Sundre, Alberta – The Town of Sundre will receive a one-time grant 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.

Providing funding for this upgrade aligns with Alberta Transportation’s updated requirements for water grant applications. Applicants to the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) 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.

  • The project will receive $7.5 million from Alberta Transportation.
  • The estimated project cost is $11.5 million.
  • Estimated cost savings from the new technology is $3.5 million

“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. 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. I want to thank the mayor, town council, town administration, Alberta Municipalities and many others for making this come together.” – Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks, and MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre     

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