Major Construction Projects
The Town is committed to annual maintenance, upgrades and repairs to our roads and infrastructure, adding to the quality of life we enjoy in High River.
Community Pathways Network Project
Serving as a partner project between the Town and Rotary Club of High River, the Community Pathways Network Extension Project is an opportunity to utilize and enhance our community’s natural greenspaces. In conjunction with the Town of High River’s Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan, the project will formalize and connect pathways already in use by residents to bridge gaps in the Happy Trails pathway network.
Creating marked and accessible trails for the community, the project will feature amenities such as garbage bins and benches. The upgraded trails will also be safer and more accessible for a variety of users with wider trails and new signage, while keeping the area as natural as possible.
View the Community Pathways Network Project Plan here.
2021 Road Construction Projects
The Town of High River is committed to continuous infrastructure improvements to ensure a well-maintained road and lane way system for residents and visitors.
The following projects are expected to take place during the 2021 construction season. More details such as start dates, locations, detours will be added as information becomes available. Make sure to follow us on social media, and check this page often.
View the Major Projects Map.
2021 Major Construction Projects
4th Avenue SE deep utility replacement between 3rd and 5th Street SE
The work is part of the annual Street Replacement Program to repair and upgrade aging infrastructure including deep utilities, roads, and sidewalks. Project completion is spring/summer 2022. Resident notices will be delivered with more details.
Paving of lane between 3rd and 4th Avenue (Macleod to 1st Street SW)
Now that utility work has been completed the Town will be paving the above lane. The Town plans on completing this project in 2021.
24th Street Top Lift
The purpose of this project is to install top lift asphalt on 24th street from the Industrial slip ramp from Highway 2 to 10th Avenue SE. The Town intends to complete this project during the 2021 construction season. Notifications will be posted of any closure or traffic disruption.
View map of this project: 24 Street Top lift.
SW Phase 5 – Highwood Trail
Final deficiency work will be undertaken in 2021 followed by the final lift of pavement.
Northwest Lift Station and 7th St NW Paving
As part of the Sanitary Forcemain Decommissioning project, High County Drive will receive its final lift of pavement in 2021. Once the NW lift station is commissioned and all tie ins are completed the existing Golf Course, Eagleview and Wallaceville Lift Stations will be decommissioned. 7th Street NW from High Country Drive to the Highwood Golf and Country Club entrance will receive its final lift of pavement in 2022.
Centre Street Between 2nd Avenue and 7th Avenue
Deficiency work, parking lot line painting, landscaping, 7th Avenue sidewalk tie in with 1st Street SW and tree installation to take place in 2021. Town is preparing an amenity plan for Centre Street (benches, planters, garbage receptacles etc.) for approval and installation in 2021.
Centre Street Bridge Maintenance and Repairs
The existing handrails on the Highwood River/Centre Street Bridge are in poor visual condition and extensions are being added to provide added safety for cyclist as per the current bridge code. The scope will see the rails refurbished along with bearing refurbishment and maintenance on the steel girders. It is expected that the rehabilitation will extend the service life of the bridge by an additional 25 years if regular maintenance is provided. The Town plans on completing this project in 2021. Notifications will be posted of any closure or traffic disruption.
Southwest Dike
Clean-up work, fencing and gates to be finalized in the spring/summer 2021.
SE Phase 4 - Mains Replacement
Deficiency work, parking lot line painting, landscaping, 7th Avenue sidewalk tie in with 1st Street SW and tree installation to take place in 2021. Town is preparing an amenity plan for Centre Street (benches, planters etc.) for approval and install 2021
Bank Armouring
Three locations were identified in 2020 that will require stabilization along the Highwood River in the vicinity of Northwest 2 and 3 dikes. The Town is in the preliminary stages of developing a strategy to stabilize these areas. Work will be undertaken in 2021 or 2022 depending upon the timing of regulatory approvals.
River Clean-up
The Town conducted an inspection of the Highwood River throughout the Town in fall to identify and debris that may pose a hazard to the public. A number of items were identified for removal. The Town is working towards gaining all regulatory approvals so that these items can be removed from the river in 2021.
Eagleview Bank Protection
The last riverbank armoring project is the Eagleview Bank Protection. The purpose of this project is to protect the Eagleview development against erosion from the Highwood River. It is proposed that rip rap (i.e. large rock) be placed back from the river and buried within the former CP lands. The Town plans on completing this project in 2021.
Preserving the Town Farm
The Town is currently working on a new Statement of Significance (SoS) and a designating Bylaw for the Town Farm property. The SoS and designation bylaw usually reflect the historic name for the property – or the name under which its historical significance is recognized. In addition, a subdivision application is currently underway, and the Transmittal of Decision has been issued. Once the subdivision has been finalized and registered, the associated bylaw and SOS will be brought forward to Council for consideration.
Waste Water Treatment Plant – Upgrade
The Town is working to procure a consultant to complete the engineering drawings required for the upgrade.
12th Avenue Reconstruction
Landscaping, deficiency work, signs etc. to be finalized in spring/summer 2021. 12th Avenue will also receive final lift of pavement in the summer of 2022.