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The provincial government is highlighting infrastructure projects completed last year, with a focus on 2025 projects.
Work to develop relationships with industry partners across various sectors will continue through engagement opportunities with a focus on collaboration and productivity, a Government of Alberta news release said.
“This past year, we completed hundreds of projects across Alberta, providing growing communities with new and modernized facilities. We also passed the Real Property Governance Act, a piece of legislation that helps the government better manage assets for Albertans and ultimately provides better value for our tax dollars,” said Pete Guthrie, Minister of Infrastructure. “As we move into 2025, our team is committed to delivering the essential infrastructure needed to support the demands of our growing and robust economy.”
2024 Infrastructure highlights in Central Alberta:
Schools
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In 2024, 10 schools were built across the province, creating space for more than 9,600 students in nine communities, including in Blackfalds.
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Health facilities
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Renovations of operating rooms and support areas in Rocky Mountain House through the Alberta Surgical Initiative (ASI) wrapped up this past spring.
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Through the ASI, 31 projects are underway in planning, design, or construction including Innisfail and Olds.
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The construction manager contract for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) was awarded this past summer and, progress is being made on the new patient tower and redevelopment.
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The procurement process for the RDRHC Ambulatory building is ongoing, with contractor selection expected in spring 2025 and groundbreaking in summer 2025.
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Government Facilities
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The new $203-million Red Deer Justice Centre completed construction and will provide the community with 12 courtrooms when it officially opens in the first quarter of 2025.
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Public-Private Partnership (P3) Awards
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Construction of five high schools including in Blackfalds was completed.
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Procurement is underway to deliver another bundle of new Alberta schools including in Blackfalds.
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