Major Capital Projects

Based on the results of the Aquatics question that was included in the 2024 Municipal Census, 69.7% of households who responded expressed support for a new aquatics facility being located at the Dow Centennial Centre.

In 2025, Council approved a total budget of $72 million for the design and construction of a new aquatic facility at the Dow Centennial Centre. Construction began in Spring 2026.

Please refer to the New Aquatics Facility Project page for further details.

In July 2026, Councill approved a total budget of $30.99 million for design and construction of the Helmuth Ritter Fire Station, advancing Concept 3.

Further design is underway with construction scheduled to start in spring of 2027.

Please refer to the Helmuth Ritter Fire Station page for further details.

The Recreation Facilities and Parks Master Plan Update (2015), along with community feedback and increasing ice usage, highlight the consideration for a future new ice arena within the city.

In June 2026, as part of Council’s review of the 10-year capital plan, Council directed that conceptual design options for a new arena at the Dow Centennial Centre be completed in 2026. As part of the development of the Culture, Recreation and Parks Master Plan, further public engagement will be completed in 2027 on a future arena.

Approval for design and project scope is scheduled to be brought forward in 2030, with construction approval requested for 2031.

• Phase 2: 2023 Indoor Recreation Infrastructure Service Level Review - Facility Program and Business Case Report
• Recreation Priorities Survey Final Report (2021)
• Recreation Services Public Engagement Survey Final Report (2020)
• Indoor Recreation Facility Planning Report (2020)
• Long-Term Financial Sustainability Plan (2016)
• Dow Centennial Centre Master Plan Report (2015)
• Recreation Facility & Parks Master Plan Update (2015)

Infrastructure investment is needed to meet Fort Saskatchewan’s future water demands. Administration estimates a new main will be needed between 2032 and 2037. Significant work is underway to determine how to best meet Fort Saskatchewan’s future water needs.

With the forthcoming infrastructure investment, now is a good time to determine the best way to meet the City’s future water needs. The City has provided notice to our current water provider that we will withdraw from the Commission in 2031.

Analysis is underway to determine how to best build a direct connection. Council will be asked to make a decision regarding design funding in 2027.

• Secondary Water Supply Report (2021)

The City is in the process of designing a connection to the municipal wastewater network for the City’s industrial partners. Design includes extending a gravity main along River Road to 119 Street, adding a third pump at the Northeast Industrial Lift Station and twinning a section of the existing gravity main to accommodate flows from heavy industry, light/medium industrial areas, the Future Urban Area, and Southfort.

The project received construction funding in June 2026.  Work will commence in stages beginning in 2027, continuing into 2028.

This project replaces the three existing City Entrance Signs on Highways 15 and 21.

Concepts and construction funding was approved in 2026.  Installation is scheduled to take place in late 2026.

This project consists of paving the access roads and parking lots to the Dog Park and Dow Centennial Fields located in the West River's Edge area.

This project is currently planned for 2027.

• Recreation Facility & Parks Master Plan Update (2015)

Traffic flow along the Veterans Way Corridor continuously increases with growth and must be addressed for traffic and pedestrian safety. A Functional Planning Study for the widening of Veterans Way was prepared in 2019. The project includes widening the corridor to 6 lanes, intersection improvements, rights-of-way acquisition, and pedestrian safety considerations.

The project is contingent on funding support from the Province.

Widening phases are currently anticipated for 2029.

• Transportation Master Plan (2018)
• Transportation Master Plan Addendum (2018)

Two pedestrian crossings are planned are in conjunction with Veterans Way Corridor Widening phases and anticipated for 2029 and 2031, respectively.

The Veterans Way Pedestrian Crossing North is planned as an underpass near the Highway 15 and Veterans Way intersection to improve pedestrian safety and connect to the existing trail network.

The Veterans Way Pedestrian Crossing South is a proposed underpass near the 84 Street intersection intended to enhance pedestrian connectivity along Veterans Way.

The current cemetery is anticipated to meet the community's needs until 2030 to 2032. Increasing the inventory of inground plots will require an expansion to the cemetery.

Areas of expansion and new strategies are being reviewed in 2026 based on the result of the 2024 Cemetery Flood Risk Study. Design of the expansion will be completed in 2027.

• Cemetery Master Plan (2017)
• Cemetery Flood Risk Study (2024)

A Bike Skills Park is a purpose-built facility for all types of bicycles, including BMX, mountain, dirt jump, and pedal-less bikes. A bike skills park may include pump tracks, dirt flow trails, dirt jumps and wooden features that provide spontaneous and affordable opportunities for a variety of age groups and skill levels.

Construction of Phase 1 is underway with work scheduled to be completed late 2026.

Design of Stage 2 is scheduled for 2029, following the Culture, Recreation, and Parks Master Plan.

The park will be located at West River’s Edge recreational area behind the Dow Diamonds.

• Bike Skills Park Study Supplementary Information (2024)
• Bike Skills Park Feasibility Study (2023)

The current Material Handling Site is used to process and store reclaimed asphalt and concrete. The site is also occasionally used for temporary snow storage. In 2022, Council approved funding to study the land acquisition, regulatory requirements, costs and operational logistics of having a municipal snow dump facility included within the Materials Handling Site and the Feasibility Study was presented to Council in 2024. The study included recommendations for a site that would meet the City’s needs for the next 50 years.

Initial site review and design development is underway. The land purchase and construction budgets for the Materials Handling Site will be brought before Council as opportunities arise.

• Snow Melt and Material Handling Site Feasibility Study (2024)

To improve the accessibility of the service, Transit will be upgrading the infrastructure at local bus stops, including the installation of new concrete pads, benches and shelters.

This project will be phased over multiple years, beginning with concrete pad installations in 2026 and bench and shelter installations throughout 2027 and 2028.

The purchase of two additional transit buses is required to expand local service starting in 2027. This expansion will serve developing neighbourhoods, helping the City achieve its service coverage target.

The two new buses are anticipated to be delivered by mid-2027, allowing for expanded service to begin by the fall.  The City is currently working with the Federal and Provincial governments to finalize the details of the Canada Public Transit Fund grant agreement to help fund the new buses.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is undertaking an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Modernization Program to replace and improve the core systems that support finance, payroll, procurement, human resources, and asset management. The goal is to simplify processes, reduce manual work, improve access to reliable information, and create a modern, scalable platform that supports better service delivery for residents and businesses.

The project is being delivered in phases. Initial work focused on assessing current systems and identifying future needs. The City is now completing procurement activities to select an ERP solution and implementation partner. Once selected, the project will move into implementation, including system design, configuration, data migration, testing, training, and go-live, with a focus on minimizing disruption and supporting staff through the transition.