Edmonton incinerator delayed by high costs and labour shortages

High costs and labour shortages could delay the opening of the new Edmonton incinerator by two years, according to officials.

The redevelopment at Edmonton Eco Park started in September 2022 and was expected to open in 2025.

But the NLWA, which is leading the project, said the incinerator will not be fully up and running until 2027, because of a “challenging period” for the construction industry.

The new incinerator was designed to replace the existing, ageing waste-burning facility.

Global inflation, rising labour costs and expensive construction materials have all been blamed by the…