VIDEO: Southeastern Alberta receives $2.1 million for flood mitigation
MEDICINE HAT, AB — Southeastern Alberta is getting $2.1 million from the provincial government for flood mitigation efforts.
The four provincial grants were announced at City Hall Monday afternoon by Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips.
Medicine Hat will receive $774,000 to improve the Pumphouse 12 water intake facility to safeguard water intake during high water events. The improvements will also ensure the City’s power plant remains operational during flooding. The improvements will also ensure the power plant remains operational during a flood.
Cypress County received a $923,400 grant t relocate the water pump station out of the flood hazard area to ensure safe drinking water for Veinerville.