A monthly update of recently added, under construction, and completed projects in the Alberta Major Projects Inventory.
April 1, 2022
Recently Added
26 projects were recently added to the Major Projects database in March 2022
Canadian Western Bank Tower - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Canadian-Western-Bank-Tower/10568
Proposed project will see a new 16-storey commercial tower rise in Edmonton's Ice District. The building will feature 200,000 square feet of AAA office space, with the option to increase the towers size by 2 to 5 floors before completion. The [Read More]
GoodLeaf Farms Vertical Farming Warehouse - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/GoodLeaf-Farms-Vertical-Farming-Warehouse/10551
GoodLeaf Farms is building a 74,000 square foot industrial vertical farming warehouse in southwest Calgary. The Government of Alberta has provided $2.73M in funding for the project.
Tilley Solar Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Tilley-Solar-Project/10547
Construction of a 23.6 Mw solar power project located 4.1 km northeast of Tilley and south of the Tilley A reservoir on Eastern Irrigation District Land. Project is currently working through approvals with the Alberta Utilities Commission.
Rockpoint and Inter Pipeline Carbon Sequestration Hub - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Rockpoint-and-Inter-Pipeline-Carbon-Sequestration-Hub/10546
Proposed project was submitted as part of Alberta’s Energy’s Request for Full Project Proposals to develop a new carbon sequestration hub in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. The project would provide carbon storage capacity of more than six million [Read More]
Edmonton - Calgary Hyperloop Project Test Track - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Edmonton-Calgary-Hyperloop-Project-Test-Track/10570
TransPod is planning to build a test track in Alberta in support of the proposed Edmonton - Calgary Hyperloop transportation project. In August 2020, TransPod entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Alberta to carry out [Read More]
St. Albert Urban Village - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/St-Albert-Urban-Village/10542
Construction of the St. Albert Urban Village on 12.85 acres of land. The development will include 300 long-term rental units, 100 assisted living units, 60,000 to 90,000 square feet of commercial space, all centered on a one acre park.
Rocky View Walmart Fulfillment Centre - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Rocky-View-Walmart-Fulfillment-Centre/10548
Construction of a 430,000 square foot high-tech sortation centre, that will be capable of shipping 20 million units annually. The new distribution centre will become the new delivery hub for western Canadian customers. The project will create 325 [Read More]
Nature's Wild Backyard at Edmonton Valley Zoo (Phase 2) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Nature-s-Wild-Backyard-at-Edmonton-Valley-Zoo-Phase-2/10552
Construction of phase 2 of Nature's Wild Backyard at Edmonton Valley Zoo includes renovations to existing areas of the Zoo, which will allow more exhibits to be open year-round. Project was approved by the City of Edmonton on March 21, 2022.
Glacier Gas Plant CSS (Phase 2) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Glacier-Gas-Plant-CSS-Phase-2/10567
Phase 2 will see approximately 136,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions captured annually from the Advantage Glacier Gas Plant. Location on map is not exact.
New Academic Building (Concordia University) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/New-Academic-Building-Concordia-University/10562
Construction of the New Academic Building (NAB), and Student Quadrangle (Quad) at Concordia University. The new building will feature 55 offices, 22 breakout rooms, 15 classrooms, 3 labs, 2 lecture theatres, and an underground parkade. The City [Read More]
TELUS Len Werry Turbine Replacement - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/TELUS-Len-Werry-Turbine-Replacement/10553
Replacement of the main rooftop turbine located in the TELUS Len Werry building in downtown Calgary. The applicant applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary in February 2022.
Highway 813 Bridge Replacement & Associated Roadwork - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Highway-813-Bridge-Replacement-Associated-Roadwork/10549
Replacement of the highway 813 bridge over the Athabasca River.
First & Park Residential Tower - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/First-Park-Residential-Tower/10543
First & Park is a residential tower that features 221 residential suites over 18 stories. The main floor features retail space, while parking is provided underground. The proponent applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary on March 7, [Read More]
Glacier Gas Plant CCS (Phase 1) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Glacier-Gas-Plant-CCS-Phase-1/10565
Phase 1 will capture an estimate 47,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Location on map is not exact.
East Pine Multi-Family Development - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/East-Pine-Multi-Family-Development/10544
Construction of a multi family affordable housing development which includes an four storey apartment complex that contain 85 units, and a townhouse component that contain 42 units. Construction will be phased.
Red Deer Gondola - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Red-Deer-Gondola/10569
Proposed project would see a 350 metre ropeway gondola built in Red Deer that would travers the Red Deer River from Canada 150 Square in Capstone to the South-West edge of Bower Ponds adjacent to the existing trail network.
Parkside Residential Building - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Parkside-Residential-Building/10540
Construction of a three storey residential complex in west Calgary (West Springs) that will contain 37 units upon completion. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on March 7, 2022.
Nisku Spine Road Extension - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Nisku-Spine-Road-Extension/10556
Extension of the Nisku Spine Road from Township Road 510, south to Airport Road.
Telus Health Innovations Lab - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Telus-Health-Innovations-Lab/10558
Improvements and enhancements to the Telus Health Innovations Lab in Calgary. Located on the 15th floor of the Telus Sky building. Proponent applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary in February 2022.
Stadium Plaza (Phase 1) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Stadium-Plaza-Phase-1/10563
Construction of a six-storey, 78 unit apartment building located near Commonwealth Stadium. The City of Edmonton issued a building permit for the project on March 22, 2022.
Intersection Improvements (Highway 2, 55 & 63) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Intersection-Improvements-Highway-2-55-63/10550
Intersection improvements located at Highway 55 and Highway 2 intersection, and Highway 55 and Highway 63.
Towers of Desrochers (Building B) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Towers-of-Desrochers-Building-B/10539
Construction of a four storey building that will contain two floors of office and retail services, and two floors of residential, which will contain 22 units. Below grade there will be an underground parkade. A building permit was issued by the [Read More]
Evanston Ridge - Building #2 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Evanston-Ridge-Building-2/10564
Construction of building #2 at 905 Evanston Drive NW will feature six stories and 106 units. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on March 22, 2022
Sobeys FreshCo Chalo Cornerstone - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Sobeys-FreshCo-Chalo-Cornerstone/10559
Construction of a new Sobeys FresCo Chalo located in the Cornerstone neighborhood. The proponent applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary in February 2022.
University of Calgary Social Science Building Re-Clad - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/University-of-Calgary-Social-Science-Building-Re-Clad/10554
Project will seek to re-clad the University of Calgary's social science building located on the main campus. The applicant was issued a building permit by the City of Calgary on March 19, 2022.
Glacier Gas Plant CSS (Phase 1B) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Glacier-Gas-Plant-CSS-Phase-1B/10566
Phase 1B will capture an estimated 16,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Location on map is not exact.
Under Construction
16 projects with a combined value of $483.2M are now under construction for the month of March 2022
Coronation Community Recreation Centre - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Coronation-Community-Recreation-Centre/2053
Construction of a community recreation centre in Coronation Park, with a fitness facility, velodrome, multi-purpose space, and more. The project was approved on December 14, 2021.
Rocky View Walmart Fulfillment Centre - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Rocky-View-Walmart-Fulfillment-Centre/10548
Construction of a 430,000 square foot high-tech sortation centre, that will be capable of shipping 20 million units annually. The new distribution centre will become the new delivery hub for western Canadian customers. The project will create 325 [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.
Chappelle 28 Apartment Complex - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Chappelle-28-Apartment-Complex/10571
Construction of two apartment buildings located within Chappelle that will contain 164 residential units, and one level of underground parking. A building permit was issued for the project by the City of Edmonton in January 2022.
Sterling Place Interior Renovations - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Sterling-Place-Interior-Renovations/8524
Renovation and densification of Sterling Place office tower in downtown Edmonton. The project will be completed in three phases.
Parkside Residential Building - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Parkside-Residential-Building/10540
Construction of a three storey residential complex in west Calgary (West Springs) that will contain 37 units upon completion. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on March 7, 2022.
Wellings of Red Deer - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Wellings-of-Red-Deer/10521
Wellings of Red Deer Phase one will include seventy-seven, one and two-bedroom villas within fifteen townhome-bungalows, along with the construction of the community clubhouse.
Stadium Plaza (Phase 1) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Stadium-Plaza-Phase-1/10563
Construction of a six-storey, 78 unit apartment building located near Commonwealth Stadium. The City of Edmonton issued a building permit for the project on March 22, 2022.
St Albert Place Lifecycle Repairs - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/St-Albert-Place-Lifecycle-Repairs/10573
Life cycle repairs to St Albert Place to replace aging infrastructure.
Towers of Desrochers (Building B) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Towers-of-Desrochers-Building-B/10539
Construction of a four storey building that will contain two floors of office and retail services, and two floors of residential, which will contain 22 units. Below grade there will be an underground parkade. A building permit was issued by the [Read More]
Evanston Ridge - Building #2 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Evanston-Ridge-Building-2/10564
Construction of building #2 at 905 Evanston Drive NW will feature six stories and 106 units. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on March 22, 2022
East Calgary Landfill Gas to Electricity Facility - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/East-Calgary-Landfill-Gas-to-Electricity-Facility/5529
Construction of a 1 MW methane gas to electricity facility located at the East Calgary Landfill. The project has received $5.9M in funding from the federal government in March 2019.
The Mustard Seed Ogden Hub:29 Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/The-Mustard-Seed-Ogden-Hub-29-Project/10572
Conversion of the former Ogden United Church into a new five storey 24 unit affordable housing project that will include a community hub and support space.
University of Calgary Social Science Building Re-Clad - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/University-of-Calgary-Social-Science-Building-Re-Clad/10554
Project will seek to re-clad the University of Calgary's social science building located on the main campus. The applicant was issued a building permit by the City of Calgary on March 19, 2022.
Garneau Tower Apartment Building - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Garneau-Tower-Apartment-Building/8518
Construction of a 14 storey residential building that will feature 228 residential units above ground floor commercial space, and a three storey underground parkade.
Uxborough Office Building - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Uxborough-Office-Building/5518
The Uxborough Office Building will be an 8 storey complex featuring 146,000 square feet of space.
Construction on the building began on September 17, 2021. The project is part of the broader $400M Uxborough Master Redevelopment.
Construction on the building began on September 17, 2021. The project is part of the broader $400M Uxborough Master Redevelopment.
Completed
8 projects with a combined value of $4.2B have been completed for the month of March 2022
Inter Pipeline Integrated Propane Dehydrogenation and Polypropylene Facility - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Inter-Pipeline-Integrated-Propane-Dehydrogenation-and-Polypropylene-Facility/592
The Alberta propane dehydrogenation (PDH) project will be developed in the Alberta Industrial Heartland on a 200-plus acre site. The facility will produce 1.1 billion pounds of polymer-grade propylene which will be delivered to an on-site [Read More]
Brooks 2 Solar Power Project - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Brooks-2-Solar-Power-Project/4144
The Brooks Solar 2 project is an expansion of the phase 1 development. The project will use 81,000 solar modules to build 32.8 Mw of energy capacity. The project was approved by the AUC in February 2020, and a permit has been issued by Newell [Read More]
Connect Centre (Block BG Retail Podium) - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Connect-Centre-Block-BG-Retail-Podium/4245
Construction of a three-storey commercial retail podium in Edmonton's ICE District. A parkade was previously built underground on the site. A building permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on October 9, 2020. The project has been delayed due [Read More]
The DeVille Apartment Complex - Building #1 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/The-DeVille-Apartment-Complex-Building-1/4127
Project details include a multi-phase project to built three rental apartment towers.
Building one will include a 12 storey tower that will contain 222 units over an underground parkade.
Building one will include a 12 storey tower that will contain 222 units over an underground parkade.
The DeVille Apartment Complex - Building #2 - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/The-DeVille-Apartment-Complex-Building-2/4280
Project details include a multi-phase project to built three rental apartment towers.
Building two will include a 12 storey tower that will contain 111 units over an underground parkade.
The City of Calgary issued a building permit on [Read More]
Building two will include a 12 storey tower that will contain 111 units over an underground parkade.
The City of Calgary issued a building permit on [Read More]
The Apollo at Greenwich - Building 'C' - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/The-Apollo-at-Greenwich-Building-C/4427
The Apollo at Greenwich - Building 'C' is a 4 story low rise condominium overtop an underground parkade. Upon completion the complex will have 40 residential units. A building permit was issued by the City of Calgary on April 20, 2021.
Callingwood Twin Arenas Rehabilitation - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Callingwood-Twin-Arenas-Rehabilitation/4322
The project will rehabilitate the Collingwood Twin Arenas in West Edmonton.
Safeway Glenmore Landing Renovations - http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Safeway-Glenmore-Landing-Renovations/4435
Renovation and modernization of the Safeway grocery store located at Glenmore Landing in Calgary. The proponent has applied for a building permit with the City of Calgary in April 2021.
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