- Premiers discussed the need for unity and economic corridors connecting Western and Northern Canada.
- The region is planning connections for a future passenger rail network, focusing on infrastructure development in Alberta, Calgary, and Edmonton.
- Provincial government studies LRT funding and alignment in Calgary, while the mayor proposes alternative project alignments.
- Jeromy Farkas discussed infrastructure funding needs and unsustainable practices in Calgary during a Rotary Club meeting.
City of Calgary Approves Water Utility Fee Hikes to Fund Infrastructure
What happened
The executive committee of the City of Calgary voted 8-2 to approve water utility fee increases. These hikes are intended to fund a $6.5 billion revamp of the city’s water infrastructure, which is needed to maintain aging systems and prepare for drought and flood risks.
From thegauntlet.ca
Why it matters
The rate increases are necessary to improve the water system, following multiple failures of the Bearspaw South feeder main, a pipeline that transports 60 per cent of the city’s water. The city set a target to keep water usage below 500 million litres per day, down from 522 million litres per day in 2025.
Jeromy Farkas discussed infrastructure funding needs and unsustainable practices in Calgary during a Rotary Club meeting, while the provincial government studies LRT funding and alignment in Calgary.
From thegauntlet.ca
Who's involved
- City of CalgaryThe municipal government that approved the fee hikes and infrastructure plan
- CalgaryThe location where the water utility system and rate hikes are being implemented
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- City of CalgarySpeculative
The City of Calgary might experience increased operational costs to manage the mandated $6.5 billion infrastructure revamp.
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The entities involved
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Jeromy Farkas
politician