The City of Lloydminster is being toasted with a Saskatchewan Municipal Award for its new wastewater treatment facility.
The plant had to beat a December 1st deadline or it would have fallen foul of federal law and the city would have faced several penalties. It will be officially opened in spring. Council documents from Dec. 2023 indicate the project was completed for $79.9 million out of the original $81.5 million budget.
The awards committee noted that Lloydminster “created a new multi-jurisdictional, bi-provincial wastewater treatment plant requiring collaboration from leaders in all levels of government. Resulting in improved quality of treated effluent entering the North Saskatchewan River and achieving a fair agreement that benefited residents of both Alberta and Saskatchewan.”
Four innovative projects from five municipalities were chosen for accolades at the 17th Saskatchewan Municipal Awards. The committee also saluted excellence in municipal infrastructure, cooperation, and addressing community needs.
Public recognition will take place in Regina at the SARM Annual Convention on Wednesday, March 13, and at the SUMA Annual Convention on Tuesday, April 16.
Winners’ videos will be posted online on the SaskMunicipal Awards YouTube channel on April 17.