The village of Glendon is a step closer to joining the regional waterline system after the Government of Alberta granted over $1 million to the Bonnyville Regional Water Services Commission for engineering work on Phase 2 of the Regional Waterline Extension.
The $1,039,468.50 grant, funded through the Water for Life program under the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors, will support engineering design to extend the Cold Lake-Bonnyville regional waterline to Glendon.
“This investment of over $1 million into engineering of Phase 2 of the Bonnyville Regional Waterline Extension is a crucial step toward bringing clean, clear drinking water from Bonnyville to Glendon – and to many families, farms, and communities along the route,” said Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr. “Reliable water infrastructure is foundation for healthy communities, and this project reflects the Government of Alberta’s ongoing commitment to supporting rural regions. I want to thank Minister Devin Dreeshen and the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors for recognizing the importance of this initiative.”
Bonnyville Regional Water Services Commission Board Chair Brian McEvoy expressed his appreciation for the funding allocation. “We’re very encouraged by the support of the provincial government in expanding services in the Lakeland region,” he said.
Village of Glendon Mayor Nick Werstiuk agreed, saying, “We appreciate the provincial support and collaboration from our neighbouring municipalities. The funding is a positive step toward exploring the integration of Glendon into the regional waterline system.”
The Commission previously received $100,000 through the Water for Life program in 2024 to do a feasibility study, which found the extension of Glendon was viable and laid the groundwork for the grant.
