Construction on new South Coaldale Regional Stormwater Management Facility underway

A new construction project that aims to better protect the Coaldale area from overland flooding is underway.

Work has started on a new South Coaldale Regional Stormwater Management Facility.

The town says for decades the community has been vulnerable to flooding events that have impacted homes, businesses and essential infrastructure.

The facility will help mitigate runoff from a 3,600-hectare rural catchment area during storm events.

Once completed, it will protect more than 750 homes in the town and Lethbridge County, along with roadways, municipal infrastructure and agricultural land.

Construction is anticipated to be complete by fall of 2026.