By Aaron Mahoney (@Mahones93 on Twitter)

Town of Taber signs Wastewater Services Contract with Lantic Inc.

Jun 4, 2018 | 10:12 AM

TABER – The Town of Taber announced on Monday, June 6, that it has signed a Utility Services Agreement to operate Lantic Inc.’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, effective June 1st.

In a release, the Town says Lantic Inc. first approached them in 2017 about the possibility of a public-private partnership where the company would pay the Town of Taber to provide skilled workers to operate the wastewater services to the Rogers Sugar Factory. 

The partnership was deemed mutually beneficial to both parties after consideration and the subsequent agreement was formed.

Taber Council passed a resolution at their meeting on May 14 authorizing Mayor Prokop and Chief Administrative Officer Cory Armfelt to sign the agreement.

Lantic Inc. Operation Manager Andrew Llewelyn-Jones says harnessing the expertise of the Town of Taber’s Water and Wastewater Services was an excellent opportunity for their company.

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“We look forward to working with the Town of Taber on this new venture,” Llewelyn-Jones added

As part of the agreement, the Town Utility Operators will oversee basic management, operation, and maintenance of Lantic’s Wastewater Plant. The Town and Lantic will also work together to review priorities for the company’s wastewater capital works projects to make sure they’re completed in a prioritized and timely manner.

Besides providing an essential service to one of Taber’s largest employers, the Town also viewed the proposal as an excellent way of demonstrating innovation with its Water and Wastewater Services.

The Town says this agreement is also part their commitment to increase economic development and sustainability for community businesses. 

This additional service to Lantic Inc. will come at no extra cost to taxpayers.

“This agreement demonstrates that the Town of Taber is willing to build partnerships with our community businesses where innovation and cost-effectiveness can be met,” Mayor Andrew Prokop said. “Our Water Services Operators have a proven track record of excellence, and we are proud to be able to offer their expertise to Lantic Inc.