A groundbreaking ceremony on August 6, 2024, marked the start of construction a new water reservoir and pump station in Coaldale. (Photo: Town of Coaldale)

By David Opinko

Construction underway on Coaldale’s water reservoir & pump station

Aug 7, 2024 | 8:29 AM

COALDALE, AB – The Town of Coaldale is celebrating the start of construction on a major infrastructure project.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, with members of the town, Lethbridge County, MPE Engineering and Ward Bros. Construction in attendance.

Located just west of Coaldale near 30 Street and 18 Avenue, crews are working to build a new potable water reservoir and pump station. Once complete, the community’s water storage capacity will more than double.

The town’s Director of Infrastructure Dustin Yanke says this infrastructure is necessary to meet the demands of Coaldale’s growing population for the next 25 years.

“Given how undersized the Town’s reservoirs are relative to its population and development projections, this project represents the single most urgent infrastructure project identified in the Town’s Infrastructure Master Plan,” said Yanke. “Once built, this reservoir will give us the ability to approve new developments and maintain adequate storage for fire protection for the next quarter century.”

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Between the design and build, the Town of Coaldale received just over $5 million in funding from the provincial government.

Mayor Jack Van Rijn thanked the province for recognizing the importance of funding water infrastructure projects, especially in rural communities such as Coaldale.

Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

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