Learn more about the project
Why do the project?
- The roadway and underground utilities are past the end of their life cycle
- It is cheaper to replace aging underground infrastructure before it fails
- Some water and sewer mains are over forty years old
- Save money by upgrading landscaping and sidewalks at the same time as the road
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Improve accessibility
- Make it safer for all pedestrians and drivers with traffic-calming design
- Reduce congestion and improve traffic flow
- Improve safety at the Centennial Street rail crossing
- Learn more about the improvements to accessibility
- Modernize the road and calm traffic, while reducing construction impacts
- Help tourism and business by giving a facelift to this important downtown corridor
- Centennial Street is the heart of our downtown core, learn more here
Why is the 50 Street area important?
It is the heart of our historic downtown core
50 Street supports heavy use by residents and visitors
As population and traffic increases
We need new underground infrastructure to meet demand
Making the railway crossing safer is important
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Fulfills Council's strategy:
- To provide a safe area for residents and visitors to enjoy while promoting businesses and downtown
- To create an environment that invites people to explore businesses off Lakeshore Drive
- Vision: The Town of Sylvan Lake is a thriving, connected lakeside community that is resident focused, visitor friendly, and THE place to do business
- Mission: Deliver responsible municipal services and infrastructure that support an outstanding quality of life, unforgettable experiences, and a strong, diverse economy
This project helps to fulfill goals in the Town's REIMAGINE SYLVAN, Sustainable Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan (SWARP)
Reducing construction impacts
We are completing phase 2 and 3 separately to reduce impact to the downtown core, residents, and businesses
There is a planned two year break from construction between phase 2 and 3
Construction runs from April to November, but we are limiting July and August construction wherever possible
Using the full season to get finished as fast as possible
Providing supports to help downtown businesses during construction
Keeping downtown businesses informed of construction in advance
Traffic interruption notices are posted on sylvanlake.ca
This project is complete for 2025.
Next Phase: Centennial Street (from 50 Avenue to Lakeshore Drive)
- Fall 2025 engagement: Have your say about the design of the next phase. Construction for this phase starts in 2027, after the 2026 construction break
- 2026: Break from construction
- 2027: Construction resumes
