Today in Airdrie, Alberta’s government announced that they are investing $50 million to help upgrade Airdrie’s wastewater system.
According to a provincial press release, Airdrie’s population has grown by over 25 per cent since 2022. Now exceeding 90,000 residents, the city's increasing demand for infrastructure has prompted a $50 million investment. The funding will go toward building a new 7-kilometre wastewater pipeline linking Airdrie to Calgary’s existing treatment system.
This regional solution is both cost-effective and environmentally sustainable, removing the need for a new treatment plant while enabling the growth of thousands of new homes and businesses.
“Airdrie is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Alberta, and needs upgraded infrastructure to meet the demand for new, serviced subdivisions. This expansion will support the projected growth of 45,000 housing units and a significant number of commercial developments,” shared Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.
The province shared that this project ensures that Airdrie can continue to grow sustainably while leveraging existing regional infrastructure assets, rather than building a new treatment facility. By partnering with Calgary to manage wastewater treatment, Airdrie is reducing long-term infrastructure costs.
"Our government’s investment in upgraded wastewater infrastructure is great news for a growing community like Airdrie. With new residential and commercial developments popping up every day in this area, the need for reliable wastewater treatment services has never been greater. By bringing new wastewater pipeline infrastructure online, we are ensuring families and businesses have the services they need to thrive," explained Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East.
As Airdrie continues to grow, the upgraded wastewater system will provide reliable service for new homes and businesses, support future development, remove infrastructure barriers, attract investment, and boost the city’s economic competitiveness.
“We are deeply grateful to the Province of Alberta for recognizing the significant infrastructure pressures facing the City of Airdrie. This announcement represents the largest provincial funding commitment in our city’s history and comes at a pivotal time for our growing community. We extend our sincere thanks to the Provincial Government, our partners in private industry and the dedicated team at the City of Airdrie, along with everyone who contributed to making this achievement possible,” stated Peter Brown, City of Airdrie Mayor.
According to the province, the total cost of the project is $114 million. Design work will begin later in 2025, with construction set to begin in 2026 and completion anticipated by 2027.
"Recently annexed land in east Airdrie offers 10,000 acres of developable land, accessible through the recently completed 40 Avenue/Highway 2 interchange."
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