The Town of Rocky Mountain House will be receiving an additional $2,622,369 from the province for its $30 million wastewater treatment plant project.
The $2.6 million going to Rocky is among the largest sums for 26 approved projects being supported by the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP).
Acting Mayor Len Phillips says the money will go toward cost overruns for the project.
“The original granting pot was put together a few years back, since then, prices have gone up,” he explains.
He adds, the large majority of the project is covered by grants, including previous commitments of $9 million from the province, and $10 million from the federal government.
Rocky Mountain House taxpayers, he says, are only on the hook for $7.5 million, and $2.5 million from Clearwater County.
The nearly-completed facility, located near the existing lagoon off Hwy. 11, is expected to be commissioned in the fall.
Phillips says the new facility will not only accommodate future growth, but meet new provincial and federal environmental standards.
Other big ticket items include $2.5 million and $8.4 million to the cities of Camrose and Brooks respectively for their wastewater treatment plants.
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:
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County of Stettler – Red Willow Lagoon Outlet – $624,472
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Town of Sylvan Lake – South reservoir and additional wells – $922,813
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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.
As 94.5 Rewind Radio previously reported, Clearwater County is set to receive $708,750 through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) program to improve the Mud Creek Bridge northwest of Caroline.
STIP provides grants to small and rural municipalities to maintain and improve local road bridges, community airports and local resource roads.
Five other central Alberta projects were approved for funding under STIP:
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Lacombe County – culvert replacement – $368,212
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Kneehill County – culvert rehabilitation – $220,873
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County of Stettler – culvert rehabilitation – $300,000
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Red Deer County – bridge replacement – $3,607,627
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Town of Sylvan Lake – 47th Ave. upgrades – $1,616,103
You can see a whole list of STIP projects here.
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Local projects will receive a combined $11,569,638 between STIP ($6.8M+) and AMWWP ($4.7M+) funding.
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.
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