Alberta and Ottawa sign deal to fund water infrastructure for housing
The agreement, signed in Red Deer, ties federal money to local water and wastewater upgrades needed before new homes can be built.
Why it matters
Water and wastewater capacity is a key bottleneck for new housing supply in growing Alberta communities, so funding upgrades could speed up construction of new homes.
The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement aimed at speeding up homebuilding across the province by funding water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The deal was announced in Red Deer.
Officials say a lack of adequate water and wastewater capacity has been a barrier to new housing developments in some Alberta communities, and the funding is intended to help municipalities expand or upgrade these systems so more homes can be approved and built.
Details on the total funding amount, specific communities receiving support, and project timelines were not specified in the initial announcement.
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