Lethbridge & Region Major Development Projects

Industrial Sector
ProjectOutcomeValue (in millions)Expected Completion
PIPPea Processing Facility$150.002024
Total$150.00
Retail Sector
ProjectOutcomeValue (in millions)Expected Completion
FordNew Dealership Showroom$8.37
2023
Institutional Sector
Core InfrastructureValue (in millions)Expected Completion
Project OutcomeValue (in millions)Expected Completion
City of LethbridgeElectrical Distribution - Extension & Improvement $42.71Annual Program
City of LethbridgeElectrical Bus & Charging Infrastructure$20.832029*
City of LethbridgeWalsh Drive - University to Metis Trail$17.252026
City of LethbridgeSubstation - Transformer Upgrades$16.902024
City of LethbridgeWater Treatment Plant - Process Redundancy$14.002024
City of LethbridgeBridge Rehabilitation Program$12.55Annual Program
City of LethbridgeElectrical Distribution - Main Line - Annual Renewal Program$12.00Annual Program
City of LethbridgeTransportation - Annual Overlay Program$9.70Annual Program
City of LethbridgeFacility Renewal & Upgrade Program$8.802023
City of Lethbridge Bikeways/Pathways/Sidewalks - Upgrades$8.45Annual Program
City of LethbridgeWater Treatment Plant - Medium Voltage Upgrades$7.502024
City of LethbridgeFibre Connectivity Program$6.902023
City of LethbridgeWastewater Treatment Plant - Biosolids Treatment Upgrades$5.802023
City of LethbridgeWhoop-Up Dr./Scenic Dr. Interchange - Detailed Design & Construction$5.802029*
City of LethbridgeWaste & Recycling Centre - Site Enhancements$5.70Annual Program
City of LethbridgeWaste & Recycling Centre - Disposal Cell Development & Closure$5.68Annual Program
City of LethbridgeIntersection Improvements$5.61Annual Program
City of LethbridgeWastewater Treatment Plan - Electrical Upgrades$5.40Annual Program
Total$211.58
Residential
ProjectOutcomeValue (in millions)Expected Completion
Residential Condos342 Unit Development, 102 Scenic Drive$53.02024
Total$53.0
Community Supports
ProjectOutcomeValue (in millions)Expected Completion
Exhibition ParkLethbridge & District Exhibition Agri-Food Hub$72.802023
Lethbridge Recovery Community50 Bed Recovery Facility$18.002023
Fire Station #3 - 16 Ave. SouthRelocation Design$5.002027*
Total$95.80
Health Services
ProjectOutcomeValue (in millions)Expected Completion
Total$0.0
Education, Training, & Research
ProjectOutcomeValue (in millions)Expected Completion
Kate Andrews High SchoolSecondary School - Replacement Facility$41.302024
West Lethbridge - Elementary SchoolNew Elementary School Construction$25.102025
Total$66.40
Recreation & Leisure
ProjectOutcomeValue (in millions)Expected Completion
Coaldale Recreation CentreNew Recreation Centre$13.002023
Henderson Ice CentreUpgrades$6.102024
Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG)Facility Enhancements$6.002024
Total$25.10
Total: Lethbridge & Region, Major Development Projects$543.85
Total: Lethbridge & Region, Major Development Projects$462.5

Notes

i This list is indicative of major projects but is not comprehensive of all Lethbridge and region activity
ii Includes projects valued at $5.0 million or higher
iii Categorized by project sector and subsector
iv Updated February 2023 v Expenditures are calculated for 2023-2026. * Projects that have been funded within the 2023-2026 period but have a projected completion date outside this range. ** Only includes funding that has already been approved. 

Sources

Alberta Finance & Enterprise, Inventory of Major Alberta Projects
ii City of Lethbridge Capital Improvement Plan 2022-2031 iii City of Lethbridge, Capital Improvement Plan 2018-2027 iv Corporate News Releases v City of Lethbridge, Monthly Building Permit Reports