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Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program Alberta Fact Sheet

Partnership Program

• The Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP) is a partnership involving federal, provincial and municipal governments that also allows for private-sector participation. All three levels of government played an important part in the design of this new program.

• In Alberta, the program is being implemented by Western Economic Diversification Canada and Alberta Transportation and is administered by a joint secretariat.

Grassroots Driven

• ICAP is designed with a bottom-up approach. Accordingly, municipalities play an important role in the program. The majority of projects will address local infrastructure needs identified by the municipality.

• The federal and provincial governments may also propose projects, up to a maximum of approximately $63.9 million, to ensure that regional projects involving more than one municipality are not overlooked.

Program Priorities

• ICAP’s first priority is “green” municipal infrastructure. Approximately $31.4 million, or 91 per cent of the amount approved today will be directed towards projects to improve or enhance "green" municipal infrastructure in Alberta communities. Green infrastructure will include projects related to water and wastewater systems, water management, solid waste management and recycling, and capital expenditures to retrofit or improve the energy efficiency of buildings and facilities owned by local municipalities.

• The Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program agreement specifies that a minimum 40 per cent of the total value of all approved projects must be invested in green municipal infrastructure.

• Secondary priorities of the program include local transportation, cultural and recreational facilities, infrastructure supporting tourism, rural and remote telecommunications, high-speed Internet access for local public institutions and affordable housing. ICAP is an important part of federal and provincial efforts to improve the quality of life for all Canadians and help lay the foundation for long term economic growth.

• To ensure the infrastructure needs of rural communities are considered, a minimum 26 per cent of total approved costs for all projects in Alberta must be invested in projects proposed by rural municipalities.

 

Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program: Project List Summary By Community

Northern and Central Alberta Projects:

1. County of Camrose	2 Projects	$787,375
2. City of Cold Lake	4 Projects	$940,050
3.Village of Edgerton	1 Project	$15,515
4. Town of Gibbons	3 Projects	$123,697
5. Town of Grimshaw	1 Project	$175,427
6. Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay	1 Project	$37,000
7. Village of Hughenden	1 Project	$10,700
8. Town of Innisfail	1 Project	$1,070,000
9. Town of Lamont	1 Project	$223,630
10. Summer Village of Larkspur	1 Project	$32,100
11.  City of Leduc	8 Projects	$1,580,270
12. City of Lloydminster	1 Project	$1,598,413
13. Town of Penhold	1 Project	$267,500
14. MD of Provost No. 52	1 Project	$128,400
15. City of Red Deer	1 Project	$2,000,000
16. Town of Slave Lake	1 Project	$1,200,000
17. Town of St. Paul	2 Projects	$749,535
18. Village of Thorsby	1 Project	$115,258
19. County of Two Hills No. 21	1 Project	$190,460
20. Town of Vegreville	1 Project	$855,084
21. Town of Wainwright	1 Project	$334,145
22. Town of Wembley	1 Project	$155,150
23. City of Wetaskiwin	14 Projects	$1,168,164
24. Summer Village of Whispering Hills	1 Project	$53,500
Subtotal	51 Projects	$13,811,373

Southern Alberta Project Approvals :

25. City of Calgary	2 Projects	$19,312,000
26. Town of Coalhurst	1 Project	$79,180
27. Village of Delia	1 Project	$96,300
28. Town of Drumheller	3 Projects	$493,474
29. M.D. of Pincher Creek No. 9	1 Project	$206,772
30. Vulcan County	1 Project	$244,125
Subtotal	9 Projects	$20,431,851
Grand total	60 Projects	$34,243,224

Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program Project List Descriptions

County of Camrose #22
North Miquelon Lake Road Reconstruction                                 $399,060

• This project will rebuild 3.2 km of the North Miquelon Lake Road. The reconstruction will improve sight lines and road slopes, reduce maintenance costs and improve motorist safety.

County of Camrose #22
Township Road 45-2 Reconstruction                                            $388,315

• This project will involve the reconstruction of Township Road 45-2 from Range Road 17-5 east to Range Road 17-2. The upgrade will improve motorist safety by reducing slopes and improving the road surface, as well as reducing road maintenance costs.

City of Cold Lake
Cold Lake North Main Lift Station Upgrading                               $500,000

• This project will involve the upgrading of a lift station to accommodate a larger well cell, installing higher capacity pumps and a standby generator. The upgrading will reduce energy use in the lift station, increase water output, and ensure that Cold Lake residents have reliable access to safe drinking water.

City of Cold Lake
Imperial Park Water Main Extension                                                $245,000

• This project will extend the current PVC water main from the commercial shopping district a kilometre northwards to Imperial Park. The new water main will allow better access to reliable drinking water for recreational park visitors, as well as improving fire protection in the area.

City of Cold Lake
49th Street Deep Sanitary Trunk Main Extension                        $124,965

• This project will involve the extension of the 49th Street deep sanitary trunk main between 43rd Avenue and the CNR Right-of-Way. The project will reduce operating and maintenance costs for the current watermain, as well as allowing for future commercial development in the region.

City of Cold Lake
55th Street Sewer / Water Extension                                                $70,085

• This project will extend water and sewer services to new residential lots, promoting new housing construction in the city.

Village of Edgerton
Fire Hall Energy Efficiency Upgrade                                                   $15,515

• This project will replace insulation in the current building with new, high-tech Thermashield insulation. The new insulation will help reduce the cost of heating and cooling the Fire Hall.

Town of Gibbons
Sewer Main Reconstruction                                                                $71,675

• This project will replace sewer mains on 51 Street from 54 Avenue to 53A Avenue. The reconstruction of these mains will prevent sewer backup or flooding in local residents’ homes.

Town of Gibbons
54 Avenue Subsurface Drainage                                                  $33,704

• This project will improve drainage on 54th Avenue by installing new weeping tile, connected to a subterranean catch basin. The improvements will improve road conditions and motorist safety and reduce the risk of flooding in the area.

Town of Gibbons
48 Avenue Subsurface Drainage                                                       $18,318

• This project aims to improve drainage on 48th Avenue by installing new weeping tile, connected to a subterranean catch basin. The improvements will contribute to improved road conditions and motoring safety and reduce the risk of flooding in the area.

Town of Grimshaw
Re-surfsacing/ Paving 48th Street                                                  $175,427

• This project involves preparing a base and then repaving 48th Street, from 50th Avenue to 55th Avenue. Improvements to the road will benefit travelers and residents with improved motoring conditions and safety.

Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay
Emergency Access Signage & Recreation Area Upgrading       $37,000

• This project will see multiple improvements to the Horseshoe Bay area to enhance the community’s health, safety and quality of life. Two billboards will be constructed at each entrance to the Village to help emergency vehicles locate residents in need of assistance. Renovations to the community centre will include the installation of a fresh water cistern, septic tank, plumbing, and the construction of a new kitchen. Finally, funds will be used to purchase and install a children’s play centre outdoors.

Village of Hughenden
Energy Efficient Upgrades to Village Buildings                          $10,700

• This project will upgrade several village buildings. The village shop will receive new doors and windows, the water treatment plant will receive new doors, and two lift stations will receive new doors, windows, and roofing. The renovations are designed increase the energy efficiency buildings and reduce heating costs.

Town of Innisfail
Napoleon Lake Water-Trunk Main                                              $1,070,000

• This project will extend water services to the north of the Lake, completing a loop of the Town’s water system. This will not only improve water quality for the entire Town of Innisfail, it will extend services to accommodate future commercial or industrial development.

Town of Lamont
Stage 1 Expansion of Edna Subdivision                                      $223,630

• This project will extend a water line, sewer mains and roadwork to 10 new lots in anticipation of community expansion.

Summer Village of Larkspur
SV Road Resurface Compaction and Stabilization                     $32,100

• This project will involve the remixing and compaction of the top two inches of the road surface in Larkspur to provide a more stable surface and control airborne pollutants. The project will encourage industrial development in the community, as well as provide safer road conditions for Larkspur motorists and visitors.

City of Leduc
Bridgeport Storm Pond                                                                    $361,289

• This project will involve the construction of a central area storm water retention pond. The pond will better control stormwater runoff in the city and reduce the risk of flooding.

City of Leduc
North East Industrial Sanitary Sewer                                            $330,630

• This project will see the installation of a major sanitary trunk sewer to the new industrial area annexed from the County of Leduc in 1999. The new trunk will eliminate the need for large septic beds and decrease the risk of industrial waste leakage.

City of Leduc
Corinthia Relief Sewer                                                                      $230,050

• This project will increase the flood capacity of the sanitary sewer system in Corinthia Park and reduce the risk of direct discharge of mixed sanitary and storm water into the environment. These improvements will help reduce household flooding risks, as well as expand the sewer system in anticipation of further community growth and development.

City of Leduc
49th Street Storm Sewer                                                                  $214,546

• This project will involve the construction of a new stormsewer to collect and carry storm water to a retention pond. The new sewer will reduce the risk of basement flooding, reduce surface runoff and overland discharge, and maintain a high quality of drinking water for residents.

City of Leduc
Arena and Pool Retrofit                                                                      $149,800

• This project will see several energy efficiency improvements made to the City’s pool and arena. Old lighting will be replaced and motion sensors installed in sporadic use areas to reduce power and energy costs.

City of Leduc
Water Reservoir Improvement                                                           $116,923

• This project will replace aging electrical motors in the water reservoir with more efficient, modern technology. The upgrade will enhance the operation of a new power monitoring system, potentially leading to reduced power costs and improvements to the quality of city drinking water.

City of Leduc
43rd Street Storm Pond                                                                    $116,817

• This project will complete a storm water retention pond that was partially built in 2000. The pond will further reduce the risk of flooding to Leduc homes and allow the City to increase industrial development in the area.

City of Leduc
Energy Efficiency Program Protective Services Building          $60,215

• This project will increase the energy and heating efficiency of Leduc’s Protective Services Building to reduce power and heating costs.

City of Lloydminster 
North West Storm Drainage System Phase 1                         $1,598,413

• This project will upgrade a number of storm sewers that are susceptible to surcharging within the city. Once completed, the project will allow for a natural drainage course through Lloydminster and reduce the risk of flooding in the community.

Town of Penhold
Storm Drainage Upgrade                                                                  $267,500

• This project will see the construction of a storm sewer trunk main to enhance the town’s existing drainage system. The new storm sewer trunk will provide better flood and fire protection services to the homes of Penhold residents.

Municipal District of Provost No. 52
Township / Range Road Signage                                                  $128,400

• This project will involve placing rural locational signs at every intersection throughout the Municipal District. Residents will enjoy a higher level of safety thanks to faster responses by emergency services called to the area.

City of Red Deer
2001 East Hill Storm Drainage Improvements                        $2,000,000

• This project will see the construction of a storm detention pond and diversion infrastructure in the East Hill region. The new drainage improvements will reduce the risk of flooding and storm sewer discharges.

Town of Slave Lake 
2001 Sanitary Sewer Upgrade Project                                      $1,200,000

• Installation of a new sewer line at 6th Avenue and 8th Street will reduce the risk of flooding and surcharging in residential areas. Once completed, the town’s sewage system will operate at its designed capacity ensuring a high level of water and sewer services to local residents.

Town of St. Paul
Waterline Replacement                                                                     $548,910

• This project will replace aging cast iron water mains with new PVC mains in various locations throughout the town. Residents will enjoy better water quality and services to their homes with fewer disruptions.

Town of St. Paul
Pavement Overlay                                                                               $200,625

• This project involves resurfacing five blocks of asphalt that are currently cracking and in danger of loosening the existing road surface. Three of the five blocks are in the industrial subdivision and two are on 51st Avenue. Reductions in road maintenance and repair costs as well as improved motorist safety are expected.

Village of Thorsby
Road Resurfacing                                                                             $115,258

• This project involves the resurfacing of key roads in Thorsby to maintain their integrity and prevent major rehabilitation costs in the future. Once completed, the improved road surfaces will also ensure a high level of driving safety and comfort to local motorists.

County of Two Hills No. 21
Administration Building Upgrade                                                  $190,460

• This project will see improvements made to the County’s Administration Building that will increase its energy and heating efficiency while improving accessibility. Changes include: upgrading the mechanical and lighting system, the installation of a new security system, upgrading the office entrance, the installation of a handicapped washroom, the replacement of all windows, and repainting the interior and exterior of the building.

Town of Vegreville
60th Street Reconstruction                                                              $855,084

• This project will bring an existing rural road up to the standard of a new urban street, complete with curbs and gutters. The improvements to the road surface and sidewalks will provide higher levels of safety and comfort for local motorists and pedestrians.

Town of Wainwright
Road and Sidewalk Improvements                                                $334,145

• This project involves several improvements to town sidewalks and roadways to increase motorist and pedestrian safety and comfort. Specifically, it involves upgrading five Wainwright roadways from gravel standard to pavement, paving the Communiplex parking ramp and refurbishing the gravel base of two more roads. The project will also include upgrading Main Street’s sidewalks from pavement to unistone.

Town of Wembly
Water Supply System Addition                                                       $155,150

• This project involves drilling three new water wells. The new wells will increase the amount of potable water for Wembly residents.

City of Wetaskiwin
Lagoon Energy Efficient Aeration System                                    $347,536

• This project will replace a coarse air diffuser with a newer, smaller Pin Flock aeration system. The new system will provide a decrease in both operating costs and electricity consumption.

City of Wetaskiwin
Curling Rink Retrofit                                                                           $233,739

• This project will oversee a number of energy efficiency improvements to the Wetaskiwin Curling Rink to reduce power and heating costs. Improvements will include the installation of a new energy efficient furnace, refurbishing the facility’s roof, and replacing the rink’s current bulbs with new energy-efficient T8 fluorescent lighting.

City of Wetaskiwin
City Hall Energy Efficiency Retrofit                                                $146,477

• This project involves upgrading Wetaskiwin’s City Hall, including replacing current lighting with new, energy efficient T8 fluorescent bulbs, re-roofing the building, and removing asbestos insulation from the structure. The changes will provide Wetaskiwin with both a safer and more energy efficient City Hall.

City of Wetaskiwin
City Library Retrofit                                                                          $107,000

• This project will see the removal of the skylights from the city library and retrofitting its roof. The improvements will help reduce the building’s heating costs.

City of Wetaskiwin
Upgrade Water Reservoir Structure                                             $101,714

• This project will recondition an existing concrete reservoir and improve its integrity through the application of a waterproofing coating. The upgrades will enhance water services while extending the reservoir’s life.

City of Wetaskiwin
Upgrade Lift Stations                                                                     $68,159

• This project will upgrade the computer systems and software in use at the lift stations. The upgrades will enhance they City’s water quality monitoring system thereby increasing the reliability of water and wastewater treatment at the lift stations.

City of Wetaskiwin
Paving of Recycling Depot                                                                  $49,429

• The City’s Recycling Depot will be paved with asphalt to replace the current gravel ground site. By paving the surface, the City will be able to better manage hazardous waste material currently draining out of the facility. Once completed, the Depot will be in a better position to increase the amount of waste it can process, expand operations and reduce its effect on the environment.

City of Wetaskiwin
Upgrade Water Treatment Plant Pump                                           $42,231

• A new variable speed drive will be installed on a pump at the water treatment plant to improve energy efficiency and enable pumping operations to better meet water demands during peak hours. The pump and its motor will also be replaced by new ones offering higher capacity and energy efficiency. Pump system improvements will increase the quality of water services to local residents while reducing long-term operation costs.

City of Wetaskiwin
Archive Storage Facility Retrofit                                                         $29,853

• This project involves installing a new energy efficient unit to provide heating, humidification, ventilation and air conditioning in the Archives Storage Facility. The new unit will provide an increased level of comfort in the building for visitors and better protect items in the archives.

City of Wetaskiwin
By the Lake Park Building Retrofit                                                   $19,739

• Installation of a new energy-efficient furnace as well as relamping the Lake Park Building with energy efficient fluorescent bulbs will not only improve lighting conditions within the facility, but also reduce power and heating costs.

City of Wetaskiwin
Airport Building Energy Efficiency Retrofit                                       $7,273

• This project will replace old lighting with new, more energy-efficient T8 fluorescent bulbs in the Wetaskiwin Airport Building, resulting in reduced energy consumption and costs.

City of Wetaskiwin
Fire Hall Energy Efficiency Retrofit                                                     $7,273

• This project will involve replacing current lighting in Wetaskiwin’s Fire Hall with more energy-efficient T8 fluorescent bulbs, as well as replacing the back glass area with two windows. The retrofits are designed to reduce both electricity and heating costs in the Fire Hall.

City of Wetaskiwin
City Landfill Building Retrofit                                                                $3,377

• This project will incorporate several energy saving features into the City Landfill Building. The building’s roof and lighting will be replaced with more energy-efficient materials and a new heatsaving furnace will be installed. These changes will help reduce both electricity and heating costs.

City of Wetaskiwin
New Cemetery Building Retrofit                                                          $4,364

• The new cemetery building in Wetaskiwin will be relamped with energy-efficient T8 fluorescent bulbs to provide better lighting while decreasing energy costs.

Summer Village of Whispering Hills
Upgrade Whispering Hills’ Road                                                    $53,500

• This project involves the rebuilding and reshaping of key sections of the road in Whispering Hills. This will benefit local residents and visitors by reducing road maintenance costs and improving motorist safety and driving comfort.

SOUTHERN ALBERTA PROJECTS

City of Calgary 
Storm Sewer Upgrade Phase 2 & 3                                                     $17,600,000

• This project involves major upgrades to the stormwater sewer system in northwest Calgary. Once completed, the project will reduce the risk of flooding in the area. The increased system capacity should satisfy demand and further development in the area for the next 50 years.

City of Calgary   
Crowchild Trail Storm Sewer Upgrades                                                $1,712,000

• This project involves installation of 2400 mm piping to increase the flow capacity of the stormwater sewer system under Crowchild Trail. Infrastructure funding is accelerating the project by two years and once completed, the sewer’s capacity will more than double from 10.8m³/sec. to 22.59 m³/sec.

Town of Coalhurst  
Miners Memorial Park Upgrade                                                         $79,180

• This project involves the conversion of the park water source from a potable water system to an irrigation canal. Extending the underground sprinkler system will improve the park’s appearance, reduce water treatment costs and increase visitor enjoyment of the park.

Village of Delia
Highland Subdivision Water & Sewer Line Construction         $96,300

• This project will construct new water and sewer infrastructure to 14 residential lots, allowing more local homeowners to access village water and sewer services.

Town of Drumheller
Aquaplex Energy Efficiency Upgrade                                          $254,528

• This project aims to improve the Aquaplex’s building envelope by improving vapour and air barriers, effectively increasing insulation in the building. The pool surface will also have a vapour barrier system installed. These improvements will reduce heating costs and water usage at the Aquaplex.

Town of Drumheller
Memorial Arena Energy Upgrading                                               $155,833

• Renovations and upgrades to the interior structure of the Arena will include the addition of vestibule entrances to the foyer area, rebuilding and re-insulating change rooms, and the installation of low-flow showerheads and fixtures in showers. The renovations will improve heating and air in the building while reducing heating and water costs, as well as enhancing the building’s appearance.

Town of Drumheller
Town Hall HVAC & Energy Use Upgrade                                      $83,113

• This project will replace the Town Hall’s current ventilation equipment with newer and more efficient technology. The upgrades will improve air-flow in the building, reduce energy consumption and improve the climate and comfort for visitors and town staff.

M.D. of Pincher Creek #
Hamlet of Lundbreck Water / Sewer Upgrade                             $206,772

• This project will replace the hamlet’s current clay sewage system with new PVC piping. Older piping will also be replaced with a new, wider PVC line, and the affected road will be resurfaced as necessary. The sewer system improvements will increase both the health and safety of Lundbreck’s water system.

Vulcan County
Lomond Grazing Association Water Project                              $244,125

• The installation of a new pipe will feed water to 17 dugouts in farms and ranches in the Vulcan County region. The water project will directly benefit Vulcan County’s agriculture and cattle industries that are currently suffering from water shortages and drought in a local grazing area.

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