july 22, 2020
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Town of Mundare Receives Funding to Replace Lift Station Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Province recently doled out money for major infrastructure projects, and the Town of Mundare’s application for funding of a new lift station was successful. Colin Zyla, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Mundare, confirmed the town will be receiving 75 percent funding, ($656,250) for the replacement of its lift station. The total estimated cost of the project is $875,000. Zyla said the tender for the project should be going out next week, and the hope is that construction can begin in September. The town is purchasing additional land next to the existing lift station to allow for construction of the new lift station, added Zyla. Earlier in the week the Province announced the allocation of $150 million for 55 water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Alberta that will create an estimated 1,300 jobs.
Minburn County Receives Funding Boost for Infrastructure Projects
The Town of Mundare will be replacing its lift station thanks in part to the Province which is providing $656,250 in funding for the project. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser A recent funding boost of $50 million for infrastructure projects by the Province is good news for Minburn County. The additional funding under the Strategic Infrastructure Improvement Program, (STIP), will allow for two bridge replacements in the amount of $346,950 for a bridge north of Vegreville and a bridge south of Mannville. Earlier in 2020, the county received funding confirmation for two projects through the STIP program. Brent Williams, Chief Administrative Officer of Minburn County, said they received $1.12 million for Range Road 143 rebuild from Highway 631 to Highway 16, and $309,000 is for a bridge culvert replacement near Mannville.
Canola Crops Captivate Attention
The eye catching vibrant canary yellow blooms of canola fields were in abundance in the Ranfurly area last week. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
