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By Justin Goulet

25 Alberta communities receive asset management funding, including Lethbridge County and Pincher Creek

Feb 24, 2021 | 9:28 AM

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB – Lethbridge County and the Town of Pincher Creek are two of 25 communities receiving federal funding to help boost asset management.

The Government of Canada is investing $1.15 million in the 25 new projects across Alberta through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP). This is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on behalf of the federal government.

The program aims to strengthen local infrastructure planning and decision-making by increasing local asset management capacity through investments in activities like asset management training, technology & software enhancements, and information sharing.

Lethbridge County is getting $50,000 for asset management program development, a project titled Phase 3: Financial strategy and asset management plan development.

Pincher Creek will be getting $35,200 toward a survey of its existing watermain network for geographic information system (GIS) compatibility.

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Additionally, the Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26 is receiving $50,000 for its asset management development program.

“The COVID-19 health crisis has reinforced the importance of infrastructure that supports safe, sustainable and healthy communities. Everything from ensuring communities have potable water to internet access to park spaces requires good planning,” said Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna.

“The 25 projects announced today ensure Alberta municipalities have the tools and technology necessary to make well-informed decisions for the long term. Canada’s infrastructure plan is resulting in thousands of projects, creating jobs across the country and building stronger communities.”

More details on the Municipal Asset Management Program can be found here, and a full list of the projects and communities receiving funding is available here.