Dam, reservoir on Red Deer River would support increased population, irrigation
CBC NewsTaylor LambertA long-discussed, often-studied, never-built Red Deer River dam proposal dating back decades is being dusted off and resurrected by the provincial government.
A request for proposals (RFP) has been issued for a feasibility study of a new dam and reservoir east of Red Deer to address water availability concerns and provide irrigation for farming in east-central Alberta.
The project comes as the Prairies have continued to see significant drought in recent years. As climate change makes such weather…
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