Irrigation Waterline Project on Piikani Nation Reserve
Official title: Piikani Irrigation Waterline
The Piikani Nation is building a 3.5 km irrigation waterline on their reserve near Brocket, Alberta. The project will connect to an existing canal and support five irrigation areas. An old borrow pit will become a settling pond for the water intake.
Why This Matters
This project supports Indigenous agricultural development on Piikani Nation lands. If you're a member of the Piikani Nation or live nearby, this infrastructure could affect local water use and land access during construction.
What Could Change
If approved, a new 3.5 km waterline with a 30-metre right-of-way will be built across four land sections. The project will cross one unnamed stream, though no in-water work is expected.
Key Issues
- Will the waterline construction affect the unnamed stream crossing?
- Are there environmental concerns with converting the borrow pit into a settling pond?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.