Province seeks public input on potential Red Deer River reservoir

As a result, Albertans will get multiple opportunities to take part, including an in-person engagement session, a webinar, and an online survey.

It will build on work already underway through the Ardley Reservoir scoping and feasibility study, which is available for public review online.

Feedback gathered through these engagements will help inform whether the project proceeds to the next stage of development.

“Exploring new storage options like a potential Red Deer River reservoir is about planning ahead so families and communities have the reliable supply they need,” said Devin Dreeshen, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake. “Engaging residents on a potential reservoir near Ardley is the responsible step to ensure we’re prepared for the future.”

The in-person session is set for Tuesday, July 14, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South in Gasoline Alley.

Meanwhile, the webinar will take place on Thursday, July 16, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

In order to attend either of those, you must register online. The online survey will also remain open until July 30.

“The Red Deer River Municipal Users Group believes one of the most important conversations involving the Red Deer River in the next decade will involve water storage and water management,” said Dan Povaschuk, urban chair of the Red Deer River Municipal Users Group. “We look forward to working with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas regarding the ongoing Ardley Dam conversation.”

In addition to the public engagement, Environment and Protected Areas will also engage Indigenous organizations, municipalities and other potentially impacted groups.

by Ian Gustafson

Province seeks public input on potential Red Deer River reservoir

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