Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of the City of Edmonton, announced more than $22 million in federal funding to help to reduce flood risk and damage in Edmonton.
The project includes improvements that will help mitigate potential flooding hazards at the city's Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant. Three new backwater prevention outfall gates will prevent river water from flowing back into the wastewater treatment plant during storm events, and a flood barrier along the northern edge of the plant will minimize flooding risks.
In addition, automatic gates and sensors will be added to 117 stormwater wet ponds in Edmonton, transitioning them into smart ponds. The smart ponds will detect and manage water levels and flow, which will help prevent flooding damage to the surrounding area.
Emergency preparedness and response during flood scenarios are key measures in keeping communities safe-and this funding will address these needs.
Together, these projects will help maintain essential wastewater treatment service and lessen the impact of flooding events on Edmonton neighbourhoods. Investing in quality disaster mitigation and adaptation infrastructure will reduce risk, increase resilience, and better protect Edmonton and its residents.
EPCOR, an essential services company based in Edmonton, will implement this project.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
