Albertans affected by the recent floods in the province now have a better idea about funding they’ll receive from the government.
As outlined in a release from the Redford government, Albertans living in flood-fringe areas will receive an average of $10,000 to renovate or rebuild their flood-damaged homes.
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The sheer size of the rebuilding job facing Alberta after June’s massive flooding is becoming clearer, with more than 200 roads, buildings and other structures on the government’s “to-do list” for repairing public infrastructure.
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The slipping slope along the Bear Creek near 75 Avenue and 100 Street will be fixed with the approval of a $1.5 million tender.
The city’s community safety committee recommended that council approve the tender to Wapiti Gravel Suppliers to fix the slope before it causes problem with a storm line in the area.
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EDMONTON – Councillors gave the green light Wednesday to a long-term plan that would triple spending on repairs for Edmonton’s crumbling commuter roads.
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EDMONTON – Crumbling neighbourhood roads will see an extra $9-million worth of repairs this year to deal with conditions one city councillor described as “abysmal.”
This winter’s heavy snow and the freeze-thaw cycle combined to create one of Edmonton’s worst pothole seasons in years, and city councillors voted Wednesday to marshal additional resources to fight the problem.
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The Heart River Bridge over highway 2 in Northern Sunrise County is in need of a replacement, but is not on Alberta Transportation’s three-year plan of projects.
The bridge is rated a two on Alberta Transportation’s nine-point scale with one meaning ‘closed,’ and nine meaning a ‘perfect bridge.’
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The state of Alberta’s highways is getting worse — but Transportation Minister Ric McIver says it’s all part of the Tory government’s plan.
Whatever the strategy, the head of the organization representing small counties and municipal districts is warning that Alberta’s rural road system desperately needs more repair or the province risks losing some highways.
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The federal and provincial governments announced on Wednesday, March 27 that they are helping fund four road improvement projects in Strathcona County.
Funding for the projects includes $1.1 million from the federal Gas Tax fund and $2.1 million from Alberta’s Basic Municipal Transportation Grant.
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Athabasca Hall needs a new roof, and as it is a Town of Peace River-owned building, Community Services is recommending the repair as part of this year’s capital budget.
The hall, built in 1936, with two subsequent additions, is home to theatre group Peace Players, the tenant to the Town of Peace River.
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EDMONTON – There could be relief in store for bump-weary Edmonton drivers, after a council committee recommended Wednesday spending up to $12 million on extra street repairs.
Work grinding about 10 centimetres from sections of 24 arterial roads in poor shape around the city and repaving them could be underway this spring if council agrees, transportation operations manager Brice Stephenson said.
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