Lacombe, Alberta

intake. The system deals cost-effectively with the central Alberta communities’ expanding wastewater treatment needs. “It was a large project,” said Creasey. “I think it came in at $73 million. It’s up and running now and speaks highly toward the commitment to sustainability in our area. It will also allow for future growth for the member communities, which certainly is important. The project also addresses water sustainability. Our regional water supply line removes water from the Red Deer River, and then we send wastewater back for treatment to extremely high standards before it is returned to the watershed. So, it’s a win-win for everyone.” Another award, granted by the Alberta Chap- ter of the American Public Works Association, was for the recent completion of Lacombe’s Main Street Program. “This award recognized excellence in construction, management, and administration of a public works project in the five to ten million dollar category,” said Creasey. The Lacombe Main Street Program was also the first project in Alberta to earn LACOMBE, ALBERTA