Visitors to the building can expect to hear occasional construction noise including but not limited to hammering, drilling, vacuuming and electrical saws.

June 2 to August 31- Utility work on the south side of St. Albert Place will impact the six parking spots located behind the building and the St. Albert Provincial Courthouse parking lot. During construction, the parking lot located at Sir Winston Churchill Avenue and St. Anne Street will be permit only Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we complete this work.

About the Project

A multi-phase lifecycle and facility repair project for St. Albert Place began in early 2024 and is anticipated to continue until fall 2026. 

The building, which opened in 1983, requires necessary lifecycle repairs and replacement work to address the building’s structure, mechanical and electrical operating systems, while also supporting energy efficiency and accessibility upgrades made possible by the Federal Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program. 

The first phase of work began in early 2024, though additional scope was added to renovate the first floor Community Services area from November 2023 to May 2024.

The remaining scopes of work planned for the summer of 2026 include civil and exterior improvements around the exterior of the facility as well as underground utility upgrades in the parking lot located between St. Albert Place and the Provincial courthouse. This work will require a temporary closure to the south entrance of St. Albert place, the loading dock, six parking stalls located at the back of the building and a portion of the courthouse parking lot.

Additional phases of work are scheduled to be completed fall 2026. 

The City will ensure that any impacts to leaseholders, residents and visitors will be as minimal as possible. These upgrades will not require St. Albert Place to be shut down for an extended period of time.

Work that is Required:

Work that is underway includes:

• Installation of 470 solar panels on the roof of St. Albert Place and the replacement of 90 per cent of the facility’s lighting with LED lighting, which will better support those with visual impairments. 
• Electrical operating systems replacement and upgrades, including fire alarm upgrades, data and communication systems upgrades.
• Mechanical operating systems replacement and upgrades, including but not limited to general upgrades to HVAC systems, including replacement of certain air handling units and radiant heaters as well as duct cleaning throughout the facility. 
• Localized roof repairs and replacement.
• Skylight replacement.
• Underground utility upgrades located behind St. Albert place in the Courthouse parking lot.

Construction Impacts

• St. Albert Place visitors can expect to hear occasional construction noise, including but not limited to hammering, drilling, vacuuming and electrical saws.
• It is anticipated that short power outages are needed to implement electrical improvements to the building. There will be ongoing updates, and advance notice will be provided to our leaseholders so that they are able to plan accordingly around any disruptions.
• Temporary closure to the south entrance of St. Albert place, the loading dock, six parking stalls located at the back of the building and a portion of the courthouse parking lot. View the Downtown Parking Map for parking options.

The map below shows south entrance, loading dock and parking stall impacts marked in red.

Project Timeline

• 2024 to 2026

Conceptional Renderings 

Solar Installation, HVAC Replacement and Upgrades, and Skylight Replacement

Upgraded Triple-Pane Windows / Window System Structural Repairs

Upgraded Triple-Pane Windows, Building Envelope Repairs, and Accessibility Improvements

Upgraded Triple-Pane Windows

Upgraded LED Lighting

Note: renderings shown above are not considered final designs at this time and may change.

Interactive Map

Check out the City’s interactive Construction Projects Map that outlines the construction projects planned for this year!

Launch the Map

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada