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Seventeen Alberta communities get infrastructure funding boost
Seventeen communities benefited today from the announcement of $5.6 million in community infrastructure projects approved through the Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP).
Stephen Owen, Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Indian Affairs and Northern Development), together with Ed Stelmach, Alberta Transportation Minister, made the announcement today.
"These investments represent a key component of the Government of Canada's sustained support for Canadian communities," said Secretary of State Owen. "Affordable housing, road upgrades and reliable, clean water facilities - these are the underpinnings that make stronger communities across Canada."
"The Government of Alberta is committed to providing quality infrastructure in our communities," said Minister Stelmach. "ICAP is grassroots-driven and responds to the infrastructure priorities identified by each community. Municipalities are also represented as full and equal partners on the program's management committee."
Some of the projects approved for funding today include Calgary's Manchester affordable housing initiative as well as the Education Centre component of the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts. Additional projects in other areas include construction of a new sewage lift station in the County of Newell, upgrading the civic centre in the Town of Cardston and providing the Town of Sundre with a new storm water management system.
To date, 534 projects worth approximately $442.4 million have been announced in Alberta under the program. Over the program's life, ICAP will help direct at least $508 million in federal, provincial and municipal funding toward 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.
Under ICAP, the federal and provincial governments provide up to two-thirds of the funding for eligible costs. Partnering communities provide the remaining one-third of project funding. The federal and provincial governments together provided $3.1 million toward the $5.7 million announced today.
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. Funding for ICAP was provided for in the February 2003 federal budget.
For additional information, contact:
Gordon Eckert
Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Edmonton, Alberta
Tel: (780) 495-3370
ICAP Web site: http://www.icap-pica.ca/
Mylène Dupéré
Office of Allan Rock
Minister of Industry
(613) 995-9001
Trent Bancarz
Communications
Alberta Transportation
Edmonton, Alberta
(780) 427-0623
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Backgrounder
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 program.
- In general, each level of government (federal, provincial and municipal) contributes a third of the total eligible costs of any given project. In today's $5.7 million announcement, federal and provincial contributions total approximately $3.1 million ($1.54 million each) with the municipalities contributing the remainder. For the 534 projects and $442.4 million approved since June 8, 2001, federal and provincial contributions total $250.4 million.
- In Alberta, the program is implemented by Western Economic Diversification Canada and Alberta Transportation and 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 municipalities.
Program Priorities
- ICAP's first priority is "green" municipal infrastructure. Green infrastructure includes 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. Green projects in today's announcement total 58 per cent.
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Secondary priorities 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.
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
| Location | Number of Projects | Combined Federal/Provincial Contribution | Total Project Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Arrowwood | 1 project | $38,560 | $67,533 |
| Village of Big Valley | 1 project | $46,480 | $89,866 |
| City of Calgary | 2 projects | $974,000 | $1,524,094 |
| Town of Cardston | 1 project | $47,482 | $76,210 |
| Village of Cereal | 1 project | $8,066 | $12,947 |
| Cypress County | 1 project | $28,080 | $45,068 |
| Village of Delburne | 2 projects | $67,660 | $158,467 |
| Village of Foremost | 1 project | $15,860 | $25,455 |
| County of Forty Mile No. 8 | 2 projects | $312,270 | $501,196 |
| Village of Glenwood | 1 project | $45,700 | $134,366 |
| Kneehill County | 1 project | $321,270 | $749,428 |
| County of Lethbridge No. 26 | 1 project | $52,100 | $83,620 |
| County of Newell No. 4 | 1 project | $600,000 | $1,335,360 |
| Town of Redcliff | 1 project | $259,382 | $473,743 |
| Town of Sundre | 1 project | $192,720 | $316,720 |
| Town of Three Hills | 2 projects | $51,430 | $82,547 |
| Village of Warner | 1 project | $24,380 | $39,899 |
| TOTALS | 21 projects | $3,085,244 | $5,716,519 |
Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program
Project List Summary
 = Green Municipal Infrastructure Project
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Total Project Costs |
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Village of Arrowwood
1st Street East Paving - $67,533
Applying asphalt on 1st Street between Railway Avenue and 1st Avenue will improve safety for pedestrians and extend the life of the roadway.
Contact Person: Ted Oakes, Tel. (403) 534-3821
Village of Big Valley
Sewer Main Installation and Enhancements - $89,866
Improving the sewer system will reduce the flood risk for families living in Big Valley. The project includes installing new mains with residential tie-ins along portions of 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue and replacing the pavement and sidewalks.
Contact Person: Yvette Cassidy, Tel. (403) 876-2269
City of Calgary
EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts (ECPA)
– Education Centre - $524,094
The visibility of Calgary’s performing arts is getting a boost with the creation of a new Education Centre at the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts. The City of Calgary estimates that the Education Centre, which includes a resource centre, classrooms and meeting rooms, will draw an additional 36,000 annual visitors to the facility.
Contact Person: Marian Adams, Tel. (403) 268-4668
City of Calgary
Site Infrastructure and Development
– Manchester Affordable Housing - $1,000,000
This project features the construction of basic infrastructure, including water and sewer services and gas lines, to support the development of 200 affordable housing units for Calgary residents. Workers will also install new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and streetlights and improve landscaping on the site.
Contact Person: Marian Adams, Tel. (403) 268-4668
Town of Cardston
Civic Centre Upgrade $76,210
Installing an energy efficient Duro-Last roof on the Civic Centre will provide environmental benefits by decreasing the consumption of heating fuel and electricity.
Contact Person: Paul Doig, Tel. (403) 653-3734
Village of Cereal
Community Hall Upgrade - $12,947
A new facelift for the village’s community hall will lead to lower heating costs and help extend the building’s life. The hall will receive a new aluminum façade, as well as new insulation, siding and trim.
Contact Person: Carol Hok, Tel. (403) 326-3823
Cypress County
Suffield Water Meter Project - $45,068
Purchasing and installing meters in the Hamlet of Suffield is expected to result in decreased water consumption.
Contact Person: Brian Whitson, Tel. (403) 526-0901
Village of Delburne
Drainage Project - $12,840
The installation of a new culvert south of Main Street will lower the flood risk for families living in neighbouring homes and protect local business properties.
Contact Person: Debbie Bobocel, Tel. (403) 749-3606
Village of Delburne
Fawn Meadows Estates Development - $145,627
This project involves the construction of basic site infrastructure in a new residential subdivision. Families will gain access to safe municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment services along with new roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and streetlights.
Contact Person: Debbie Bobocel, Tel. (403) 749-3606
Village of Foremost
2003/2004 Energy Efficiency Improvements - $25,455
This project includes several upgrades to municipal buildings that will reduce consumption of electricity and heating fuel. Workers will install energy efficient lighting in the Firehall, Civic Centre Arena and the Public Works Building, which will be insulated. A new, efficient swimming pool heater will also be installed.
Contact Person: Kelly Calhoun, Tel. (403) 867-3733
County of Forty Mile No. 8
County Buildings’ Energy Efficient Upgrades - $153,760
Energy efficiency upgrades to 14 country buildings will reduce energy use and greenhouse-gas emissions. The improvements will also extend the life of the facilities.
Contact Person: Dale Brown, Tel. (403) 867-3530.
County of Forty Mile No. 8
Hamlet of Etzikom Watermain Replacement - $347,436
Redesigning and modernizing the watermain system in Etzikom will provide residents with better quality drinking water and connect two new households to the municipal water service.
Contact Person: Dale Brown, Tel. (403) 867-3530
Village of Glenwood
Sewer Upgrade and Extension - $134,366
Over 100 Glenwood homes will receive higher-quality wastewater treatment thanks to a new eight-foot sewer line from the main system to the lagoon and extensions to existing sewer lines. The upgrades will also accommodate future growth in the village.
Contact Person: Marilee Coppin, Tel. (403) 626-3233
Kneehill County
Wimborne Road Upgrade - $749,428
Kneehill residents and visitors to the area will experience safer driving conditions and better traffic flow due to a four-kilometre reconstruction of Wimborne Road that will increase the width of the road base.
Contact Person: Rob Mayhew, Tel. (403) 443-5541.
County of Lethbridge No. 26
Airport Pumping Station Pump Upgrade - $83,620
Installing new energy efficient VFD pumps and controls at the airport pumping station will provide better water flow and increase the life expectancy of the facility from four to 25 years.
Contact Person: Duane Climenhaga, Tel. (403) 328-5525
County of Newell No. 4
Lake Newell Sewage Lift Station & Force Main - $1,335,360
This project is the construction of 200mm - 250mm forced main from Lake Newell to the Town of Brooks; it will connect more than 700 homes to the municipal wastewater collection and treatment systems. The upgrades will improve the quality of life for many area residents as well as safeguard the environment through an improved sewage system.
Contact Person: Alan Martens, Tel. (403) 362-3266
Town of Redcliff
Lift Station No. 6 Replacement - $473,743
This project features the construction of a new lift station with two submersible pumps, a standard alarm system, a flow meter and a back-up power supply. Town residents will gain the environmental and health benefits of improved wastewater treatment quality.
Contact Person: Clayton Bos, Tel. (403) 548-3618
Town of Sundre
4th Avenue Storm Sewer - $316,720
Construction of a storm water management system along 4th Avenue will reduce the risk of flood for neighborhood families. This project will also provide environmental benefits by decreasing the amount of sediment and pollutants entering the Red Deer River.
Contact Person: Nita Bartholow, Tel. (403) 638-3551
Town of Three Hills
Surface Drainage Project – Block 13 - $32,100
Rebuilding and paving the intersection of 1st Street and 3rd Avenue will decrease the flood risk for families living in surrounding homes. The project will also improve safety for pedestrians and motorists by reducing icy conditions during the winter months.
Contact Person: Don Munro, Tel. (403) 443-5822
Town of Three Hills
Three Hills Campground Upgrade – Phase I - $50,447
This project features the construction of a new sanitary dumping station in the Municipal Recreation Park capable of handling 2,500 trailers every year. Water and sewer services to 11 new camping sites will be installed as well as upgraded electrical services to the existing seven sites. Area residents will benefit from increased tourism traffic and access to better recreational facilities.
Contact Person: Don Munro, Tel. (403) 443-5822
Village of Warner
Civic Centre Energy Efficiency Upgrade $39,899
Installing vinyl siding, new insulation and a new metal roof will improve the appearance of the building as well as lower electricity and heating fuel consumption.
Contact Person: Lana Holt, Tel. (403) 642-3877
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