Sustainable Water Project

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This page will teach you about your water supply and what we are doing to protect it. We appreciate the work Lakers do to learn about our water system, and to ask questions. Let's talk!

This page includes:

  1. Your Water brochure: To understand how we all work together to protect our water, you must first understand little bit about our local geology and the water cycle. The brochure is about our water supply and what we are doing to protect it
  2. Water planning: Our Water Master Plan found maintenance and upgrades needed for water sustainability
  3. Water projects: How we are completing the work in our Water Master Plan. These projects provide water today and plan for the future. The projects also protect our aquifer and prevent it from becoming damaged
  4. Budget: Estimated cost of the Sustainable Water Project. Grants we applied for to reduce the cost
  5. Water conservation and restriction: Conservation and restrictions are not the same thing, but both work to protect our water supply. Page 6 - 19 of the Your Water brochure explains the difference between conservation and restrictions. The Water Conservation and Demand Management Measurements Policy explains how the Town protects the water supply. The policy outlines conservation (stage 1) to what happens during actual water shortages (stage 2 and 3) that result in restrictions

Ask water questions

This page will teach you about your water supply and what we are doing to protect it. We appreciate the work Lakers do to learn about our water system, and to ask questions. Let's talk!

This page includes:

  1. Your Water brochure: To understand how we all work together to protect our water, you must first understand little bit about our local geology and the water cycle. The brochure is about our water supply and what we are doing to protect it
  2. Water planning: Our Water Master Plan found maintenance and upgrades needed for water sustainability
  3. Water projects: How we are completing the work in our Water Master Plan. These projects provide water today and plan for the future. The projects also protect our aquifer and prevent it from becoming damaged
  4. Budget: Estimated cost of the Sustainable Water Project. Grants we applied for to reduce the cost
  5. Water conservation and restriction: Conservation and restrictions are not the same thing, but both work to protect our water supply. Page 6 - 19 of the Your Water brochure explains the difference between conservation and restrictions. The Water Conservation and Demand Management Measurements Policy explains how the Town protects the water supply. The policy outlines conservation (stage 1) to what happens during actual water shortages (stage 2 and 3) that result in restrictions

Ask water questions

  • Water Master Plan

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    Water is life for today and the future. We are carefully planning so that we have enough water for today and for future growth. Our 2020 Water Master Plan identified important needs and how we can save money. Some of the most important needs are:

    • Peak Hour Demand Conditions: Total water used during the busiest hour of the year

    • Residential Per Capita Consumption Rates: How much water Lakers use

    • Maintenance: Reviews the condition of our water infrastructure, like valves, pipes and pumps. The plan outlines future repairs so we have less unplanned emergency repairs. Planning repairs costs less than emergency repairs


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  • Water Projects

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    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

    • 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

    • 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
    • Status: After the valves are completed, adjustments to balance the water system begin and should be completed by. Estimated completion date April 8, 2025



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  • Budget

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    Each water project has its own budget and phases. Some are completed over multiple years.

    Northeast Gateway Water Supply Main

    South Reservoir Upgrades

    SE Watermain, Ryders Ridge Blvd to Crestview Blvd

    Raw water supply wells and supply mains

    • Budget 2025: $500,000, engineering and design
    • Budget 2026: $1,500,000, construction
    • Funding Source: Capital funding (tax dollars)
    • Progress: Underway

    Watermain replacement program

    • Budget 2025: $300,000
    • Budget 2026: $300,000
    • Budget 2027: $300,000
    • Funding Source: Capital funding (tax dollars)
    • Progress: Construction. Ongoing

    SW Watermain Looping, Pogadl Park to Broadway Rise

    • Budget 2025: $150,000, engineering and design
    • Budget 2026: $2,200,000, construction
    • Funding Source: Capital funding (tax dollars)
    • Progress: Construction 2026

    SE Watermain Looping, Ryder Ridge Blvd to Crestview Blvd: Phase 1

    Water Master Plan & Studies

    North Reservoir Dock Safety Improvements

    North Reservoir Sanitation Improvements

    Pressure Reducing Valves Rehabilitation

    Grant Applications

    In 2024, the Town worked hard to reduce the financial impact of the water projects by applying for these grants:

    • Total grant application value: $14,920,000
    • Local Growth and Sustainability Grant: $7,000,000
    • Drought & Flood Protection Program: $7,000,000
    • Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Program: $920,000
    • We hope to know by March 2025 If we are successful in getting the grants. Check back here for updates.


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Page last updated: 11 Apr 2025, 09:53 AM