Major investment in Raymond wastewater treatment expansion

Posted on August 7, 2025 by admin

Southern Alberta Newspapers

Alberta’s rural communities are growing, increasing the need for reliable and effective infrastructure to support economic development and a high quality of life. That is why Alberta’s government is providing $114.6 million to municipalities to support 86 local road, bridge, and water infrastructure projects. This includes an investment of over $1.5 million in the Wastewater Treatment System Expansion in the Town of Raymond. 

“As the local MLA, I am proud to see this provincial investment in the Wastewater Treatment System Expansion in Raymond. This crucial project ensures our water treatment infrastructure remains modern and reliable as this community continues to grow,” said Grant Hunter, Associate Minister of Water and MLA for Taber-Warner.

The funding will be distributed through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP), Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP), and Water for Life program. STIP provides grants to small and rural municipalities to maintain and improve local road bridges, community airports, and local resource roads. The AMWWP and Water for Life program provide grants to municipalities to assist in the construction of high-priority municipal water supply and treatment facilities, as well as wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. 

“Rural communities are vital to Alberta’s success. In Budget 2025, we are making targeted investments through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program and our water grant funding programs to ensure rural communities across the province have effective transportation and water infrastructure to support their continued growth and prosperity,” said Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.

This funding is included in Budget 2025 and is part of the Alberta government’s commitment to supporting rural and small municipalities in building and maintaining critical local transportation, and water and wastewater infrastructure. 

STIP grants: 

– 51 projects approved for 2025 will receive a total of $41 million in funding under the following STIP components: 

– Local Road Bridge Program – 38 projects receiving $23.8 million in provincial funding. 

– Community Airport Program – Five projects receiving $3.7 million in provincial funding. 

– Local Municipal Initiatives – Four projects receiving $8.6 million in provincial funding. 

– Resource Road Program – Four projects receiving $4.9 million in provincial funding. 

Water grants: 

– The 35 water and wastewater infrastructure projects approved for 2025 will receive $73.6 million: 

– Nine projects will receive about $33.4 million under Water for Life program. 

– 26 projects will receive about $40.2 million through AMWWP.