Alberta commissions $400,000 study on 100-year water security
The province wants a contractor to examine global water projects, including California's aqueduct, as a model for future infrastructure decisions.
Why it matters
The study's findings could shape how Alberta manages water resources for decades amid growing demand from population, farming and industry.
Alberta's government is launching a study to assess the province's long-term water supply security, looking 100 years into the future to help guide infrastructure investment and water management policy.
Environment Minister Grant Hunter said the study is needed because Alberta's population, industry and agricultural sector are all expanding, increasing the demand for reliable water access. The research will examine how the province should build and invest in water infrastructure going forward.
According to a request for proposals issued by the government, the successful contractor will also be required to study major water projects from around the world, including California's aqueduct system, and assess whether similar approaches could work in Alberta.
The province has budgeted $400,000 for the study, which is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
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