Grande Prairie replaces 99 Avenue water line installed nearly 80 years ago
Aquatera's CEO says aging infrastructure prompted the downtown replacement project now underway in Grande Prairie.
Why it matters
Replacing decades-old water infrastructure helps reduce the risk of leaks and service disruptions for downtown Grande Prairie residents and businesses.
Aquatera CEO Vaughn Bend says the water line currently being replaced under 99 Avenue in downtown Grande Prairie was installed nearly 80 years ago, making it one of the oldest sections of water infrastructure in the city.
Bend said the age of the pipe was a key factor behind the decision to move ahead with the replacement project, which is now underway along the downtown corridor.
Aquatera, the utility responsible for water, wastewater and waste services in the Grande Prairie region, has not released a specific completion date for the project in the material provided, but work is ongoing on the aging line.
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