NEWS RELEASE - Stakeholder Information Session Allows Residents and Local Industry Opportunity for Feedback in the First Step for Process Water Location and Construction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Stakeholder Information Session Allows Residents and Local Industry Opportunity for Feedback in the First Step for Process Water Location and Construction
October 10, 2025 – LAMONT, AB: On October 9, stakeholders, including local residents and industry, attended a Stakeholder Information Night with Owner’s Representative - WSP Canada and Lamont County Administration to discuss the proposed water intake project. The purpose of this session was to invite feedback and discussion from residents within two miles of the proposed process water intake.
This was the first step in public engagement for feedback around proposed concepts of design and construction of the process water intake for direct stakeholders. Further public engagement sessions are planned following the 2025 Municipal Election to more broadly engage residents from across Lamont County. The date(s) of these sessions are TBD and will be announced at lamontcounty.ca, lamontcountynow.ca, on social media and in further advertising. These sessions are both for awareness, next steps and feedback as the project progresses.
Lamont County’s River Intake Water Supply project is a major infrastructure initiative focused on constructing a new river intake and pipeline system to draw process water from the North Saskatchewan River, to enable industrial development and other future uses. Construction of the water intake will proceed upon final approval of the licence with pipeline development proposed for the future – likely in partnership with industry as a P3 (Public-Private Partnership). Process water will attract new industrial investment to the region, diversify and expand Lamont County’s tax base.
“Council is committed to long-term sustainable growth for Lamont County. The Process Water Line license is a key economic driver for Lamont County’s future,” said Lamont County Reeve, David Diduck. “Having received approval for the water license and construction, we are focused on ensuring all voices are heard, proceeding efficiently and in the best interests of all of Lamont County. This is the largest and most impactful project in our County’s history.”
Copies of the information boards presented at this session are attached with links below. The information discussed is a starting point only. Feedback provided will be incorporated into additional public consultation. Topics presented:
- Background Information;
- (Proposed) Project Location;
- Project Funding & Timeline; and
- Next Steps.
This water intake located off of RR201A adjacent to the North Saskatchewan River is critical infrastructure for the growth of Lamont County. Following public engagement and Council approvals, detailed design will occur in 2026 with the construction anticipated to start mid-2027 using the most feasible and efficient route (as the best approach for managing process water) intake.
Additional information related to the process water project is posted at lamontcountynow.ca/process-water-2025, including project timeline, updates and planning.
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[PDF version & five boards as presented at the Stakeholder Session – enclosure]
Media inquiries can be directed to:
Jay Zaal, Communications Coordinator
780-895-2233 Ext. 222 | jay.z@lamontcounty.ca | lamontcounty.ca/news
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