Carrot Creek Erosion and Sediment Control

About the Project

Carrot Creek is a vital regional watercourse flowing through the northern and western areas of St. Albert and into Big Lake. To ensure its long-term health and functionality, the City completed the Carrot Creek Regional Drainage Master Plan (CCRDMP) in 2022. This plan assessed the creek’s current condition through geomorphic analysis, site inspections, and hydraulic modelling.

The CCRDMP identified five priority locations along Carrot Creek that are experiencing erosion and stability issues. The City is now moving forward with the Carrot Creek Erosion and Sediment Control project to design and construct improvements at these sites.

  • Detailed design: Scheduled for completion in 2026
  • Construction: Planned for the 2027 and 2028 construction seasons 

These improvements will:

  • Enhance long-term bank stability
  • Consider environmental impacts of the work
  • Support sustainable stormwater management
  • Reduce erosion and drainage risks

Protecting Carrot Creek is essential for maintaining St. Albert’s stormwater infrastructure and preserving this natural asset for future generations.
 

Work to include

The work will include erosion and sediment control improvements at the five carrot creek crossing locations listed in the CCRDMP and summarized below. Additionally, culvert upgrades will be assessed at the CN rail crossing. 

  1.  CN Rail Crossing
  2. Meadowview Drive Bridge Crossing
  3. Range Road 260 crossing north of Villeneuve Road 
  4. Highway 2 crossing
  5. Old McKenney Avenue crossing. 

Potential Construction Impacts

Construction impacts should be low for most St Albert residents. Residents who reside adjacent the creek in the improvement areas may be impacted during construction. 

 

Timeline

  • Detailed design is proposed to be completed during 2026.
  • Construction is proposed to be completed during the 2027 and 2028 construction seasons.

Interactive Map

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

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Last edited: February 17, 2026

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