A monthly update of recently added, under construction, and completed projects in the Alberta Major Projects Inventory.
February 1, 2023
Recently Added
20 projects were recently added to the Major Projects database in January 2023
Homestead Solar Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Homestead-Solar-Project/10836
The Homestead Solar Project will be located approximately 11 kilometers from Claresholm, and upon completion will supply the power grid will approximately 400 MW of additional capacity. The proponent submitted an application to AESO in 2022. [Read More]
Kiwetinohk Energy Sylvan Solar Farm - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Kiwetinohk-Energy-Sylvan-Solar-Farm/10828
Proposed construction of a 170 MW solar project on approximately 930 acres of private land, 14 km southwest of Sylvan Lake. The project proponent will submit an application to the Alberta Electricity Systems Operator (AESO) in 2023. Construction [Read More]
Stettler Solar and Battery Storage Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Stettler-Solar-and-Battery-Storage-Project/10826
The project is expected to add up to 25 MW of capacity to the Alberta power grid, and include a 16 MW battery storage system. The proponent will file the application for the project with the Alberta Utilities Commission in 2023. Location on the [Read More]
Harlow at Wolf Willow Apartment Complex - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Harlow-at-Wolf-Willow-Apartment-Complex/10837
The Harlow at Wolf Willow Apartment Complex will feature two, six storey buildings that each contain approximately 62 units, for a total of 124 units. The proponent has applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary on January 25, 2023.
Salt Flats Solar Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Salt-Flats-Solar-Project/10827
The project will see an 18.5 MW solar project built within Brooks city limits on a quarter section of land. The proponent is holding engagement session in 2023. See the website below for more details.
Fulton Creek Business Park Building 2 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Fulton-Creek-Business-Park-Building-2/10835
Construction of building two at the Fulton Creek Business Park will see a new 265,000 square foot warehousing/distribution type facility built off of 34th Street in Edmonton.
Emerald Sky West (Phase 2 of Emerald Sky) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Emerald-Sky-West-Phase-2-of-Emerald-Sky/10839
Proposed construction of Emerald Sky West, the second phase of the Emerald Sky development. The building will contain approximately 147 units upon completion, The proponent applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary in January 2023.
River's Edge Apartments - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/River-s-Edge-Apartments/10830
Construction of a six storey apartment building that will contain 90 units upon completion. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary of January 18, 2023.
ICON at Mission - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/ICON-at-Mission/10838
Proposed construction of a five storey apartment building in Calgary's Mission neighbourhood.
Red Embers Mixed-Use Development - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Red-Embers-Mixed-Use-Development/10821
The Red Embers mixed use development will see a four storey building built in the Redstone area of north east Calgary, and feature 16 retail units at grade and 51 residential units above grade. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on [Read More]
Mahogany Bluebird Storage and Great White Express Auto Wash - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Mahogany-Bluebird-Storage-and-Great-White-Express-Auto-Wash/10818
StoreWest & Bluebird Storage intend to build a multi-storey self storage facility with an express car wash tunnel integrated into the ground floor of the building in the second phase of Hopewell’s Mahogany Village Market. The proponent applied for [Read More]
15 Skyview Point Crescent NE Apartment - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/15-Skyview-Point-Crescent-NE-Apartment/10831
Construction of a new 100 unit apartment in Skyview Ranch. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on January 19, 2023.
Fulton Creek Business Park Building 1 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Fulton-Creek-Business-Park-Building-1/10834
Construction of building one at the Fulton Creek Business Park will see a new 148,000 square foot warehousing/distribution type facility built off of 34th Street in Edmonton.
Maple Crest Place - Building 5 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Maple-Crest-Place-Building-5/10822
Construction of a 4 storey apartment complex in the neighbourhood of Maple in east Edmonton. Upon completion the complex will contain 67 units. A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on January 13, 2023.
Jackpot Casino Relocation (Red Deer) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Jackpot-Casino-Relocation-Red-Deer/10816
The project will see the conference centre at the Cambridge Hotel converted into the new Jackpot Casino location. Additionally, two food and beverage establishments will be demolished for additional parking. The project was approved by AGLC in July [Read More]
5440 72 Avenue SE Warehouse - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/5440-72-Avenue-SE-Warehouse/10817
Construction of a new two storey warehouse distribution centre type facility in the Great Plains Industrial area of south east Calgary. One unit will be occupied by Accurate Screen, while the remaining space is not yet leased. The proponent [Read More]
StoneGate Landing Warehouse (Phase 5, Building B4) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/StoneGate-Landing-Warehouse-Phase-5-Building-B4/10819
Construction of a new warehouse and distribution centre in the StoneGate Landing area, known as building B4. The proponent applied for a building permit in August 2022 and a permit was issued by the City of Calgary on January 3, 2023.
The Ampersand East Tower, Floors 16 to 20 Tenant Fit-Up - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/The-Ampersand-East-Tower-Floors-16-to-20-Tenant-Fit-Up/10820
The project will see floor 16 through 20 fit-up for a new and undisclosed tenant in the the Ampersand East Tower in downtown Calgary. The proponent applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary in November 2022, and was issued on January [Read More]
Environment and Climate Change Canada - Tenant Fit Up - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Environment-and-Climate-Change-Canada-Tenant-Fit-Up/10823
Fit up on a new space that will be occupied by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Calgary. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on January 10, 2023.
Sovereign 17th Avenue Apartment Building - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Sovereign-17th-Avenue-Apartment-Building/10840
Sovereign is a proposed residential tower that will contain 155 residential units over 14 stories of space.
Under Construction
18 projects with a combined value of $1.6B are now under construction for the month of January 2023
Strathcona Refinery Renewable Diesel Expansion - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Strathcona-Refinery-Renewable-Diesel-Expansion/4517
Imperial Oil plans to use canola, soy, and/or sunflower oils in combination with hydrogen, produced from natural gas with carbon-sequestration facilities, to make its renewable diesel at its Strathcona Refinery near Edmonton. The facility will [Read More]
Forty Mile Wind Project (RESC) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Forty-Mile-Wind-Project-RESC/10843
The Forty Mile Wind Project (RESC), located approximately 6 kilometers from Bow Island, will see 70 wind turbines erected between two phases that will add 399 MW of capacity to the Alberta grid.
Winnifred Wind Power Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Winnifred-Wind-Power-Project/10842
The Winnifred Wind Power Project will see approximately 22 wind turbines built on land 5.5 km north of the hamlet of Whitla, in the County of Forty Mile No. 8, and Cypress County.
Frontier Kensington - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Frontier-Kensington/10829
Construction of an eight story condo complex that will contain retail on the main floor, and 266 residential above the CRU's. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on January 21, 2023.
Nisku Twin Arena - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Nisku-Twin-Arena/10832
Construction of a new hockey arena in Nisku that will feature two NHL sized rinks, along with a players lounge, gym, box seats, restaurant, and more. The facility will measure approximately 133,000 square feet upon completion. The location on the [Read More]
River's Edge Apartments - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/River-s-Edge-Apartments/10830
Construction of a six storey apartment building that will contain 90 units upon completion. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary of January 18, 2023.
Red Embers Mixed-Use Development - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Red-Embers-Mixed-Use-Development/10821
The Red Embers mixed use development will see a four storey building built in the Redstone area of north east Calgary, and feature 16 retail units at grade and 51 residential units above grade. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on [Read More]
Mahogany Bluebird Storage and Great White Express Auto Wash - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Mahogany-Bluebird-Storage-and-Great-White-Express-Auto-Wash/10818
StoreWest & Bluebird Storage intend to build a multi-storey self storage facility with an express car wash tunnel integrated into the ground floor of the building in the second phase of Hopewell’s Mahogany Village Market. The proponent applied for [Read More]
15 Skyview Point Crescent NE Apartment - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/15-Skyview-Point-Crescent-NE-Apartment/10831
Construction of a new 100 unit apartment in Skyview Ranch. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on January 19, 2023.
StoneGate Landing Warehouse (Phase 5, Building B3) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/StoneGate-Landing-Warehouse-Phase-5-Building-B3/10602
Construction of a new warehouse and distribution centre in the StoneGate Landing area, known as building B3. The proponent applied for a building permit in August 2022 and a permit was issued by the City of Calgary on January 3, 2023.
East Calgary Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Station - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/East-Calgary-Household-Hazardous-Waste-Transfer-Station/10514
Construction of the East Calgary Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Station located at 7019 34 Avenue SE. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on January 12, 2023.
Maple Crest Place - Building 5 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Maple-Crest-Place-Building-5/10822
Construction of a 4 storey apartment complex in the neighbourhood of Maple in east Edmonton. Upon completion the complex will contain 67 units. A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on January 13, 2023.
5440 72 Avenue SE Warehouse - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/5440-72-Avenue-SE-Warehouse/10817
Construction of a new two storey warehouse distribution centre type facility in the Great Plains Industrial area of south east Calgary. One unit will be occupied by Accurate Screen, while the remaining space is not yet leased. The proponent [Read More]
StoneGate Landing Warehouse (Phase 5, Building B4) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/StoneGate-Landing-Warehouse-Phase-5-Building-B4/10819
Construction of a new warehouse and distribution centre in the StoneGate Landing area, known as building B4. The proponent applied for a building permit in August 2022 and a permit was issued by the City of Calgary on January 3, 2023.
The Ampersand East Tower, Floors 16 to 20 Tenant Fit-Up - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/The-Ampersand-East-Tower-Floors-16-to-20-Tenant-Fit-Up/10820
The project will see floor 16 through 20 fit-up for a new and undisclosed tenant in the the Ampersand East Tower in downtown Calgary. The proponent applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary in November 2022, and was issued on January [Read More]
Environment and Climate Change Canada - Tenant Fit Up - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Environment-and-Climate-Change-Canada-Tenant-Fit-Up/10823
Fit up on a new space that will be occupied by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Calgary. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on January 10, 2023.
Rundlehorn Professional Centre - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Rundlehorn-Professional-Centre/10709
The Rundlehorn Professional Centre will be located at 6927 Rundlehorn Dr NE and contain approximately 25,000 square feet of commercial space over two floors. The proponent applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary on Oct 28, 2022 and [Read More]
Canmore Hotel Modernization and Nordic Spa - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Canmore-Hotel-Modernization-and-Nordic-Spa/10748
The project will see the former Holiday Inn, in Canmore, modernized into a Basecamp Resort with approximately 100 bedrooms, and will seek to built a new Nordic spa on 1.5 acres of land adjacent to the hotel. The project was announced in November [Read More]
Completed
9 projects with a combined value of $539.0M have been completed for the month of January 2023
Hilda Wind Power Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Hilda-Wind-Power-Project/10841
The Hilda Wind Power Project will see 20 wind turbines built that will produce up to 100 MW of capacity for the Alberta grid. The project would produce enough electricity to power approximately 50,000 Alberta homes.
Mathison Hall at the Haskayne School of Business - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Mathison-Hall-at-the-Haskayne-School-of-Business/4079
Construction of a new building on the University of Calgary campus, to be known as Mathison Hall. The building will contain 108,000 square feet of space over four floors and contain a pedway to Scurfield Hall. The new building will be home to the [Read More]
Deerfoot Solar Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Deerfoot-Solar-Project/5536
Construction of a 37 MW solar power generation facility located within City of Calgary municipal limits. Upon completion, the project will supply electricity to an estimated 8,000 homes.
Michichi Solar Generation Facility - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Michichi-Solar-Generation-Facility/4468
Construction of a 25 MW solar facility located just north of Drumheller. The project was acquired by Capstone Infrastructure Partners in March 2021. The location on the map is not exact.
Paul Kane High School Replacement - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Paul-Kane-High-School-Replacement/4233
The Paul Kane High School replacement project will be home to 1,500 students upon completion.
Construction began in September 2020. The school will be operated by The St. Albert School Division.
Construction began in September 2020. The school will be operated by The St. Albert School Division.
Barlow Solar Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Barlow-Solar-Project/3811
The proposed project consists of a 27 Mw solar farm that will sit on 156 acres of land off Barlow Trail SE in Calgary. The solar farm would contain 1,576 solar panels and power up to 4,500 homes.
Prairie Sky School - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Prairie-Sky-School/4317
Construction of a new elementary/middle school in Calgary's Skyview Ranch. Upon completion, the school will be able to accommodate up to 900 students in grades K through 9. The school will be part of The Calgary School Division.
Cedarglen Harvest Hills - Phase 3 Building 1 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Cedarglen-Harvest-Hills-Phase-3-Building-1/4378
Construction of the first building pf phase 3 of Cedarglen's Harvest Hills development. Upon completion, the condo will feature 120 units. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on March 5, 2021.
Greenbriar Lane Retail Building (CRU K) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Greenbriar-Lane-Retail-Building-CRU-K/10657
Construction of a 30,000 square foot building located at 45 Greenbriar Lane. The main floor will contain retail space, and the second floor will contain office space. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on July 13, 2022.
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