Water Projects

To meet the needs in our Water Master Plan, Council approved these water projects. We'll post more information about each project as it becomes available.

Capital Projects

Northeast Gateway Water Supply main (2020 - 2025)

This update to our water supply main will transport water from the north where supply is ample, to the south, where it is less plentiful
Status: Engineering and design

South Reservoir upgrades (2020 - 2025)

Replace aging equipment before a costly emergency repair is needed

New equipment to improve measurement
Helps pinpoint areas of high/low use
Identify water main breaks faster to save money (less water lost)

Status: Engineering and design

Southeast watermain, Ryder Ridge Blvd to Crestview Blvd (2025)

Ensure adequate water supply and pressure to existing and new subdivisions south of Memorial Trail and east of Centennial Street

Status: Planning

Watermain looping, Ryder Ridge Blvd to Crestview Blvd (2026)

Ensure adequate water supply and pressure to existing and new subdivisions south of Memorial Trail and east of Centennial Street

Status: Planning

Southwest Watermain, Pogadl Park to Broadway Rise (2026)

Ensure adequate water supply and pressure to existing and new subdivisions south of Memorial Trail and west of Centennial Street

Status: Engineering and design

Water Master Plan & Studies (2026)

Update the 2020 Water Master Plan
Review the work completed and determine the next steps to ensure a sustainable water supply into the future

Status: Planning

Watermain replacement (2010 - Ongoing)

This project is funded every year
Save money by replacing aging water system parts before they break. This costs less that emergency repairs

Curious about how old the pipes are? View the age of our water system pipes by clicking on the line, and checking the pop up window on the right side of the screen

Status: Engineering and design

Raw water supply wells and supply mains (2024 - 2029)

Exploration of new source wells in Sylvan Lake, Red Deer County, and Lacombe County

Load balancing: Spread load across more wells to protect our aquifer from overdraft and subsidence (page 14, page 24)
Wells project page

Status: Planning

Operating Projects

North Reservoir Dock Safety Improvements (2025)

Improve the loading dock to increase safety of chlorine handling

North Reservoir Sanitation Improvements (2025)

Improve hygiene measures like boot washes

Pressure Reducing Valves Rehabilitation (2025)

Pressure reducing valves help reduce water pressure to protect municipal and residential water system equipment and appliances
The valves help to make sure we have enough water pressure for fire fighting in all areas of town
The valves also help to conserve water, improve efficiency, and prevent leaks and bursts

Learn more

Learn more about planning on pages 2 - 25 of the Your Water Brochure
Projects run in phases, starting with planning, then engineering and design, and finally construction.