A monthly update of recently added, under construction, and completed projects in the Alberta Major Projects Inventory.
July 1, 2020
Recently Added
18 projects were recently added to the Major Projects database in June 2020
Edson Mainline Expansion Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Edson-Mainline-Expansion-Project/4148
NOVA Gas has proposed to construct and operate approximately 85 km of 48 inch normal size pipeline in two sections, and associated facilities including valve sites and pipeline tie-ins to its current system.The project will increase pipeline [Read More]
Cypress Wind Power Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Cypress-Wind-Power-Project/4141
Construction of a wind power project that is anticipated to feature 48 wind turbines, and produce up to 200 MW of power in peak conditions.
The project was expected to break ground in spring 2020, however it has been delayed by 18 months due to [Read More]
The project was expected to break ground in spring 2020, however it has been delayed by 18 months due to [Read More]
Whitla Wind Power Project - Phase 3 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Whitla-Wind-Power-Project-Phase-3/4147
Phase 3 of the Whitla Wind Power Project will be built concurrently with Phase 2. It is anticipated phase 3 will create up to 54 megawatts of capacity with the addition of 15 new wind turbines. Upon completion, this will be the largest wind power [Read More]
Brooks Solar 2 Power Plant - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Brooks-Solar-2-Power-Plant/4144
The Brooks Solar 2 project is an expansion of the phase 1 development. The project will use 81,000 solar modules to build 26.5 Mw of energy capacity.
The project was approved by the AUC in February 20202, and a permit has been issued by Newell [Read More]
The project was approved by the AUC in February 20202, and a permit has been issued by Newell [Read More]
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.
Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant - Filter Pipe Gallery Upgrades - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Bearspaw-Water-Treatment-Plant-Filter-Pipe-Gallery-Upgrades/4145
Project will include a number of upgrades to the filter pipe gallery in the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant.
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.
Lauderdale Seniors Housing Redevelopment - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Lauderdale-Seniors-Housing-Redevelopment/4136
The Lauderdale seniors housing redevelopment will demolish an ageing 3 storey, 61 unit senior complex and replace the complex with a new 38 unit seniors home cottage units.
Manchester Square Retail Development - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Manchester-Square-Retail-Development/4140
Construction of 19 interconnected retail units in the Queen Mary Park neighborhood in Edmonton to be known as Manchester Square.
The City of Edmonton issued a building permit for the project in June 2020.
The City of Edmonton issued a building permit for the project in June 2020.
Beltline Affordable Housing Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Beltline-Affordable-Housing-Project/4146
Construction of a 51 unit affordable housing development in Calgary's Beltline neighbourhood. The development will feature 1 story below grade, and 4 stories above grade.
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.
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.
Northern Sunrise County Administration Building Expansion - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Northern-Sunrise-County-Administration-Building-Expansion/4149
Details include the renovation of a municipal administration office, along with an expansion that will create 5,000 square feet of additional space.
Meadowlark and Poundmaker Substation Upgrades - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Meadowlark-and-Poundmaker-Substation-Upgrades/4143
Project scope consists of modifications to both of the substations including the addition of transformers and associated works, circuit breakers and associated disconnect switches, as well site work and expansion of the switchyards. The proposed [Read More]
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]
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.
Plant Plus Warehouse - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Plant-Plus-Warehouse/4150
Plant Plus will expand into the Edmonton market, and will operate out of a space located just north of the Edmonton International Airport. Plant Plus produces natural packaging and other food products.
Under Construction
11 projects with a combined value of $243.9M are now under construction for the month of June 2020
Lowes Distribution Warehouse - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Lowes-Distribution-Warehouse/4113
Construction of a new 1.24-million square foot warehouse distribution centre to serve as a logistical hub for Lowe's Canada. The building will be located in Rocky View County's High Plains Industrial Park, and will be denoted as building [Read More]
Blackfalds Multi-Plex Expansion Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Blackfalds-Multi-Plex-Expansion-Project/3920
The expansion project will see the addition of a second ice rink, which will include seating for over 1200.
Construction began on June 19, 2020.
Construction began on June 19, 2020.
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.
88 Street SE Extension - Calgary - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/88-Street-SE-Extension-Calgary/4118
Extension of 88 Street SE in Calgary, from the Stoney Trail interchange south to 196 Avenue SE.
Superstore - Harvest Hills - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Superstore-Harvest-Hills/4112
Construction of a new 97,000 square foot Superstore grocery store location in the new Harvest Hils retail development off of Ellerslie Road and 54th Street SW in Edmonton.
Alberta Midland Railway Terminal - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Alberta-Midland-Railway-Terminal/4060
The expansion project will create nine new tracks and connect with the CP rail north of the existing site.
The project was announced in March 2020.
The project was announced in March 2020.
Infrastructure Building Roof Replacement - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Infrastructure-Building-Roof-Replacement/4081
Project will replace the buildings roof including the two mechanical penthouse roofs, add a new clerestory, renew the atrium, extend the north basement parking lot membrane, and replace the cooling tower roof.
Bowness Road Improvements (Montgomery Main Street Project) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Bowness-Road-Improvements-Montgomery-Main-Street-Project/4120
Project includes roadway and streetscape Improvements along Bowness Rd NW between 52 St NW to Mackay Road NW. Project to be known as Montgomery Main Street.
Southeast Edmonton Industrial Land Servicing - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Southeast-Edmonton-Industrial-Land-Servicing/4116
Project will create servicing for industrial land to allow for future development. Details generally include earthworks, site preparation, deep utilities, roadworks, shallow utilities, storm water management facility, erosion and sedimentation [Read More]
Beltline Affordable Housing Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Beltline-Affordable-Housing-Project/4146
Construction of a 51 unit affordable housing development in Calgary's Beltline neighbourhood. The development will feature 1 story below grade, and 4 stories above grade.
Plant Plus Warehouse - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Plant-Plus-Warehouse/4150
Plant Plus will expand into the Edmonton market, and will operate out of a space located just north of the Edmonton International Airport. Plant Plus produces natural packaging and other food products.
Completed
20 projects with a combined value of $3.3B have been completed for the month of June 2020
Alberta Carbon Trunk Line - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Alberta-Carbon-Trunk-Line/622
The Alberta Carbon Trunk Line is the world's largest carbon capture and storage project. It consists of a 240 km pipeline which will gather, compress and store up to 14.6 million tonnes of CO2 per year, and inject this CO2 into depleted oil [Read More]
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Grande-Prairie-Regional-Hospital/356
The new regional hospital and cancer centre in Grande Prairie will include 239 inpatient beds and an emergency department. The hospital will function as a regional referral centre for northwestern Alberta residents.
Christina Lake Phase 2B Brownfield Expansion - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Christina-Lake-Phase-2B-Brownfield-Expansion/3198
Expansion to MEG Energy's in situ Christina Lake oilsands project, known as phase 2B, that will add 13,000 bbl/d.
The project is funded by the sale of MEG's interest in the Stonefell Terminal, and Access Pipeline - and has contract capacity on [Read More]
The project is funded by the sale of MEG's interest in the Stonefell Terminal, and Access Pipeline - and has contract capacity on [Read More]
Keyera Wapiti Gas Plant Phase 2 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Keyera-Wapiti-Gas-Plant-Phase-2/3668
Addition of the second phase to the Wapiti Gas Plant, to be constructed concurrently with Phase 1. Phase 1 was announced in May 2017. In total, the expansion will add 150 million cubic feet per day of sour gas processing. For Phase 1 see "Keyera [Read More]
Milner 2 (M2) Power Generation Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Milner-2-M2-Power-Generation-Project/645
The 204MW Milner 2 (M2) Power Generation Project will be a natural gas-fired facility built on the site of the existing 150 MW HR Milner Generating Station (M1). MAXIM has the option in the future to increase the capacity of M2, in conjunction with [Read More]
Willow Square Continuing Care Centre - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Willow-Square-Continuing-Care-Centre/379
Willow Square Continuing Care Centre (formerly Parsons Creek) was moved to its new Willow Square location and placed on hold due to wildfires. Plans for the facility include a total of 144 beds for long-term care. Construction start has been moved [Read More]
Viking Connector Pipeline - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Viking-Connector-Pipeline/3898
The project will construct an 8-inch, 75-kilometre crude oil pipeline from Inter Pipeline’s Throne Station, connected to the Bow River pipeline system near Coronation to another pipeline system near Stettler. Volume forecasts for the pipeline are [Read More]
Encore Tower - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Encore-Tower/755
Project will be Edmonton's tallest condo tower upon completion. It will rise 43 storeys and reach a height of 138 meters. Encore will feature 179 units, prices start at $350,000.
Marten Hills Pipeline System - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Marten-Hills-Pipeline-System/3935
The Marten Hills Pipeline System consists of a new crude oil and condensate pipelines near Slave Lake, Alberta. The system will run 85km and terminate at an interconnection point with the Plains Midstream Rainbow pipeline system, which serves the [Read More]
Cold Lake Regional Water Supply Expansion - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Cold-Lake-Regional-Water-Supply-Expansion/2750
The project will draw water from Cold Lake, have the water treated at the Cold Lake Water Treatment Plant and expand supply to the town to Bonnyville through a waterline.
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.
Carmangay Grain Elevator - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Carmangay-Grain-Elevator/3810
The project consists of a new 42,000-tonne grain elevator in Carmangay that will have transportation infrastructure to load 134-grain car trains per hour.
Calgary Historic City Hall Rehabilitation - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Calgary-Historic-City-Hall-Rehabilitation/163
This 4 year project calls for the restoration the sandstone walls (There are approximately 15,522 sandstone pieces), fixing leaking walls, and windows. The building is designated as a heritage site and was built in 1911.
Belgravia Square - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Belgravia-Square/3845
The project consists of a four storey apartment complex in the Belgravia neighbourhood of Edmonton. The complex will feature 69 units when complete.
Shepard Station Building 1 - PBS Systems Tenant Fit Out - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Shepard-Station-Building-1-PBS-Systems-Tenant-Fit-Out/3983
The project involves the fitting out of a space located in the Shepard Station (Building #1) for PBS Systems. A building permit was issued for the project on December 6, 2019.
Monticello Condominiums Rebuild - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Monticello-Condominiums-Rebuild/3866
Rebuild of the Monticello Condos in the Blue Quill Neighbourhood of Edmonton after a fire destroyed the building in 2018.
Seton North Retail District (Building B2) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Seton-North-Retail-District-Building-B2/3955
The project will build a new retail building at the Seton North Retail District. The building, known as 'B2' had a building permit issued on November 6, 2019.
WestJet Lounge - Calgary International Airport (Terminal A) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/WestJet-Lounge-Calgary-International-Airport-Terminal-A/3996
The project details the construction of a new WestJet lounge for travellers, located in Terminal 'A' of the Calgary International Airport. Gensler, based in San Fransisco is the architecture firm on the project.
A building permit was issued for [Read More]
A building permit was issued for [Read More]
Secure Energy Tenant Fit Up - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Secure-Energy-Tenant-Fit-Up/3972
Fit up of Secure Energy's office space on the 21st-floor of Brookfield Place in downtown Calgary.
A building permit was received for the project on November 28, 2019.
A building permit was received for the project on November 28, 2019.
Bonaventure and Youngstown Industrial Foam and Overlay - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Bonaventure-and-Youngstown-Industrial-Foam-and-Overlay/3849
This project will include excavation, commercial crossing concrete work, and full depth reclamation with foamed asphalt in the Bonaventure and Youngstown Industrial areas.
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