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Projects in Alberta
Deerfoot Trail
Project location: Calgary, Alberta
The interchange structure at Highway 2 and 196 Avenue, over Deerfoot Trail in Calgary, is being twinned with funding from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and the Province of Alberta.
This project will widen the existing overpass structure to four lanes. The interchange serves the neighbouring communities of Seton and Cranston in Calgary by providing access to Deerfoot Trail.
The Trail is the major north/south transportation route through the City of Calgary and part of the Alberta's North/South Trade Corridor. The project will also provide an important access route to the new South Calgary Hospital.
Federal contribution : $2,277,000
Telus World of Science
Project location: Calgary, Alberta
The new Telus World of Science will replace the Calgary Science Centre and Creative Kids Museum which is functioning beyond capacity. This new science centre will provide access to quality exhibits to more visitors in the region.
Preparation of the site flood plain is underway. Clean soil has been dumped into the site in order to increase the land level since the project is located beside a creek. The site will be raised by two meters in total.
The Centre aims to inspire youth to participate in science as well as think about careers in science. It will also provide more scientific resources that can provide support to the community in a variety of ways.
"Our commitment is to reach beyond our boundaries to fuel innovation, inspire creativity, and to provide unique and accessible ways to engage in the world of science, technology and the arts
," says Jennifer Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Telus World of Science.
Federal contribution : $40,000,000
Innisfail Library
Project Location: Innisfail, Alberta
The Town of Innisfail is home to over 7,800 residents, along the major north/south QE II corridor, between Calgary and Edmonton. The Innisfail Library is a regional facility that serves approximately 10,000 residents in the Town of Innisfail and the surrounding Red Deer County.
This project involves relocating and expanding the library to address space constraints, accessibility problems and security issues. The existing library, located in the middle of the town's business area, lacks the capacity to accommodate key programs, support technological innovations, or provide easy access for all users.
Thanks to contributions from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, a new larger library is being constructed in a developing area of the town that will improve accessibility and allow for the development of external green space areas. The expanded facility will also make room for increased technology components, children's programming, guest speakers and a dedicated space for teen services.
Once completed, the new energy efficient library will provide the area with a crucial gathering space and resource centre.
Federal contribution : $2,906,173
Hwy 11A Interchange Upgrade (Diamond Conversion)
Project Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Traffic safety and circulation in Red Deer County will be improving once a new interchange is completed where the Deerfoot Trail meets Highway 11A. The project, which is cost-shared between the Alberta and federal governments, is receiving $19.6 million in Infrastructure Stimulus funds.
The interchange is being converted from a traditional cloverleaf layout to a diamond configuration. As traffic volumes grew over the decades, the cloverleaf configuration created safety concerns and delays along Highway 2.
Highway 2 is a major transportation route through Red Deer County and serves as major north/south trade corridor in Alberta. Construction is expected to be completed during the summer of 2010 for the benefit of residents, business and tourists alike.
Federal Contribution: $9,803,000
Elevator and Cargill Roads
Project Location: Spirit River, Alberta
The Town of Spirit River is in northwestern Alberta, where its local economy is supported by agriculture and oil and gas industry. With a population of approximately 1,100 residents, it is a major trading area for the large rural population estimated at 10,000.
Elevator and Cargill roads in this community are important access routes that contribute to the Central Peace Region's economic development. The routes carry an average of 1,020 truck loads a year, supporting upwards of $120 million/year in regional revenues.
Both roads were enhanced and repaved in 2009, thanks to federal infrastructure stimulus funds together with provincial and municipal contributions in this $10 million project.
This overlay project has helped sustain jobs in the area, while also increasing road safety for truckers and their equipment. It has also improved access to the industrial and agricultural network, which will in turn support both current and future economic activity and growth.
Federal Contribution: $336,761
Keeping Three Hills Safe as it Grows
New Fire Hall
Project location: Three Hills, Alberta
Three Hills has outgrown its 70-year-old fire hall. Founded in 1906, the town of 3,300 has seen significant residential and commercial growth in recent years. It is located about 130 km northeast of Calgary.
The fire department's 20 volunteer firefighters have been servicing the growing community from a cramped, older building that made their job more difficult.
They and their equipment—two pumps, a tanker, and a rescue-and-command unit—service the town and surrounding area, responding to some 100 calls a year.
To meet the community's growing needs, the department will move to a new fire hall and training facility. Funds for the hall include $650,000 from the federal Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.
Mayor Kevin Edwards says the project " …gives the fire department members a proper home that will better equip them to serve and protect the people of Three Hills and the surrounding rural county."
The new, energy-efficient fire hall will house the department's equipment under one roof. The hall will also serve as a training centre while enhancing fire protection for residents and visitors.
Federal Contribution: $650,000
