Water and Wastewater Pipeline Project for Mînî Thnî (Morley) First Nation

Official title: North MÎnÎ ThnÎ Water and Wastewater Linear Infrastructure Project

Closed Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Housing & Communities Indigenous & Northern
Indigenous Services Canada is reviewing a water and wastewater infrastructure project for Mînî Thnî (Stoney Nakoda Nation) in Alberta. The project would install new pipelines connecting to the existing water treatment plant, running mostly along roadside ditches. Construction would cross Highway 1A twice and pass near the Bow River/Ghost Lake Reservoir.

Why This Matters

Live in Mînî Thnî? This project would bring water and sewer service to more homes in your community. The construction will cross Highway 1A twice, so expect some traffic disruptions. The work happens near the Bow River, so environmental protections matter for local water quality.

What Could Change

If approved, new water and sewer pipelines would be installed across 40,000 square metres. Construction would use open-cut trenching along roadsides and horizontal directional drilling under Highway 1A. Environmental conditions may require protections for bull trout habitat in the Bow River area.

Key Issues

  • Will construction near the Bow River/Ghost Lake Reservoir affect water quality or fish habitat?
  • How will the Highway 1A crossings be managed to minimize traffic disruption?
  • What protections are needed for the Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Zone?

Indigenous Consultation

This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.