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 town 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 $600,000 in funding for the Village of Hay Lakes to upgrade the local wastewater 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.

“Modern water infrastructure not only protects the families who live in our communities, it is the foundation upon which the community can grow, attract investment and create jobs for future generations.”

Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Infrastructure

The $683,027 grant will support the development of new control, drainage and outlet structures, and the installation of erosion protection at the facility. Funding is provided on a “pay-on-progress” basis.

This project will improve wastewater treatment in the area, protect the local watershed 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.