Water

Lamont County borders on and provides easy access to the North Saskatchewan River, providing a water source for industrial plants.

The Capital Region Vegreville Corridor Water Line runs through Lamont County to provide potable resources.

Lamont County is in the process of planning the construction of an industrial water reservoir adjacent to the industrial area.

Sewer

On site treatment is required. Contact Alberta Environmental Protection for regulatory requirements.

Utilities

Electrical Power

AESO is planning major transmission reinforcement in the Industrial Heartland area to respond to the significant growth in this area.

Three phase power (25k V) is concentrated in the Bruderheim area, 2.5 km north of Highway 15 to serve existing plants. Services larger than 13 MV.A can sometimes be handled by distribution but often require transmission direct connect service.

Natural Gas

Communications

Transportation Corridors

Lamont County's transportation network provides:

• Easy and efficient access to and from major markets
• Cost effective access to major international ports
• Reduced expenditures on transportation logistics, distribution and inventory costs

Road Network

Major Highways include:

• Highway 16 (Yellowhead / Trans Canada Highway)
•  Highway 15
•  Highway 45
•  Highway 29

Secondary Highways include:

• Highway 831
• Highway 834

Railway

Lamont County boasts extensive rail access by both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. These are Canada's largest railways with transcontinental systems and U.S. connections.

Lamont County is one of the few areas in Canada where both railways intersect.

Rail provides east-west regional service for industries within Alberta's Industrial Heartland to Edmonton and Calgary, and direct access to U.S. through Chicago and to the Gulf of Mexico.

Air Transportation

Lamont County is serviced by three airports:

• Edmonton International Airport
• Edmonton Municipal Airport
• Josephberg Airport

Unique Features

Salt Caverns

Lamont County offers a unique advantage gained from the historic existence of a Devonian era lake. Salt caverns exist throughout the County. Information can be obtained on the salt caverns by contacting Alberta Environment at 780.427.9563.

Information on licensing can be obtained by contacting the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board at 780.297.8553.