EDMONTON – The City of Edmonton and Strathcona County have signed off on a plan to work together on projects on their shared boundary.
The two municipalities have completed and signed a Joint Planning Study named Boundary Interface Protocols and Strategies.
“Growth and development on each side of the border affects planning and infrastructure. We work closely with the City of Edmonton and regional counterparts so that development near our boundaries considers all stakeholders, regardless of jurisdiction,” Strathcona County manger planning and development services Ryan Hall said.
“It demonstrates leadership in cooperation between regional partners, acknowledging the actions of the one municipality affect its neighbour,” City of Edmonton acting director for regional planning Lindsey Butterfield said.
The municipalities are working together on protecting water quality in the North Saskatchewan River because creeks from Strathcona County and Edmonton flow into the river.
The City of Edmonton said a planning strategy between municipalities is important because environmental, social and economic issues cross boundaries.