Another $30.4 million will be directed towards 71 new infrastructure projects approved through the Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP). Thirty-one communities in Alberta will benefit from this round of approvals.
On behalf of the Honourable Ron J. Duhamel, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Francophonie), the Honourable Anne McLellan, Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Canada, and Alberta Transportation Minister Ed Stelmach announced the projects today in Edmonton. Over $19.4 million is being invested in 11 projects in Alberta's capital under ICAP.
"Today's announcement celebrates the first anniversary of the signing of the new Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program agreement in Edmonton and demonstrates the excellent progress we've made in a very short period of time," said Minister McLellan. "It speaks volumes about the goodwill and dedication we all share for building a more dynamic economy, protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for Albertans and for all Canadians."
To date, 168 projects worth $88.5 million have been approved for Alberta communities under the program. Over six years, ICAP will direct $508 million towards: municipal water and wastewater systems; municipal roads, bridges and transit; affordable housing; solid waste disposal and recycling; tourism, cultural or recreation facilities; or projects to improve energy efficiencies of municipal buildings. ICAP is a partnership between the federal, provincial and municipal governments and in some cases, private sector organizations.
"The Government of Alberta is committed to providing quality infrastructure in our communities," said Mr. Stelmach. "ICAP is grassroots-driven and responds to the infrastructure priorities identified by each community. Alberta is the only province to include municipal representatives on the program's management committee."
The 71 projects announced today meet the overall objectives of ICAP, which places a priority on "green" municipal infrastructure. This priority includes projects to improve or enhance water quality in communities, the safe treatment and disposal of wastewater or stormwater, and projects to improve the energy efficiency of buildings or facilities owned by a municipality.
The ICAP Management Committee approves the projects and is composed of representatives from the Governments of Canada and Alberta, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMD&C).
"Infrastructure needs are always great in our member municipalities," said John Trefanenko on behalf of the AUMA. "The Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program provides a welcome funding boost to support important infrastructure-related projects."
"The funding support offered by ICAP allows our member municipalities to take on needed infrastructure improvements," said Eugene Wauters on behalf of the AAMD&C. "Infrastructure is a high priority for municipal districts and counties."
The Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program agreement was signed Oct. 10, 2000. This program demonstrates how the Government of Canada makes efficient use of tax dollars to better serve Canadians. Funding for ICAP was provided for in the February, 2000 budget and is built into the federal government's existing fiscal framework.
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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
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.
| 1. Village of Andrew | 2 Projects | $19,552 |
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2. County of Barrhead No. 11 |
1 Project | $642,000 |
| 3. Village of Bittern Lake | 1 Project | $31,918 |
| 4. Summer Village of Bondiss | 1 Project | $77,374 |
| 5. MD of Brazeau No. 77 | 1 Project | $328,490 |
| 6. Village of Clive | 1 Project | $94,727 |
| 7. Village of Delburn | 1 Project | $144,450 |
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8. Town of Devon |
1 Project | $679,082 |
| 9. Town of Didsbury | 4 Projects | $624,186 |
| 10. Town of Drayton Valley | 10 Projects | $819,400 |
| 11. City of Edmonton | 11 Projects | $19,377,390 |
| 12. Town of Elk Point | 1 Project | $210,731 |
| 13. Town of Grimshaw | 2 Projects | $138,320 |
| 14. Village of Hussar | 1 Project | $96,300 |
| 15. Town of Lacombe | 1 Project | $949,145 |
| 16. Lamont County | 1 Project | $22,614 |
| 17. City of Leduc | 2 Projects | $574,695 |
| 18. Village of Lougheed | 1 Project | $32,806 |
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19. Village of Mirror |
1 Project | $91,838 |
| 20. Town of Morinville | 4 Projects | $583,150 |
| 21. Village of New Sarepta | 1 Project | $85,078 |
| 22. MD of Northern Lights No. 22 | 1 Project | $516,810 |
| 23. City of St. Albert | 3 Projects | $1,605,000 |
| 24. MD of Smoky River No. 130 | 2 Projects | $135,119 |
| 25. County of Strathcona | 9 Projects | $1,675,221 |
| 26. Village of Strome | 1 Project | $8,925 |
| 27. Sturgeon County | 1 Project | $481,500 |
| 28. Town of Swan Hills | 1 Project | $108,884 |
| 29. Town of Three Hills | 1 Project | $108,568 |
| 30. Town of Viking | 2 Projects | $111,280 |
| 31. S.V. of West Baptiste | 1 Project | $48,150 |
| Grand total | 71 Projects | $30,422,703 |
Northern and Central Alberta Projects Approved
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Village of Andrew |
$13,123
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Village of Andrew |
$6,429
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County of Barrhead No. 11 Reconstruction and Upgrading of Correction Line Road |
$642,000
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Village of Bittern Lake Upgrades of Village Bittern Lake Water System |
$31,918
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Summer Village of Bondiss Road Drainage and Rehabilitation Project |
$77,374
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MD of Brazeau No. 77 (Hamlet of Lindale) Upgrading Township Rd. 494 and RR 54 |
$328,490
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Village of Clive Installation of Mechanical and Electrical in New Fire Station |
$94,727
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Village of Delburn 21st Avenue Upgrade |
$144,450
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Town of Devon Michigan Street Extension |
$679,082
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Town of Didsbury |
$194,152
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Town of Didsbury Rosebud Industrial Subdivision Sanitary Mains |
$174,196
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Town of Didsbury 10th Street Sanitary Force Mains |
$157,076
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Town of Didsbury |
$98,762
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Town of Drayton Valley Installation of Street Lights on 50 Street |
$300,000
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Town of Drayton Valley 50 Avenue Relief Sewer |
$107,000
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Town of Drayton Valley Omniplex - Energy Conservation Initiatives |
$98,440
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Town of Drayton Valley Walkway - Pedestrian Paths |
$74,900
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Town of Drayton Valley Fire Hall Exhaust/Ventilation System |
$70,000
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Town of Drayton Valley Water Plant - HVAC/Lighting |
$59,920
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Town of Drayton Valley Energy Efficiency - Park Valley Pool |
$34,240
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Town of Drayton Valley Civic Centre Lighting Retrofit |
$26,750
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Town of Drayton Valley |
$26,750
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Town of Drayton Valley Handicapped Accessible Doors |
$21,400
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City of Edmonton |
$4,440,330
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City of Edmonton |
$3,400,030
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City of Edmonton Building Retrofit - Muttart Conservatory |
$2,818,080
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City of Edmonton Building Retrofit - Confederation Pool |
$2,354,580
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City of Edmonton Building Retrofit - Kenilworth Arena |
$1,318,400
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City of Edmonton Building Retrofit - Londonderry Pool |
$1,223,640
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City of Edmonton Mitchell Transit Garage Building Retrofit |
$950,690
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City of Edmonton Odyssium (Space & Science Centre) Building Refurbishment |
$890,950
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City of Edmonton Milner Boiler Replacement |
$888,890
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City of Edmonton |
$552,080
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City of Edmonton Ferrier and Davies Transit Garage Building Retrofits |
$539,720
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Town of Elk Point |
$210,731
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Town of Grimshaw Watermain Replacement 54 to 55 Ave. & 49 to 50 Street |
$107,214
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Town of Grimshaw Watermain Replacements - 52 to 54 Avenue |
$31,106
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Village of Hussar Water and Sewer Extension |
$96,300
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Town of Lacombe Storm Water Management Project |
$949,145
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Lamont County Heating and Ventilation Upgrade |
$22,614
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City of Leduc Central Business District Water Supply Improvements |
$516,234
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City of Leduc Civic Building Motor Modification |
$58,461
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Village of Lougheed Street Drainage Improvements |
$32,806
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Village of Mirror Universal Metering Water Project |
$91,838
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Town of Morinville Sanitary Sewage Lift Station Replacement |
$321,000
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Town of Morinville Grandin West Sewage Lift Station Replacement |
$187,250
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Town of Morinville 2001 Road Program - Drainage Improvements |
$58,850
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Town of Morinville |
$16,050
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Village of New Sarepta Water and Sewer Upgrade |
$85,078
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MD of Northern Lights No.22 Exner Road Upgrade |
$516,810
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City of St. Albert Residential Playground Safety Upgrading |
$642,000
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City of St. Albert Recycle Depot Relocation |
$642,000
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City of St. Albert Pump Station Refurbishment |
$321,000
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MD of Smoky River No. 130 Sand and Gravel Pit and Access Road Reclamation |
$88,574
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MD of Smoky River No. 130 Falher North Access Pavement Overlay |
$46,545
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Strathcona County |
$428,000
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Strathcona County Correction of Great Oaks Drainage Problems |
$235,400
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Strathcona County Strathcona Athletic Park Amenities |
$294,250
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Strathcona County Public Bleacher Program |
$235,400
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Strathcona County High Speed Telecommunications Projects |
$192,185
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Strathcona County |
$108,284
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Strathcona County Healthland Hall/Moyer Recreation Centre - High Speed Internet |
$77,912
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Strathcona County Storm Water Management Facility Renewal |
$71,690
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Strathcona County |
$32,100
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Village of Strome Strome Water System Upgrade |
$8,925
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Sturgeon County Pavement Overlay - Cardiff Road & Range Road 253 |
$481,500
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Town of Swan Hills Landfill Cell No. 2 |
$108,884
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Town of Three Hills Road/Utility Services Extension |
$108,568
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Town of Viking |
$85,600
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Town of Viking Energy Efficiency Retrofit for Public Works Shop |
$25,680
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Summer Village of West Baptiste Baptiste Drive Surface Renewal |
$48,150
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