ST.
ALBERT, AB, March 28,
2024 /CNW/ - Ventilation and arena upgrades are now
complete in four community buildings in the province after an
investment of $3,401,324 from the
federal government.
Announced by Minister Sean
Fraser, these projects are located in St. Albert, Tsuut'ina Nation, and Cold Lake.
In St. Albert, the turf on the
sports field for the Larry Olexiuk Field in the Riel Recreation
Park was recently replaced. This completed project will ensure that
the field can continue to be used by residents for years to come.
Two nearby recreational spaces – Kinex Arena and Servus Place –
also received funding to replace their equipment. This will reduce
ongoing maintenance and ensure that the community can keep using
the recreational gear now and into the future.
In southern Alberta, the Tsuut'ina
Nation completed a ventilation renovation of twenty
Indigenous-owned community buildings. This involved installing
Pyure technology air purification systems. Incorporating them into
existing HVAC systems will help keep the air clean and prevent the
spread of airborne and surface pathogens in the buildings.
Cold Lake also updated their HVAC
system with energy-efficient improvements for three drinking water
treatment and distribution buildings in the city. Building numbers
5, 7, and 10 are all water reservoirs and pump houses and all
together hold and process millions of litres of water for the
community. The water and wastewater utilities serve the residents
of Cold Lake and the treated water
is also supplied to Cold Lake First Nation, the Town of Bonnyville, and the Department of
National Defence at 4 Wing Cold Lake.
Quotes
"We are committed to supporting the places where Canadians work,
learn, play, live, and come together. These completed projects will
ensure that invaluable community buildings can continue serving
residents, while ensuring their safety, for decades to come. We
will keep working with partners to invest in projects that meet the
needs of Canadians from coast to coast to coast."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"The City of St. Albert is
committed to maintaining its community recreation assets through
essential lifecycle work. With funding support from the COVID-19
Resilience Infrastructure Stream, we were able to address necessary
infrastructure replacement projects at three facilities to ensure
all residents and users can enjoy our recreational spaces for years
to come."
Her Worship, Cathy Heron,
Mayor of St.Albert
"The installation of Pyure technology air purification systems
in our community buildings, supported by the federal government,
represents a significant advancement in enhancing our indoor
environment. This collaboration reflects our mutual commitment to
health and sustainability, aligning with our efforts to improve the
quality of life for our citizens. We are grateful for the federal
government's support, which helps us maintain the well-being of our
people and the integrity of our environment."
Head Chief Roy Whitney, Tsuut'ina
Nation
"Cold Lake takes a lot of
pride in its water treatment and distribution. These three water
reservoirs serve a lot of people, both in our community and in the
surrounding area, and making sure our treatment and distribution
buildings have an updated HVAC system will help to maintain the
efficiency of the buildings' operations."
His Worship, Craig Copeland,
Mayor of Cold Lake
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $3,401,324 through the
COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing
in Canada Infrastructure Program. The City of St.
Albert contributed $578,205 and the
City of Cold Lake contributed
$5,860.
- Under the COVID-19 Resilience Stream, the federal cost share
for public infrastructure projects is up to 80 per cent in the
provinces, and 100 per cent in the territories and for projects
intended for Indigenous communities.
- Including today's announcement, over 120 infrastructure
projects under the COVID-19 Resilience Stream have been announced
in Alberta, with a total federal
contribution of more than $212
million and a total provincial contribution of more than
$35 million.
- Under the Investing in Canada
Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit
projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and
transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- On December 18, 2023, the federal
government launched the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy.
This highlights the need for a collaborative, region-specific
approach to sustainability, focusing on strengthening the
coordination of federal programs, and initiatives with significant
investments. The Framework is a first step in a journey that will
bring together multiple stakeholders. PrairiesCan, the federal
department that diversifies the economy across the Canadian
prairies, has dedicated $100 million
over three years to support projects aligned with priority areas
identified by Prairie stakeholders to build a stronger and more
sustainable economy for the Prairie provinces and all of
Canada.
- Infrastructure Canada is
supporting the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy to
encourage greater collaboration on investment opportunities,
leverage additional funding, and attract new investments across the
Prairies that better meet their needs.
Associated Links
Investing in Canada:
Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure
Plan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
COVID-19 Resilience Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/covid-19-resilience-eng.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Alberta
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-ab-eng.html
Building a Green Prairie Economy Act
https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-9.88/page-1.html
Building a Green Prairie Economy
Green Prairie economy - Canada.ca
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