Wastewater Treatment Plant
Update October 16, 2023:
Work begins today on driving 300 piles to support the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The piles are up to 60cm (2 feet) in diameter, and approximately 12 metres (40 feet) long. They will be driven into bedrock some 4 to 5 metres (16 feet) underground, over 0.7 acres.
Pile driving can be noisy work; residents may hear regular tapping or banging sounds coming from the construction site over the next six weeks. Work will be limited to daylight hours, and as much as possible kept to weekdays only.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Engineering and Operations at 403-845-3220.
Update September 21, 2023:
Construction has begun on a state-of-the-art mechanical wastewater treatment facility at the existing wastewater treatment lagoon site.
This $30-million project will ensure compliance with stringent provincial and federal environmental standards and positions the Town to support anticipated growth over the coming decades. The wastewater treatment facility will feature a sequencing batch reactor system, designed to accommodate an expected population of 9,000 residents, while also facilitating the processing of wastewater from Clearwater County properties.
In 2020, The Town of Rocky Mountain House was awarded $10,889,200 in funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (Rural and Northern Communities stream), delivered through Infrastructure Canada, toward the project. Additionally, the Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership Program, delivered through Alberta Transportation, is contributing an additional $9,073,426.
QUICK FACTS:
- Total project cost: $30,000,000.
- Approximately $20 million is coming from federal and provincial grants.
- The Town of Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County have signed a Wastewater Treatment Capital Funding Agreement to cost-share the remaining balance.
- The Town of Rocky Mountain House will contribute approximately $7.5 million, to be funded by reserves and debenture.
- Clearwater County will contribute approximately $2.7 million.
- The Wastewater Treatment Plant is expected to be commissioned in 2025.
- The facility will be staffed by two operators.
- The old lagoon will be decommissioned, and the three ponds will be used for water storage before the treated wastewater returns to the river.
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NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: Poplar Boulevard and 59 Street Paving
July 2023
Road closure area
Paving area
As part of the 2023 Town of Rocky Mountain House Capital budget, Poplar Boulevard and a portion of 59 Street will be repaved.
As of July 31, there will be no parking on Poplar Boulevard, and 59 Street between 60 Ave and 61 Ave.
Milling will take place on August 1, with paving to follow.
The roads will be closed to all traffic from Tuesday, August 1 to Friday, August 4.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Eddie Shepel with Spectre Systems at 780-239-4321.
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: 57 Street Close Street Utilities rehabilitation
July 2023
As part of the 2023 Town of Rocky Mountain House Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program, AIC Construction is upgrading utilities in 57 St. Close (52 A Ave/58 St). Work will begin on July 24, 2023, and last for approximately 6 weeks, weather depending.
Starting July 24, the road will be closed to all traffic.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Engineering and Operations at 403-845-3220.
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: Spray Park Washrooms
July 2023
As part of the 2023 Capital Budget, washrooms are being built at the Spray Park. Work is to begin in the first week of August.
Contractor crews will be on-site for approximately one month, weather permitting. The new washrooms will be attached to the existing mechanical building adjacent to the spray park.
As a result of this project, there may be temporary spray park closures. These will be posted locally and to social media as needed, with the goal of giving users as much notice as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Recreation and Community Services Director at 403-845-3720.
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: Playground upgrades
July 31
UPDATE: photos of newly-installed features.
New swings at the Lecerf Park
New play features at Creekside Park
July 5, 2023
Play features will be installed this summer at LeCerf Park and Creekside Park.
Equipment and crews will be on-site weekdays between 8 AM and 4 PM. During these upgrades there will be large trucks and equipment on site. Please use caution in the area.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Engineering and Operations at 403-845-3220.
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: Skatepark concrete
The skatepark has received concrete repairs and a fresh concrete pour to extend the skate surface. The upper and lower extensions make for a safer landing area and run-out for new skaters.
2022 Projects
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: Playground replacement
September 22, 2022
William Jessop Park, located at 57 Ave and 57 Street Close, will be closed periodically from September 22, 2022 to October 18, 2022.
Town and Contractor crews will be on-site removing play features and installing a new playground. During these upgrades there will be large trucks and equipment on site. Please use caution in the area.
Adjacent residents will receive a notice of construction directly.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Engineering and Operations at 403-845-3220.
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: 47th Street Utilities rehabilitation final paving
September 19, 2022
The northern portion of the 47th Street rehab (Phase 2 - 2021) will receive its second and final list of paving this week.
A full road closure will be in place to complete the paving as well as the tasks immediately prior. We are asking that residents find alternate parking off-street.
The tentative schedule for the final work is:
- Milling of tie-in locations Tuesday, September 20
- Road Closure and Roadway Oil Wednesday, September 21
- Paving Thursday and Friday, September 22 and 23
Road closure signs will be removed upon completion of paving. Adjacent residents will receive a paving notice with contact information for the project manager.
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: 60 Street repaving
August 12, 2022
The Town of Rocky Mountain House has contracted out the repaving of 60 St from 57 Ave to 62 Ave.
Weather permitting, this work will begin August 16, 2022 with a completion date of August 30, 2022. During construction, the road will remain open to traffic and will be controlled using signage and flag persons. Some minor traffic delays are expected.
Please obey the NO PARKING signs to allow the contractor room to work.
2021 Projects
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: 62 Street Utilities rehabilitation
November 1, 2021
As part of the 2021 Town of Rocky Mountain House Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program, Pidherney's is upgrading utilities along 62 St. near Old Town. Work will occur on 62 Street from 49 Avenue (Pudgee’s Food & Gas) south to 47 Avenue.
Starting September 20, north-south traffic on 62 St. (Hwy. 752) will be reduced to one lane during daytime construction hours.
Pedestrian access along 62 St will be closed during construction.
Seasonal work should be complete by the end of November. Work will resume in May 2022 for complete surface restorations at the end of June.
NOTICE OF ROAD OPENING: Sutherland Drive/54 Street Extension
August 23, 2021
Sutherland Drive (54 Street) Extension is now open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as of Monday, August 23, by 9 a.m.
We know residents of Creekside and indeed all of Rocky Mountain House are eager to see this project finished.
While the road is open, there are still some construction activities pending. These include:
- ️Fortis’ installation of electrical infrastructure and streetlights;
- ️The western sidewalk; and
- ️landscaping.
These may require short full or partial closures of the road in the coming weeks. Please obey all signage and personnel on site.
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: 2021 Paving & Repair 45 St east frontage and multi-use trail
August 20, 2021
The Town of Rocky Mountain House is investing in road repair and pedestrian safety along Hwy. 11 service roads (45 Street).
A 2.5-metre multi-use trail will be installed west of Hwy. 11 south of Hwy. 11A.
At 50 Ave (7-Eleven intersection) pedestrians will cross the highway and pick up the trail again heading south toward Co-op at the east side of Hwy. 11.
The new trail sections are indicated in blue on this map.
Three sections of 45 Street will be resurfaced. These areas are indicated in red on this map.
Please use caution when workers are in the area.
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: 47th Street Utilities rehabilitation
August 20, 2021
The southern portion of the 47th Street rehab (phase 1 - 2020) has received its second and final coat of asphalt with minor landscaping taking place prior to project completion next week.
The northern portion of the 47th Street rehab (Phase 2 - 2021) has received its first lift of asphalt and is now open. Landscaping is mostly complete with the second asphalt lift and touch ups scheduled for 2022.
