A monthly update of recently added, under construction, and completed projects in the Alberta Major Projects Inventory.
August 1, 2020
Recently Added
25 projects were recently added to the Major Projects database in July 2020
Pembina Keephills Transmission Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Pembina-Keephills-Transmission-Project/4164
ATCO is constructing a new high-pressure natural gas pipeline from ATCO's existing Pembina Transmission system near Drayton Valley to ATCO's existing Keephills Transmission system in the Genesee area.
The purpose of this 59 km pipeline is to [Read More]
The purpose of this 59 km pipeline is to [Read More]
Vauxhall Solar Farm - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Vauxhall-Solar-Farm/4174
The Vauxhall Solar Farm is a 150 megawatt solar facility, located on approximately 1,300 acres of private land in the M.D. of Taber. The project will generate enough electricity to power more than 35,000 Alberta homes.
Airport City Solar - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Airport-City-Solar/4155
Construction of a 120Mw solar power plant located just west of the Edmonton International Airport. The development will take place on 627 acres of land leased by the airport to German based developer, Alpin Sun.
Highway 3 Twinning (Taber to Burdett) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Highway-3-Twinning-Taber-to-Burdett/4153
The project will twin highway 3 from Taber to Burdett. Design on the project will begin immediately and construction will begin in 2021.
Highway 11 Twinning - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Highway-11-Twinning/4162
Highway 11 will be twinned from Sylvan Lake to Rocky Mountain House. The total distance of new twinned highway is 66 kilometers.
The project, which was announced on July 17, is expected to support nearly 600 direct and indirect jobs.
The project, which was announced on July 17, is expected to support nearly 600 direct and indirect jobs.
Hydrogen Blending Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Hydrogen-Blending-Project/4169
Canadian Utilities Ltd, a subsidiary of ATCO, is planning on building a hydrogen blending facility near Fort Saskatchewan. Once complete, the project will be Canada's largest hydrogen blending project, injecting up to five per cent hydrogen by [Read More]
Exhibition Park Exolution - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Exhibition-Park-Exolution/4152
Construction of a new conference and event centre to be located at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge. The facility will have multiple halls, and measure 268,000 square feet once completed.
Wrentham Solar Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Wrentham-Solar-Project/4176
The proposed Wrentham Solar Project is a 41.4 megawatt solar facility, located on 334 acres of private land in Warner County. The project will generate enough electricity to power more than 10,300 Alberta homes upon completion.
Strathmore Solar Farm - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Strathmore-Solar-Farm/4175
The Strathmore Solar Farm is a 40.5 megawatt solar facility located on 320 acres of industrial land in the Town of Strathmore, immediately adjacent to the AltaLink Strathmore Substation. The project will generate enough electricity to power more [Read More]
Spring Coulee Solar Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Spring-Coulee-Solar-Project/4177
The Spring Coulee Solar Project is a 29.5 megawatt (MW) solar facility, located on 204 acres of private land in Cardston County. The project will generate enough electricity to power more than 5,000 Alberta homes upon completion.
Wellings of Calgary - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Wellings-of-Calgary/4171
Details include the construction of a 15-storey above grade seniors residence in northwest Calgary near Calgary Olympic Park. The building will feature 275 residential units for seniors, along with a four storey parkade that will contain 334 parking [Read More]
Burdett Solar Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Burdett-Solar-Project/4173
The Burdett Solar Project is a 20 MW solar project located on privately owned land in Forty Mile County. This project would produce enough energy to power approximately 3,300 homes annually.
RBC agreed to a power purchase agreement on July 28, [Read More]
RBC agreed to a power purchase agreement on July 28, [Read More]
Yellow Lake Solar Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Yellow-Lake-Solar-Project/4172
The Yellow Lake Solar Project is a 19 MW solar project located on privately owned land in Forty Mile County. This project would produce enough energy to power approximately 3,100 homes annually.
RBC agreed to a power purchase agreement on July [Read More]
RBC agreed to a power purchase agreement on July [Read More]
Cielo Biodiesel Refinery - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Cielo-Biodiesel-Refinery/4168
Details of the bio-diesel refinery include transforming organic waste, such as municipal trash and old railway ties into renewable diesel fuel through a patented chemical process.
University of Lethbridge District Heating and Cooling Centre - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/University-of-Lethbridge-District-Heating-and-Cooling-Centre/4157
Project will aim to upgrade the district heating and cooling centre that is currently located within University Hall.
The $20M investment will support 112 jobs during construction.
The $20M investment will support 112 jobs during construction.
Desrochers Village Building 1 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Desrochers-Village-Building-1/4158
Construction of a new condo building that will contain 60 residential units on floors 2 through 5. There will also be 8 main floor retail units.
A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 9, 2020.
A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 9, 2020.
Centaur Subaru Calgary - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Centaur-Subaru-Calgary/4170
Construction of a new Subaru dealership located at 3819 Macleod Trail in Calgary.
A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on July 22, 2020.
A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on July 22, 2020.
Conklin Sewage Lagoon and Outfall Upgrade - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Conklin-Sewage-Lagoon-and-Outfall-Upgrade/4163
$12 million is going towards a sewage lagoon upgrade and outfall project in Conklin.
The project was announced on July 17, 2020.
The project was announced on July 17, 2020.
National Block Office Complex - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/National-Block-Office-Complex/4167
Projects will build a 4-storey, 38,000 square foot office complex known as National Block. There will be 26,500 square feet of office space, along with 8,000 square feet of ground level retail space.
Lloydminister Fire Hall - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Lloydminister-Fire-Hall/4156
Construction of a new fire hall in Lloydminster, to replace fire hall #1 as it is reaching the end of its useful life.
Lethbridge Biogas Facility Expansion - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Lethbridge-Biogas-Facility-Expansion/4180
Lethbridge Biogas will expand its facility located in the Rave Industrial Park, to accommodate additional capacity. The facility produces renewable electricity through the use of organic resources such as agricultural manures and food processing [Read More]
Tamarack Sobeys Shopping Plaza - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Tamarack-Sobeys-Shopping-Plaza/4165
Construction of a new retail building that will contain 9 retail bays in the Tamarack neighborhood, next to Sobeys.
A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 16, 2020.
A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 16, 2020.
AAFC Lethbridge Research Centre - Lift Station Modernization - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/AAFC-Lethbridge-Research-Centre-Lift-Station-Modernization/4154
Modernization of three lift stations located at the AAFC Lethbridge Research Centre. The lift stations are currently 37 years old, with only one retrofit taking place since construction. The electrical and mechanical systems are at the end of their [Read More]
Saint A Apartments - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Saint-A-Apartments/4160
Construction of a new 8 story multi-family rental development in St. Albert, on the former site of the Flying Pig Pub. The development will be Canada's first 0 emission multi-family development.
Project will begin construction in summer 2020, [Read More]
Project will begin construction in summer 2020, [Read More]
Peace River - La Crete Natural Gas Pipeline - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Peace-River-La-Crete-Natural-Gas-Pipeline/4159
Northern Lights Gas Co-op will be installing 92 kilometres of six-inch high-pressure natural gas line from Peace River to La Crete. The pipeline will begin at Nova Gas Transmissions Wolverine River pipeline.
The Government of Alberta is [Read More]
The Government of Alberta is [Read More]
Under Construction
15 projects with a combined value of $534.3M are now under construction for the month of July 2020
Metro Line Extension, Blatchford - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Metro-Line-Extension-Blatchford/3781
Work includes construction of a new light rail transit vehicle garage in Montrose, construction of two new stations (NAIT & Blatchford) with a 1.6 km track extension, and decommissioning the former temporary NAIT station. The Government of Alberta [Read More]
Cougar Creek Flood Retention Structure - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Cougar-Creek-Flood-Retention-Structure/140
A 30 m high flood retention structure, designed to stop 650,000 cubic metres of water and sediment.
Clifton Manor Expansion - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Clifton-Manor-Expansion/385
The Clifton Manor is a seniors village offering a variety of housing options, including independent living, assisted living and long-term care. It is undergoing an expansion to accommodate additional residents.
A building permit was issued by the [Read More]
A building permit was issued by the [Read More]
Stadium LRT Station Redevelopment - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Stadium-LRT-Station-Redevelopment/3835
Redevelopment of the 40-year-old stadium LRT Station which is now at the end of its lifespan. The project would remove the underground concourse, provide barrier-free access at the end of each platform, and add a new platform on the west side of the [Read More]
Desrochers Village Building 1 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Desrochers-Village-Building-1/4158
Construction of a new condo building that will contain 60 residential units on floors 2 through 5. There will also be 8 main floor retail units.
A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 9, 2020.
A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 9, 2020.
Centaur Subaru Calgary - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Centaur-Subaru-Calgary/4170
Construction of a new Subaru dealership located at 3819 Macleod Trail in Calgary.
A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on July 22, 2020.
A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on July 22, 2020.
National Block Office Complex - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/National-Block-Office-Complex/4167
Projects will build a 4-storey, 38,000 square foot office complex known as National Block. There will be 26,500 square feet of office space, along with 8,000 square feet of ground level retail space.
Beaumaris Lake Park Rehabilitation - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Beaumaris-Lake-Park-Rehabilitation/4132
Project will restore and rehabilitate the Beaumaris Lake Park in north Edmonton.
Chalo Freshco Grocery Store Tamarack - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Chalo-Freshco-Grocery-Store-Tamarack/4133
Construction of a new grocery store known as Chalo Freshco to be located in the Tamarack neighbourhood in Edmonton. Upon completion, the development will have nearly 55,000 square feet of grocery retail space.
Construction is expected to begin [Read More]
Construction is expected to begin [Read More]
Manchester Operations Yard Upgrades - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Manchester-Operations-Yard-Upgrades/4135
A two phased project to upgrade the Manchester Operations Yard in Calgary. Phase 1 will occur in 2020 and build a larger building to support gravel operations. Phase 2 will occur in 2021 and will build a smaller building to handle road salt.
Whitemud Drive Eastbound Rehabilitation (75 St to 97 St) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Whitemud-Drive-Eastbound-Rehabilitation-75-St-to-97-St/4137
Project will rehabilitate the asphalt surface, signage and landscaping along Whitemud Drive (eastbound only) between 75 Street and 97 Street.
Tamarack Sobeys Shopping Plaza - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Tamarack-Sobeys-Shopping-Plaza/4165
Construction of a new retail building that will contain 9 retail bays in the Tamarack neighborhood, next to Sobeys.
A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 16, 2020.
A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 16, 2020.
William Watson Lodge Modernization - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/William-Watson-Lodge-Modernization/4134
The William Watson Lodge, located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is set to be modernized.
112 Avenue Rehabilitation (68 Street to 75 Street, Edmonton) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/112-Avenue-Rehabilitation-68-Street-to-75-Street-Edmonton/4138
Project will rehabilitate 112 Avenue from 68 Street to 75 Street.
Whitemud Drive Retaining Wall Rehabilitation - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Whitemud-Drive-Retaining-Wall-Rehabilitation/4139
Rehabilitation of two slope structures along Whitemud Drive in Edmonton. The first structure is located between 156 Street and 159 Street (bin-wall rehabilitation), while the second structure is located between 111 Street and 122 Street (retaining [Read More]
Completed
9 projects with a combined value of $212.6M have been completed for the month of July 2020
Morinville Grain Elevator - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Morinville-Grain-Elevator/4151
The project consists of a new 41,840-tonne grain elevator just west of Morinville that will have transportation infrastructure to load 134-grain car trains per hour.
Prairie Sunlight Solar Project Phase 2 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Prairie-Sunlight-Solar-Project-Phase-2/4178
The Prairie Sunlight II Solar Project is a 24.5 megawatt solar facility, located on 160 acres of private land in the M.D. of Taber. Upon completion, the project will generate enough electricity to power more than 6,000 Alberta homes.
Prairie Sunlight Solar Project Phase 3 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Prairie-Sunlight-Solar-Project-Phase-3/4179
The Prairie Sunlight III Solar Project is a 22 megawatt solar facility, located on 193 acres of Bow River Irrigation District land in the M.D. of Taber. Upon completion, the project will generate enough electricity to power more than 5,400 Alberta [Read More]
McKenzie Lake Slope Stabilization and Pathway Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/McKenzie-Lake-Slope-Stabilization-and-Pathway-Project/3572
Project will stabilize the slopes around McKenzie Lake, which includes excavation, drilling and installing micro piles, and tie back anchors.
There is also a path reconstruction component involved with this project.
There is also a path reconstruction component involved with this project.
Holiday Inn Express (St Albert) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Holiday-Inn-Express-St-Albert/3794
Construction of a four storey, 120 room hotel complex (Holiday Inn Express) along St Albert Trail, in St Albert.
The Rise in the Parks of Harvest Hills - Building 16 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/The-Rise-in-the-Parks-of-Harvest-Hills-Building-16/3949
The project involves the construction of building #16 of The Rise in the Parks of Harvest Hills. This project is creating a new townhome complex near the Deerfoot Trail in north Calgary.
A building permit was issued on October 30, 2019.
A building permit was issued on October 30, 2019.
Aspera Apartment Development - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Aspera-Apartment-Development/3879
Construction of a 4 storey, 85 unit apartment complex in the Griesbach neighbourhood.
Erin Ridge Plaza Retail Buildings EPC - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Erin-Ridge-Plaza-Retail-Buildings-EPC/3962
Construction of 9 retail buildings in the Erin Ridge area of St Alberta. Each building will contain between 1-7 units of commercial space. Construction began in Q3 2019.
170 Street Bridge Rehabilitation (CN Rail Bissell Yard) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/170-Street-Bridge-Rehabilitation-CN-Rail-Bissell-Yard/3847
The project will rehabilitate the northbound bridge where 170th street in Edmonton crosses the CN Rail Bissell Yard .
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