Articles from Nenew Canada

The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and the Calgary Stampede have partnered with Truman to develop a new hotel at Stampede Park, Calgary's Culture + Entertainment District. This 13-storey hotel, featuring 320 rooms and extensive amenities, is part of a broader effort to boost the area's appeal and address growing hotel demand due to increased visitors. The project represents a significant private investment in the area and reflects confidence in Calgary's development potential. Construction is expected to begin in late 2025 and complete in late 2028.

The City of Edmonton has commenced major construction on the Capital Line South LRT Extension, a 4.5-kilometer project aimed at improving transit connections throughout the city. The project has received $365 million in funding from Alberta's government and will generate over 3,500 jobs. The extension will include two new stations and two bridges, with construction expected to last four to five years. Ledcor Group, along with AECOM, is leading the design and build of the first phase, which focuses on enhancing public transport infrastructure.

Construction has begun on the YCE Multiplex Project, a joint initiative by Yellowhead County and the Town of Edson, marking a significant milestone with its official groundbreaking ceremony. The project aims to replace the Edson & District Leisure Centre with a new recreational facility and is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The first phase includes site preparation and foundation work for the aquatics facility, with subsequent phases to add a new arena, gymnasium, and other recreational amenities. Officials emphasize the facility's potential to enhance regional attraction and support community growth.

The City of Edmonton is launching a large-scale construction initiative to accommodate its growing population with over 70 ongoing projects. Guided by The City Plan, the projects aim to enhance connectivity and sustainability, focusing on infrastructure renewal and expansion with a capital budget exceeding $7 billion. Key projects include the expansion of Terwillegar Drive, Jasper Avenue revitalization, and the extension of Edmontons's transit network, including significant work on the Valley Line West LRT and the Capital Line South Extension. These efforts illustrate the city's commitment to improving quality of life, sustainability, and accessibility for current and future generations of Edmontonians.

The Government of Alberta is investing over $141 million in capital funding for the Alberta Hospital Edmonton (AHE) to improve infrastructure and expand services. This includes constructing the Edmonton Recovery Community and the Northern Alberta Compassionate Intervention Centre, adding 225 addiction treatment beds to the existing 460 psychiatric treatment beds. Construction is set to begin in 2026, aiming to modernize the hospital and enhance mental health and addiction treatment facilities. More than $13 million will also be allocated to update and maintain AHE's infrastructure, including demolishing vacant buildings.

Construction has begun on Calgary's Rocky Ridge Athletic Park, a $25.1 million project aimed at expanding recreational opportunities in the northwest communities of Calgary. The park will feature two artificial turf sports fields, washrooms, parking, and more, and is expected to be completed by fall 2026. This development is in response to the demand for more playfields and is part of the larger Rocky Ridge Athletic Complex vision, which may include an indoor fieldhouse in the future.