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By Abby Zieverink

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Grande Prairie region receives funding from province for various infrastructure projects

Jan 19, 2022 | 3:24 PM

The Alberta government has announced it will be allocating $6.1 million in federal funding towards municipalities in the Grande Prairie region to support rural infrastructure upgrades throughout Grande Prairie-Wapiti.

The $6.1 million in funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund, is in an effort to help build and revitalize local infrastructure and create lasting prosperity.

“Our government has been hard at work to ensure Alberta’s Recovery Plan benefits Albertans in a holistic and efficient manner. This funding will improve confidence in our roadways today, allowing our communities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation, and will support investment for our future by providing confidence in reliable transportation infrastructure,” said Grande Prairie MLA Tracy Allard.

The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Town of Sexsmith, and Hamlet of Hythe will be receiving funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund.

• City of Grande Prairie: $4,360,000 has been allocated towards replacing 4.10 kilometres of sidewalks pathways replacing the twin bridge culvert on Range Road 53, and rehabilitating three intersections in the city.
• County of Grande Prairie: $1,347,336 has been allocated towards upgrading 6.6 kilometres of Range Road 123 in the County
• Town of Sexsmith: $382,413 has been allocated towards paving 750 metres of 106 Street.
• Hamlet of Hythe: $10,300 has been allocated towards upgrading the municipal water well infrastructure in the former Village of Hythe.

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“Albertans should have confidence in the roads and services they use every day, which is why Alberta’s government is distributing over $6.1 million federal funding into the rehabilitation of local roads, walkways, and water facilities in the Grande Prairie region,” said Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA, Finance Minister Travis Toews.

“These projects are not only an improvement to our quality of life today, but are an investment into our province’s future.”

Through the Municipality Sustainability Initiative (MSI), $1 million has been allocated towards stabilizing a slope along 86 avenue and trail realignment in the City of Grande Prairie.