Complete a survey or provide written input prior to August 10, 2020
The Government of Alberta is currently seeking input from stakeholders and the public to inform the development of the Alberta Infrastructure Act, as well as a 20-year strategic capital plan for provincial infrastructure. The act is expected to be introduced in the fall 2020 legislative session, and the capital plan is expected to be released in early 2021.
The act will provide an outline of how government will prioritize capital spending, while the plan will anticipate future infrastructure needs. Infrastructure addressed in the process will include:
- Schools, universities, and colleges
- Healthcare facilities
- Roads and bridges
- Rural broadband and irrigation projects
- Infrastructure that supports natural resource development
Input into the act and capital plan can be provided through the completion of an online survey or through a written submission to infras.engagement@gov.ab.ca. The deadline to complete the survey or provide a written submission is August 10, 2020.
As rural Alberta faces unique challenges in relation to infrastructure investment and service delivery costs, RMA members are encouraged to provide input into the consultation process. For more information on the rural perspective on infrastructure investment, see RMA’s Transportation and Infrastructure Positions Statements.
For enquiries, please contact:
Wyatt Skovron
Senior Policy Advisor
wyatt@RMAlberta.com
Tasha Blumenthal
Director of External Relations & Advocacy
tasha@RMAlberta.com