Critical infrastructure points in Whitecourt should soon see improved flood resiliency following a multitude of projects planned for the area.
Whitecourt was recently awarded $1.4 million under the Alberta Drought and Flood Protection Program (DFPP) for the following projects:
- Installing reinforced sheet pilings to protect the raw water intake, construct an earthen berm to protect the site, and raise the gravel
access road to the site; - Raise Mill Road and install a culvert gate to protect access to the Water Treatment Plant and ambulance station;
- Construct a flood protective wall around the west Whitecourt sewer lift station; and,
- Raise the 47 Street access to the natural gas station (golf course near tee box #15).
During its regular meeting on July 21, Whitecourt town council awarded MPE, a division of Englobe, a $112,000 (plus GST) contract to complete engineering services for these Flood Mitigation for Infrastructure Protection projects.
Tendering and construction of the above projects is set to be completed in 2026. The budget for the project is $2,038,503, with $1,426,182 coming from the DFPP.
