Project Description 

The Sturgeon Heights Reservoir and Pump Station, located at 37 Sunset Boulevard, is the main St. Albert reservoir, which receives water from the City of Edmonton supply line and works with the two other structures in the community to distribute potable water to St. Albert residents, schools, and businesses.  

As the oldest structure of its kind in St. Albert, it can no longer be upgraded and must be rebuilt to ensure the long-term reliable and safe distribution of potable water for the community. 

To ensure water services in the city are not disrupted, the current reservoir and pump station will remain operational while a new reservoir and pump station is being built. This means the new structure must be located within Salisbury Park to utilize the current underground infrastructure, as well as to maintain water pressure and meet demand requirements. 

Required Work

Work that will be completed includes:   

• Construction of the new reservoir tank and pump station. The site will be blocked-off for the duration of construction.  
• Construction of additional pipes to connect the new facility to the existing system. 
• Demolition of the existing site. 
• Restore the existing site into a new open space with trees, landscaping and a gathering area with seating. 

Fencing will be placed around the ice rink and trail area while the work is being completed. There may be a temporary fence added along your private fence line if you have gate access to the park. Equipment will be on-site for excavation and material installation. You may notice construction noise and dust during construction hours.

Currently, it is anticipated that the ice rink and park space will be open to the public for this winter season.  We may need to do landscape repair work in the spring, depending on the condition of the grounds.

Timeline

Completed Work

• January - March 2023: Mobilized to site, fence installation and started construction activities, including stripping topsoil, excavation, stockpiling dirt and hauling unusable material.
• April - June 2023: Tree removal, began concrete installation for the project and sanitary line and storm sewer tie-in on Salisbury Ave.
• July - September 2023: Manhole installation beside Charter Place, started backfill for the Pump Station and 50% of concrete poured for the whole project.
• October - December 2023: Backfill Reservoir and Pump Station, utility installation, began Pump Station construction. 
• January - March 2024: Concrete top of Reservoir complete, start of walls and panelling for Pump Station, generator installed.
• April - June 2024:  Completion of Reservoir and enclosure of Pump Station, grading of the Reservoir and Pump Station area.
• July - September 2024: Underground utility installation to Sunset Boulevard, completion of landscaping work adjacent to Salisbury Avenue (up to ball diamond and outdoor rink), commissioning of new Reservoir and Pump Station.
• October – December 2024: Completion of utility installation to site, commissioning of new Reservoir and Pump Station, completion of decommissioning of old Reservoir and Pump Station.
• January – March 2025: Completion of demolition and backfilling of the original Reservoir, completion of watermain piping to the new Reservoir, removal of Akinsdale meter chamber and building.
• April – August 2025: Completion of rough grading on site and beginning of landscaping work throughout the site.  Restoration of the trail from Arcand Drive to the TUC, completion of storm piping in the new park space

UPCOMING WORK

September/October 2025

• Completion of landscaping of new park space 
• Installation of park amenities (benches, tables, etc.)
• Removal of fences

Conceptual Renderings 

Conceptual renderings of the final site restoration:
Note: renderings shown below are not considered final designs and may change.

Interactive Map 

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

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