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Ten communities across Alberta will have upgraded and more accessible buildings after a combined investment of almost $18 million from the federal and provincial governments.
To ensure safer and longer-lasting working and public spaces, these projects will include replacing water lines and elevators and improving heating, ventilation and air conditioning units.
In Edmonton, the Queen Elizabeth II Building and the Alberta Legislature Building will receive upgrades for the air quality in those spaces. The courthouse and provincial building in Stony Plain will see upgrades to the HVAC systems including chillers, air handling units, supply and return air ducts and controls. The Drumheller Provincial Building will see upgrades to its existing ventilation system and supply and return air ducts.
“It is important we keep our government-owned facilities in good condition for the many Albertans that rely on the programs and services they house. This investment will provide needed renewals and upgrades, support about 100 construction-related jobs, and generate economic activity in communities across Alberta,” said Pete Guthrie, Minister of Infrastructure, Government of Alberta.
The federal government is investing $13,811,772 through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Alberta is investing $4,182,373.
“The federal government continues to support infrastructure that protects the health and safety of Canadians across the country. Today’s announcement will help support building upgrades that increase energy efficiency and meet the standard for air quality for urban and rural communities in Alberta,” said Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages. |
