The Town of Whitecourt is one of 21 Alberta communities in line for an asset management investment, courtesy of the federal government.
According to government officials, as we continue to adapt to the new physical, social, and economic realities presented by COVID-19, all orders of government are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of Canadians.
The Government of Canada is investing $985,500 in 21 new projects in Alberta communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) on behalf of the federal government.
The program helps municipalities strengthen local infrastructure planning and decision-making by increasing local asset management capacity through investments in activities such as asset management training, technology and software enhancements, and information sharing.
The Town of Whitecourt will receive $50,000 and create and implement specific, measurable, deliverable goals along with a strategy to provide a clear direction and approach to implement asset management for the community.
Its Asset Management Implementation Plan are expected to ensure that infrastructure decisions will align with the town’s Strategic Plan and organizational goals and objectives, ensuring a sustainable and resilient community.
“The 21 projects announced today ensure Alberta municipalities have the tools and technology necessary to make well-informed decisions for the long term. We’re proud to invest in infrastructure asset management projects that will help communities grow their local economy and improve residents’ quality of life,” said The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, in a press release.
“Rural communities are the backbone of the Canadian economy and among the best places in Canada to call home. Smart investments in infrastructure help smaller communities to grow, strengthen their economies and improve quality of life for their residents,” remarked The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development. “Through projects like those announced today, our government is helping to ensure that local leaders, especially those in rural areas, have the tools they need to plan for the long-term and creating stronger rural communities now and for generations to come.”
“Through the Municipal Asset Management Program, FCM continues to help municipalities of all sizes, especially small and rural, manage municipal infrastructure and make stronger investment decisions based on reliable data,” added Joanne Vanderheyden, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities. “FCM supports communities from coast to coast to coast by providing funding, training, and resources to develop sustainable solutions that work and improve the quality of life for residents.”
Click here for a list of other Alberta communities in receipt of funding.
