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$3.6 million

Lacombe council revises 2024 capital works slate

May 29, 2024 | 10:14 AM

Lacombe city council has approved a revised capital works program for 2024, with $3.6 million worth of improvements on the way.

During council deliberations on Budget 2024, it had approved the 2024 capital works program, but the scope of work on the alleyways north of 49A Avenue and 49 Avenue required more funding to complete sanitary and sewer replacements for both lanes.

“I am pleased to announce that council has approved the 2024 capital works program, which will allow us to invest in projects that will enhance our city’s infrastructure, services and quality of life,” Mayor Grant Creasey said.

“The program reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility and supports our strategic priorities. These investments will advance sustainable infrastructure that will benefit residents and commuters for years.”

Key projects in the program include:

• C&E Trail north of the roundabout – Asphalt resurfacing
• 47 Avenue from 46 Avenue to Hwy 2A – Asphalt resurfacing and catch-basin repairs
• 46 Avenue from Hwy 2A to 45 Street – Asphalt resurfacing
• Trail to Len Thompson Fish Pond – Hwy 2A and Rail Crossing (2023 carry-over)
• Gravel lane base repair and re-alignment between 53 and 54 Avenues at C&E Trail
• 45 Street Sidewalk from 46 Avenue to 50 Avenue
• 53 Street select Sidewalk replacements between 52 and 54 Avenues to address drainage issues

That work was deferred to 2025 to allow for ATCO to replace their aging infrastructure.

In addition, the City says, it is facilitating the installation of a new controlled pedestrian crossing at the new Parkland Adventist Academy on College Ave. Work is being coordinated with the City’s capital works contractor, but the developer will pay for the project as a condition of their development permit.

The program’s contract is going to TJ Paving, which also completed the City’s work in 2022. Work will run through August and September, the City says.

The City will keep citizens informed on construction projects throughout the summer through the City’s social media channels and online at https://www.lacombe.ca/441/ConstructionProjects-and-Notices.

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