Water is a critical economic development resource, particularly in the County of Newell where a dry climate necessitates wise and sophisticated water infrastructure investment and management. The County of Newell has recently been active in the identification of water resource, and the extension of piped water service:
Newell Regional Water Program
The Regional Water Program is a new initiative aimed at extension of piped water provision. A pipeline from Tilley to the Brooks Water Treatment Plant is currently under construction. Tenders for improvements to the Brooks Water Treatment Plant, and pipeline construction from Lake Newell Resort to the Rolling Hills Reservoir are in process.
Identifies water location, quality, and flow rates.
The County of Newell is committed to maximized quality of life, and therefore financially invests in key social/recreation infrastructure. Recent investments include the following:
Lakeside Leisure Centre
Completed in 2004 and partially financed by the County, the Leisure Centre is one of the best of its breed in Alberta:
- Lane Pool – six lane 25 metre pool with a 1-meter diving board (12 Feet as its deepest point). This pool is handicap accessible.
- Leisure/Wave Pool – with 13-different spray features, Lazy River, Handicap Accessibility, Tots Area and a Wave Machine (6 feet at its deepest point).
- Hot Tub - Large hot tub with Handicap Accessibility
- Sauna – Dry Sauna
- Steam Room
- Waterslide – 200 feet
- Fitness Centre – 5-treadmills, 3-elipticals, 4-bikes, 3-steppers, 2-upsteps, a universal gym, bench press, free weights, exercise balls and mats.
- Lockers & Showers (Day use only)
- Combatants Room – This is a designated for martial arts and wrestling programs.
- Flexhall (Gymnasium) – Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Floor Hockey, etc.
- Concession
- Curling Rink – 6 sheets of ice.
- Meeting Rooms – Two rooms with power point projectors, screen and audio equipment.
For more information -
City of Brooks Website
Outdoor Pool - Bassano
A mainstay of Bassano summer life for 40 years, the outdoor pool in the Town of Bassano was recently modernized with the financial assistance of the County of Newell.
Canadian Badlands - Tourism Promotion
Covering a broad swath of southern and eastern Alberta, the Canadian Badlands are a unique place to explore. Eons of compressed sea deposits have been carved by glaciation and subsequent erosion into a striking landscape of strangely-sculpted badland formations and rolling prairies bisected by coulees and deep river valleys. The County of Newell has been active in the formation stage of establishment of the Canadian Badlands organization.
For more information -
www.canadianbadlands.com 