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Sundre receives $7.5-million grant for wastewater treatment plant

The Town of Sundre will receive a one-time grant from the province for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant, after a pilot project to test new technology has been evaluated.
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Minister of Transportation Rajan Sawhney says Alberta’s government is pleased to support Sundre and other municipalities in their work to modernize core facilities. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

The Town of Sundre will receive a one-time grant from the province for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant, after a pilot project to test new technology has been evaluated.

The pilot project, which ends in 2023, is part of plans to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant with new and innovative technology. Construction will create 69 jobs.

The Government of Alberta says the $7.5-million contribution will support innovation, be more cost-effective and provide environmental benefits.

“Water is our most precious resource,” said Rajan Sawhney, minister of transportation.

“Alberta’s government is pleased to support Sundre and other municipalities in their work to modernize core facilities, plan for future growth and meet the environmental standards of today and tomorrow.”

Jason Nixon, minister of environment and parks, and MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre, said this project is a “no-brainer.”

“The benefits of this new technology for the health of the Red Deer River, the future of Sundre and the residents of our community are abundant,” said Nixon.

“By partnering to upgrade Sundre’s wastewater treatment plant, the province and municipality are creating jobs and fostering new technology that will save locals millions of dollars.”

Sundre Mayor Richard Warnock said over the long term, this project could save the town millions of dollars.

Cathy Heron, Alberta Municipalities president, applauded the government’s support foe the Sundre project, saying it will help reduce the plant’s physical footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

“We are pleased to see Sundre use an advanced technology – electroflocculation – to separate waste from water at its wastewater treatment plant,” said Heron.

Providing funding for this upgrade aligns with Alberta Transportation’s updated requirements for water grant applications, the provincial government said. Applicants to the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership and Water for Life programs are encouraged to consider new materials or new techniques approved by Alberta Environment and Parks to foster innovation in the water and wastewater sector.



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