The City of Lacombe will be receiving $1.9 million from the Alberta government through the Drought and Flood Protection Program.
The money will be used for the Elizabeth Lake Stabilization project to help control rising water levels, reduce erosion, and stabilize slopes.
The project will feature the installation of an outlet system, protecting infrastructure, riparian zones, residential properties, and enhancing the lake's ecological health.
“Lake Elizabeth and its surrounding natural space are a treasured part of our city. Rising water levels over the past decade have eroded the shoreline, flooded natural areas, and threatened both private property and city infrastructure," said Lacombe mayor Grant Creasey. "The Drought and Flood Protection grant is critical to stabilizing the water levels and restoring these valuable natural spaces, ensuring that Lake Elizabeth remains a community asset for generations to come.”
The funding will cover about 70 per cent of the total project cost.
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