progress” basis.
This project will improve access to quality drinking water and create jobs for the local economy.
Alberta Government restores vital water and wastewater system funding
Previously reduced funding for these important grant programs meant that a number of projects were delayed in many communities. With this increased funding, delayed projects will move forward and hundreds of jobs will be created across the province.
Alberta’s Water for Life and Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership programs ensure that Albertans have access to safe, reliable water supplies and environmentally-sustainable wastewater treatment. The Alberta government cost-shares eligible projects with smaller urban and rural municipalities to help with the design and construction of municipal water supply and treatment, and wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.