FINAL CONCEPT: 50TH AVE SE EXTENSION
The City of Calgary is nearing completion of a Functional Planning Study for an extension of 50 Avenue SE, from Macleod Trail to Deerfoot Trail SE We are now in the Final Concept phase of the study.
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Upcoming Construction: Manchester Water Main Extension
The City will be in the Manchester Industrial area to extend the water main on the north side of 53 Ave S.E. between 1A St S.E. and 4 St S.E. in the April 2025 and is anticipated to take six weeks to complete.
Read MoreGreen Line Ground Investigations
Beginning in mid-April, a series of borehole tests will take place to analyze ground conditions along the Green Line alignment. Work will occur on City-owned property and no significant impacts are expected on roadways. Each test will take one to two days. If more direct impacts are expected to residents or businesses, the Green Line team will coordinate directly with those affected.
Read MoreUpcoming ENMAX Projects in Ward 9
As the wire service provider for Calgary, ENMAX Power maintains and operates the system of wires and infrastructure that delivers electricity to our city’s homes and businesses. ENMAX Power crews work 24/7 to ensure safe and reliable power throughout Calgary.
Below are the anticipated projects scheduled over the coming months in Ward 9. It is important to note that this list does not capture inspections, routine maintenance, or emergency work.
Read MoreGreen Line Ground Investigations
Beginning March 17 through to early April, the Green Line is undertaking a series of borehole tests, identifying utility locations along the future LRT alignment. The objective of this project is to determine whether existing utilities (owned by ATCO, ENMAX, The City of Calgary, Bell, TELUS and Shaw/Rogers) along the Green Line route need to be relocated or can be protected in place.
Test sites are limited to City-owned property but may impact general traffic in the area. There are approximately 200 locations across the SE Segment of the Green Line LRT, on City-owned land. Each investigation is expected to take one day with work happening between 9:00am and 3:30pm. Where there are potential impacts to residences or businesses, the Green Line team will contact those who may be directly affected.
Read MoreUpdate: South Central Bus Garage
The City of Calgary is moving forward with plans to build a new South Central Bus Garage in the community of Alyth/Bonnybrook/Manchester. This facility is a critical step in ensuring Calgary Transit can meet the needs of our rapidly growing city while modernizing its fleet, increasing storage, and expanding service levels. It will also replace the aging Victoria Park Garage, which is set to be decommissioned.
With Calgary’s population expected to grow by nearly half a million people over the next 30 years, the demand for efficient, sustainable transit services will only increase. The new South Central Bus Garage will provide the capacity to double the number of buses currently accommodated at Victoria Park over time, ensuring we can continue to provide reliable transit options to Calgarians.
Read MoreDeerfoot Trail Improvements: Sanitary Force Main Relocation.
The Province of Alberta is currently working on Deerfoot Trail Improvements in Ward 9, which includes the relocation of a large sanitary force main from the Deerfoot Trail corridor to 12 Street SE. This work is expected to begin in mid-March and carry through to the summer.
Read MoreSeason's Greetings From Your Team Ward 9
From our families to yours, with love and fellowship, we wish you peace, respite, rejuvenation, and all the best in 2025.
In lieu of mailing traditional holiday cards, we’ve opted to donate to several notable local charities. This season, our focus is on supporting four organizations doing deeply meaningful and important work to care for our 2SLGBTQIA+ neighbours.
Happy Holidays!
Read MoreGreenLine Design Information Sessions: What Was Shared
In late November, the Green Line team hosted three information sessions along the southeast portion of the alignment. We shared the current 60% design for stations between Ramsay/Inglewood and Shepard, as well as plans for bridges and guideways.
At this level of design, key elements have been established and can show Calgarians how these features will integrate within their communities.
Read MoreUpcoming Community Events in Manchester
Happy November Manchester! There are some exciting activities and events happening over the next several weeks. All great ways for you to meet your neighbours, learn something new, and have some good ol' fashion community fun!
Read MoreGreenLine Design Information Sessions: Nov 25-27, 2024
As GreenLine design work resumes between 4 Street SE and Shepard, the project team will be hosting several community information sessions in late November to share the most recent designs plans for the southeast stations. This is an opportunity for Calgarians to ask questions, learn more, and get an updated look at the project’s progress.
Read MorePhase 4: Realize - Chinook Communities Local Area Plan
The final draft of the Chinook Communities Local Area Plan (LAP) is ready. Together with thousands of community members—including a working group, community association members, and development industry representatives—a local area plan has been created for the Chinook Communities. This means new policies to guide growth and change in the areas of Manchester, a south portion of Manchester Industrial, Bel-Aire, Britannia, Elboya, Mayfair, Meadowlark Park, Parkhill, Windsor Park, and a small eastern portion of Glenmore Park.
Read MoreManchester's New Community Garden
Earlier this spring, neighbours in Manchester came together to build a new community garden space for residents to learn about and grow food, herbs, and flowers together.
Community gardens help enhance the health and well-being of neighbourhoods and communities by providing the space and opportunity for people of all skill levels to learn and interact. They are a place where people can connect with nature, better understand where their food comes from, and provide opportunities for sharing and learning.
Read MoreWARD 9 CONNECTIONS: CALGARY'S PATHWAY & BIKEWAY NETWORK
The City of Calgary is delivering new routes and local improvements to Calgary's Pathway and Bikeway Network to enhance healthy, safe, and accessible travel options in Calgary.
We're developing dedicated pathway and bikeway routes in Ward 9 (Penbrooke Meadows, Forest Heights, Forest Lawn, Dover, Erin Woods, and Eastfield) aligning with Calgary's established Pathway and Bikeway Network. The proposed routes currently serve residential, recreation, shopping, education, and work destination. When the routes are improved, they will provide safe, healthy, and affordable travel choices for people of all ages and all abilities.
Read More2024 HMCS Calgary Barn Burner Photos
This year’s HMCS Barn Burner was a wild success!
Councillors Kourtney Penner and Gian-Carlo Carra along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee welcomed nearly 600 friends, family, community organizations. and service members to this year’s event! All to help raise funds for the Foothills Burn Treatment Centre and The Veterans Food Bank of Calgary on behalf of HMCS Calgary, our city’s namesake Navy ship.
Read MoreManitou Road Local Drainage Improvement Project
As part of The City’s Local Drainage Improvements (LDI) Program, we will be working in your area to improve the stormwater system to alleviate excessive pooling and flooding that can happen.
Project Details
At Manitou Rd SE, during storms, flooding and pooling are common. This project work will upgrade the existing storm infrastructure with the installation of manholes, backflow prevention valves and raising driveways to reduce pooling and flooding issues.
The City needs to raise the driveway entrances of the following locations on Manitou Rd SE:
315 Manitou Rd SE.
415 Manitou Rd SE.
419-439 Manitou Rd SE.
Project Timeline
Construction is scheduled to begin the week of July 8, 2024, and will take approximately five weeks to complete.
Phase 1: 315 & 415 Manitou Rd SE - July 8 – Aug 2, 2024 – Underground, Concrete & Asphalt works
July 8 – July 15 - Single lane closure on eastbound Manitou Rd SE.
Flagger will be present on site to direct traffic and alert drivers of lane closure.
Signage will be placed on Manitou RD SE to notify road users of the upcoming construction.
Phase 2: 419 - 439 Manitou Rd SE - July 17 - 31, 2024 – Underground, Concrete & Asphalt works
July 17 – July 18 - Full road closure in the vicinity of 419 Manitou RD SE, with detours provided via Manitoba Rd SE & Manilla Rd SE
July 19 – July 22 - Single lane closure on eastbound Manitou Rd SE.
Construction Impacts
An increase in on-site construction activity including construction crews, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Increased noise, vibration and dust.
Parking restrictions on both sides of the road, within the work area.
Sidewalk closure with fencing and signage placed around the work area.
Construction will be weather dependent, and timelines may change due to weather, underground conditions and/or other unexpected circumstances.
Work hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Project Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 311 and reference the Manitou Local Drainage Improvements (LDI) Project. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this necessary work.
Chinook Communities Local Area Planning Project Phase 3: REFINE
Phase 3: REFINE of the Chinook Communities Local Area Planning project is taking place May 28 – June 24, 2024. In this phase, we are looking to further discuss and refine how redevelopment and revitalization could happen in the Chinook Communities of Bel-Aire, Britannia, Elboya, Mayfair, Meadowlark Park, Parkhill, Windsor Park, Manchester, a south portion of Manchester Industrial and a small eastern portion of Glenmore Park.
Share your thoughts from May 28 – June 24, 2024.
Read More2024 HMCS CALGARY BARN BURNER! JULY 3
Councillors Kourtney Penner and Gian-Carlo Carra along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee are delighted to invite you to this year’s HMCS Calgary Barn Burner!
Dust off your best western attire and kick off Stampede with the Commanding Officer and members of the HMCS Calgary crew, our city’s namesake Navy ship.
There will be good food, good drink, good music, and most of all good people! This event is family-friendly (kids under 12 are free!) with proceeds going to support two soon-to-be-announced local charities.
Read MoreManchester Community Yard Sale - May 25, 2024
This weekend, stop by Manchester’s Annual Community Yard Sale!
May 25, 2024 11am-3pm
5757 2 ST SW
Households will be selling a variety of goods at the yard sale, all accepting a range of 20% - 100% Calgary Dollars towards purchases.
Read MoreREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: LOOKING TO PARTNER WITH A TREATY 7 INDIGENOUS ARTIST
Our office is seeking proposals from Indigenous artists with a connection to Treaty 7 land interested in partnering to design and create an illustrated map about water. This map will highlight water resources, infrastructure, and landmarks, while sharing stories and raising awareness about water conservation, management, history, and the importance of water in Ward 9 and through Calgary.
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