Province announces 2015/2016 MSI funding allocations

Alberta Municipal Affairs today released a list of 2015/16 Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) allocations. MSI funding is designated for capital and operating projects.

MSI capital projects include:

• municipal roads and bridges
• public transit
• water and wastewater systems
• emergency services, facilities and equipment
• solid waste management facilities and equipment
• regional and community airport facilities and equipment
• other municipal buildings and facilities such as recreation and sports facilities, libraries, public works buildings and cultural/community centres

Excerpted below are the numbers for some southwestern Alberta communities.

The Town of Pincher Creek has been allocated a total of $758,030, which includes:

• $423,959 MSI capital component 
• $217,140 Basic Municipal Transportation Grant (BMTG) component
• $116,931 Operating funding

The Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 has been allocated a total of $943,303, which includes:

• $637,534 MSI capital component  
• $251,524 Basic Municipal Transportation Grant (BMTG) component
• $54,245 Operating funding

The Village of Cowley has been allocated a total of $165,949, which includes:

• $121,050 MSI capital component  
• $15,866 Basic Municipal Transportation Grant (BMTG) component
• $29,033 Operating funding

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has been allocated a total of $1,677,585, which includes:

• $1,197,745 MSI capital component 
• $333,900 Basic Municipal Transportation Grant (BMTG) component
• $145,940 Operating funding

The Town of Cardston has been allocated a total of $793,973, which includes:

• $389,016 MSI capital component 
• $214,800 Basic Municipal Transportation Grant (BMTG) component
• $190,157 Operating funding

The Town of Fort Macleod has been allocated a total of $661,297, which includes:

• $371,641 MSI capital component 
• $187,020 Basic Municipal Transportation Grant (BMTG) component
• $102,636 Operating funding

The Village of Glenwood has been allocated a total of $169,407, which includes:

• $126,393 MSI capital component 
• $17,566 Basic Municipal Transportation Grant (BMTG) component
• $25,448 Operating funding

Related links:

• For a full list of allocations visit MSI program allocations and accepted projects
• MSI program overview