July 14, 2009
(Red Deer, Alberta) – Residents of Red Deer will benefit from joint federal and provincial funding to improve the water treatment plant intake, announced by Earl Dreeshen, MP for Red Deer, Hon. Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports and MLA for Red Deer North and Mayor Morris Flewwelling of Red Deer. These projects are just a few examples of the commitment of all governments to strengthen the Alberta economy by creating jobs for Albertans and getting shovels in the ground.
The Governments of Canada and Alberta will each invest up to $2.3 million in the project. The City of Red Deer will contribute the balance of the total eligible project cost of up to $21 million. The cost will cover construction of a new intake structure, a new screen building and bank protection works. It also includes engineering services and environmental enhancement works for fish habitat.
“I am pleased that the City of Red Deer’s project has been approved” said Dreeshen “This is another example of how our Government’s economic stimulus, with a matching contribution from the province, is benefiting Red Deer and Central Alberta.”
“The provincial government is pleased to partner with the federal and municipal governments in this important infrastructure investment, which will meet Red Deer’s current needs, while supporting future growth in our community,” said Jablonski.
“This funding means we can continue to supply high quality treated water to all customers while embracing new technologies that help us reduce our environmental footprint and ensure protection of our rivers and surrounding fish habitat,” said Mayor Morris Flewwelling.
This project is one of 156 projects across the province that will break ground quickly thanks to a joint federal-provincial investment of more than $443 million. Together with municipal and other contributions, the total investment in local infrastructure improvements in Alberta for the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund exceeds $550 million. Last week’s announcement includes a joint funding contribution of close to $174 million for 96 municipal projects in communities of fewer than 100,000 residents. The governments of Canada and Alberta have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and to flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects in Alberta communities in the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons.
Central to Alberta’s Budget 2009 is Alberta’s Capital Plan, which supports $7.2 billion in 2009-10 and a record $23.2 billion over three years to build roads, health care facilities, schools and other public infrastructure. This year’s investment alone will support more than 80,000 jobs across the economy directly benefitting Albertans and Alberta communities. Capital investment complements the government’s four-point plan for economic recovery, which calls for keeping an eye on spending, using savings to protect programs and services for Albertans while keeping taxes low, continuing to invest in infrastructure, and promoting the province on the world stage.
For more information on Building Canada, please visit: www.buildingcanada.gc.ca.
To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
To learn more about Alberta’s Capital Plan, visit www.transportation.alberta.ca.
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Contact: |
Office of Earl Dreeshen,
MP - Red Deer
403-347-7426 |
Office of Mary Anne Jablonski, MLA - Red Deer North
403-342-2263 |
Office of Morris Flewwelling,
Mayor - City of Red Deer
403-342-8155 |
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