SPECIAL AREAS: Regional Irrigation Project Hosts Local Information Session

The investigation into regional irrigation continues to move ahead, and an open house is being planned this May to highlight progress in Phase 2 work.

To help share information on Phase 2 work completed so far, project partners are hosting an information session in Acadia Valley on Thursday, May 2 from 2 pm to 8 pm. This drop in style open house will give producers and local stakeholders the opportunity to stop in and learn more. Updates will include conceptual design work, potential reservoir sites, water availability, and water infrastructure components. Experts from across the project will be on hand to provide updates, answer questions, and hear your feedback. Drop-ins are welcome; no RSVP required.

The Special Areas Board, MD of Acadia, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, and the Canada Infrastructure Bank partnered to assess the technical and financial feasibility of irrigation expansion in the MD of Acadia and Special Areas region. Based on the findings of the feasibility report, the partners entered into an agreement for Phase 2 work in 2022. Phase 2 work further investigates potential challenges and risks and explores ways to optimize the path forward. This project will help clarify opportunities for investment in large scale, greenfield irrigation infrastructure in the region.

If you would like to learn more about the regional irrigation project, please visit our project website at https://specialareas.ab.ca/regionalirrigation/.

To sign up for future information updates, individuals are asked to send preferred contact information to public.input@specialareas.ab.ca.