A monthly update of recently added, under construction, and completed projects in the Alberta Major Projects Inventory.
August 1, 2021
Recently Added
24 projects were recently added to the Major Projects database in July 2021
Shell Polaris Carbon Capture Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Shell-Polaris-Carbon-Capture-Project/4490
The Polaris Carbon Capture project would have capacity to store up to 300 million tonnes of carbon over its lifetime from Shell's Scotford refinery and chemical plant in Strathcona County. The first phase of the project will capture and store [Read More]
Apex 3 Warehouse Distribution Centre - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Apex-3-Warehouse-Distribution-Centre/4508
The project will see a new warehouse distribution centre built in Northwest Edmonton's Mistatim Industrial Area in the Apex Business Park. The warehouse will measure approximately 548,142 square feet. The development is proceeding as a speculative [Read More]
Edmonton - Calgary High Speed Rail Line - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Edmonton-Calgary-High-Speed-Rail-Line/4494
On June 8, 2021, Prairie Link Rail Partnership announced an MOU with Alberta Transportation to build a high speed rail link between Edmonton and Calgary.
The project would allow passengers and freight to travel between the two cities at speeds up [Read More]
The project would allow passengers and freight to travel between the two cities at speeds up [Read More]
Calgary - Banff Rail Link - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Calgary-Banff-Rail-Link/4492
The project will build a rail link that will allow passengers to travel between the Calgary International Airport and Banff train station. Details include twinning the rail track along the CP Rail corridor to accommodate passenger trains. An MOU [Read More]
Renewable Natural Gas Facility - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Renewable-Natural-Gas-Facility/4489
The facility will capture methane emissions from manure and other organic waste to produce fuel. It is anticipated the facility will produce enough natural gas to heat 2,500 homes per year and reduce carbon emissions by 20,000 tonnes annually. The [Read More]
Prairie Sky Gondola - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Prairie-Sky-Gondola/4493
The Prairie Sky Gondola will link Edmonton's Whyte Avenue area through the North Saskatchewan River Valley to the Downtown core Prairie Sky will create 39 full-time operational jobs and approximately 120 jobs during the 18-month construction and [Read More]
Chin Reservoir Expansion - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Chin-Reservoir-Expansion/4498
Project aims to expand the Chin Reservoir located just east of Lethbridge. Once completed the project could add up to 200,000 new irrigated acres to the irrigation districts. The project was announced on July 9, 2021. Construction is anticipated to [Read More]
St Mary River Irrigation District Canal - Pipeline Conversion - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/St-Mary-River-Irrigation-District-Canal-Pipeline-Conversion/4499
Conversion of existing open-air irrigation canals to closed pipelines. The project will increase system efficiency, and reduce the amount of water loss. The project was announced in July 2021. Location on map is not exact.
St. Martin de Porres High School Addition - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/St-Martin-de-Porres-High-School-Addition/4503
Construction of additional space at St. Martin de Porres High School. Upon completion, the school will be able to accommodate up to 1,200 students in grades 8 to 12.
Sierra Greens - Building A, B and C - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Sierra-Greens-Building-A-B-and-C/4495
Construction of a three building apartment complex located in West Edmonton at 21817 - 91A Avenue NW. Building A will contain 66 units, Building B will contain 69 units, and Building C will contain 79 units for a total of 214 apartment units. A [Read More]
Hunting Hills High School Modernization - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Hunting-Hills-High-School-Modernization/4504
Modernization of the Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer. Upon completion, the high school will be able to accommodate up to 1,696 students in grades 9 to 12.
Calgary Zoo Canadian Wilds Redevelopment - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Calgary-Zoo-Canadian-Wilds-Redevelopment/4484
According to the Calgary Zoo, the redevelopment project will see larger, more complex habitats for some species, relocating other species to more suitable spaces and a new habitat for polar bears. The project was announced on July 6, 2021.
St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/St-Lorenzo-Ruiz-Middle-School/4500
Construction of the St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School which will be built to accommodate up to 715 students in grades 6 to 9.
Canary Biofuels Generation 2 Complex - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Canary-Biofuels-Generation-2-Complex/4506
Construction of a new biofuels facility near the Lethbridge Airport that will produce an estimated 70 million litres of high-value renewable biofuel. The facility will turn local agricultural waste, inedible animal fats, and used cooking oil into [Read More]
The Willow Apartment Complex - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/The-Willow-Apartment-Complex/4505
Construction of the Willow apartment complex will see a new eight storey residential building that will contain 120 units. Minor commercial space will be included at grade. A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 21, 2021.
Solution for Fort Vermilion (Phase 1 and Phase 2) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Solution-for-Fort-Vermilion-Phase-1-and-Phase-2/4502
Construction of a replacement school in Fort Vermilion, known as the "Solution for Fort Vermilion (Phase 1 and Phase 2)". Upon completion the school will be able to accommodate up to 300 students in grades K to 12. Location on map is not exact.
École Claudette-et-Denis-Tardif - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/École-Claudette-et-Denis-Tardif/4501
Construction of École Claudette-et-Denis-Tardif in Sherwood Park. Upon completion the school will be able to accommodate up to 420 students in grades K to 12.
Village at the Hamptons (Building 6) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Village-at-the-Hamptons-Building-6/4507
Construction of a six storey residential complex in west Edmonton that will include an underground parkade. The first floor will contain commercial space, while floors 2 to 6 will contain 89 residential units. A building permit was issued by the [Read More]
Konekt Inglewood Apartment - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Konekt-Inglewood-Apartment/4483
Construction of a three story, 104 unit apartment complex in Calgary's Inglewood neighbourhood. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on June 23, 2021.
Highway 1A Improvements (Cochrane) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Highway-1A-Improvements-Cochrane/4488
The Highway 1A Improvements project will take place in Cochrane from east of Centre Avenue to west of Fifth Avenue and will widen this corridor to four lanes, along with realignment of Fourth Ave to Fifth Ave, and adding turning lanes and parking [Read More]
Sage Hill Park II Apartments (Building #4000) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Sage-Hill-Park-II-Apartments-Building-4000/4485
Construction of a four storey apartment complex that will contain approximately 71 apartment units once complete. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on June 23, 2021.
Lynnbrooke Manor Apartment Complex - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Lynnbrooke-Manor-Apartment-Complex/4491
Construction of a six storey apartment complex that will contain 54 apartment units upon completion. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on July 7, 2021.
Doka Warehouse and Office - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Doka-Warehouse-and-Office/4486
Construction of new warehouse and office for Doka Canada, a formwork company. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on June 30, 2021.
Lethbridge Recovery Community - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Lethbridge-Recovery-Community/4496
Construction of a 50 bed recovery facility located just east of Lethbridge next to the Fresh Start Recovery Centre. Construction is expected to begin later in Fall 2021.
Under Construction
20 projects with a combined value of $593.2M are now under construction for the month of July 2021
Fort Road Widening (Yellowhead Trail to 66 Street) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Fort-Road-Widening-Yellowhead-Trail-to-66-Street/4075
Details include widening Fort Road to 6 lanes from Yellowhead Trail to 66 Street, widening of the CN Rail underpass, and increasing the clearance at the CN Rail underpass by lowering Fort Road.
Victoria Park - Stampede Station Modernization - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Victoria-Park-Stampede-Station-Modernization/4026
The project will modernize the Victoria Park/Stampede C-Train Station. The platforms will also be enlarged, lowered, and create low at grade pedestrian crossings. Construction began in July 2021.
Cielo Biodiesel Refinery (Dunmore 1) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Cielo-Biodiesel-Refinery-Dunmore-1/4168
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. The facility could employ 40 full-time staff and produce 83-million [Read More]
Lacombe BioRefinery - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Lacombe-BioRefinery/4248
Construction of a new bio refinery, that will take agricultural byproducts such as turning animal and plant waste from agriculture and food processing into organic fertilizer and renewable natural gas.
Project was announced on October 16, 2020 [Read More]
Project was announced on October 16, 2020 [Read More]
G.H. Dawe Community Centre Expansion - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/G-H-Dawe-Community-Centre-Expansion/4051
Expansion to the community centre, including an NHL-sized hockey rink, enlargement of the existing rink, expanded fitness centre, an outdoor spray park, enhanced parking and improved facility access.
Construction is tentatively scheduled for [Read More]
Construction is tentatively scheduled for [Read More]
Sierra Greens - Building A, B and C - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Sierra-Greens-Building-A-B-and-C/4495
Construction of a three building apartment complex located in West Edmonton at 21817 - 91A Avenue NW. Building A will contain 66 units, Building B will contain 69 units, and Building C will contain 79 units for a total of 214 apartment units. A [Read More]
Polykar Plastics Manufacturing Facility - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Polykar-Plastics-Manufacturing-Facility/3919
According to Polykar, the new facility will add approximately 30 million pounds of production capacity and expand the company’s reach and expertise to serve the retail, commercial, and institutional sectors. The location is just north of the [Read More]
Stoney Trail - Shaganappi Trail and Harvest Hills Boulevard Interchange Upgrades - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Stoney-Trail-Shaganappi-Trail-and-Harvest-Hills-Boulevard-Interchange-Upgrades/4346
Twinning of the existing interchange bridges at the Stoney Trail - Shaganappi Trail NW interchange and Stoney Trail - Harvest Hills Boulevard interchange.
Supportive Housing (Edmonton, Multiple Sites) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Supportive-Housing-Edmonton-Multiple-Sites/4383
Construction of three supportive housing sites in Edmonton's Westmount (54 units), Inglewood (30 units), and Terrace Heights (46 units) neighborhoods.Details of the project were announced on March 17, 2021. Funding is provided from the Rapid Housing [Read More]
The Willow Apartment Complex - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/The-Willow-Apartment-Complex/4505
Construction of the Willow apartment complex will see a new eight storey residential building that will contain 120 units. Minor commercial space will be included at grade. A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 21, 2021.
Seton Storm Trunk & Outfall and Rangeview Sanitary Trunk - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Seton-Storm-Trunk-Outfall-and-Rangeview-Sanitary-Trunk/4457
The Seton Storm Trunk and the Rangeview Sanitary Lateral will serve the Seton Community, Rangeview Area Structure Plan and Ricardo Ranch areas in southeast Calgary. Location on map is not exact.
Stoney Trail at 11 Street NE interchange - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Stoney-Trail-at-11-Street-NE-interchange/4408
Construction of a new interchange located at Stoney Trail and 11 Street NE. The interchange will provide access to the new communities of Lewisburg and the Keystone Common retail centre.
Windermere Fire Station 31 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Windermere-Fire-Station-31/3612
A new fire station in the southwest quadrant of the city to serve Windermere. The station is expected to be completed by 2023. A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton for the project on July 12, 2021.
Village at the Hamptons (Building 6) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Village-at-the-Hamptons-Building-6/4507
Construction of a six storey residential complex in west Edmonton that will include an underground parkade. The first floor will contain commercial space, while floors 2 to 6 will contain 89 residential units. A building permit was issued by the [Read More]
Konekt Inglewood Apartment - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Konekt-Inglewood-Apartment/4483
Construction of a three story, 104 unit apartment complex in Calgary's Inglewood neighbourhood. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on June 23, 2021.
Sage Hill Park II Apartments (Building #4000) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Sage-Hill-Park-II-Apartments-Building-4000/4485
Construction of a four storey apartment complex that will contain approximately 71 apartment units once complete. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on June 23, 2021.
Lynnbrooke Manor Apartment Complex - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Lynnbrooke-Manor-Apartment-Complex/4491
Construction of a six storey apartment complex that will contain 54 apartment units upon completion. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on July 7, 2021.
Horsefly Emergency Spillway (Phase 1) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Horsefly-Emergency-Spillway-Phase-1/4181
Construction of phase 1 of the Horsefly reservoir emergency spillway, south of Taber.
Funding for the project was announced on August 4, 2020.
Funding for the project was announced on August 4, 2020.
Doka Warehouse and Office - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Doka-Warehouse-and-Office/4486
Construction of new warehouse and office for Doka Canada, a formwork company. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on June 30, 2021.
NGL North Integrated Energy Infrastructure System - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/NGL-North-Integrated-Energy-Infrastructure-System/4440
According to Wolf Midstream, the NGL North project has three primary components. Components include an NGL recovery facility with an ultimate capacity of approximately one billion cubic feet per day, located in Northeast Alberta. An NGL [Read More]
Completed
10 projects with a combined value of $245.7M have been completed for the month of July 2021
Keephills Power Plant Natural Gas Conversion and Upgrades - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Keephills-Power-Plant-Natural-Gas-Conversion-and-Upgrades/4497
Conversion of the Keephills power plant from a coal system to natural gas. The project will also include upgrades, gas infrastructure and maintenance projects. The project was completed in mid-July 2021.
Century Place Office Renovation - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Century-Place-Office-Renovation/3855
Interior and exterior renovations to Century Place Office tower, including relocation of the City of Edmonton data centre into the building.
Woodhaven School Modernization - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Woodhaven-School-Modernization/3098
The project will upgrade and modernize the Woodhaven School to accommodate 900 students in grades 5 - 9.
Okotoks Arts and Learning Campus (Phase One) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Okotoks-Arts-and-Learning-Campus-Phase-One/4142
Phase one will include a learning campus, an office building that will include offices for Foothills and Christ the Redeemer school divisions, as well as an expanded home for the library.
Rosen Corporate Head Office - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Rosen-Corporate-Head-Office/4047
Modernization of the old Foremost Calgary South facility, with the addition of office space to support Rosen's operations.
A building permit was issued for the project on October 21, 2020.
A building permit was issued for the project on October 21, 2020.
Desrochers Village Building 1 + Parkade - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Desrochers-Village-Building-1-Parkade/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.
Bear Street Shared Street Reconstruction - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Bear-Street-Shared-Street-Reconstruction/3934
The project will work on street beautification, implement traffic calming measures, and create a barrier-free street so cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles can share the road equally.
Banff issued an RFP for the project Oct 10, 2019. [Read More]
Banff issued an RFP for the project Oct 10, 2019. [Read More]
Confederation Leisure Centre Interior Alterations - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Confederation-Leisure-Centre-Interior-Alterations/4241
Project will see interior alterations to the Confederation Leisure Centre, that will include some interior demolition.
The City of Edmonton Issued a building permit on October 6, 2020.
The City of Edmonton Issued a building permit on October 6, 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]
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