Calgary SW Ring Road - Planning Study
Planning studies provide the information needed to make decisions on the design and actual construction of a road. This particular study will look at potential route options, land requirements, connection points, geotechnical issues, and potential environmental and social factors. This study is more complex than other studies for the Calgary ring road because there is not an established corridor to work with. Therefore, gathering the necessary information required to consult with the public will take time.
No decisions can be made until the necessary information is gathered.
Public consultation will occur several times before the study is completed. The public, affected landowners, and other stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide input before any decisions are made.
Project Update Open House Series 1 Summary Report and Open House Series 2 Delayed - June 2011
There have been extensive meetings with southwest community and stakeholder groups from January through May 2011 and this will continue throughout the project. These meetings have produced valuable feedback and identified further issues for research. Alberta Transportation and the City of Calgary will take the time needed to gather the information required to address the concerns raised from the first consultations.
A summary of the feedback from the First Open House can be found here.
In addition to the workshop and open houses, an evening engagement session was held on April 19, 2011 with representatives of Environmental Non-Government Organizations (ENGOs). ENGOs were invited to provide input regarding environmental aspects of the study and specifically, on the route options being considered.
Details about the ENGO meeting can be found here.
While there has been a great deal of work completed since the first round of public consultation, more time is required to adequately address all the questions and concerns from the first round of public consultation before proceeding with a second round. The study team will continue with their work throughout the summer and fall. When we have confirmed dates for the next round of consultation, we will inform all stakeholders and will continue to post the information.
Project Update - Geotechnical Testing - March 2011
As part of functional planning study process, geotechnical information is required to determine the feasibility of each route. Information on existing ground conditions is available for four of the potential routes as they already contain roadways, but has not yet been collected for the potential route through the Elbow River Valley. Please click here for more information about the geotechnical testing.
Project Update - Open House Series 1 - February and March 2011
The first series of public open houses for the planning study took place February 22, 23 and 24 in Calgary, March 1 in Okotoks and March 3 in Rocky View County. The open houses provide opportunities for the public to view information about the study area and the route options being considered.
Copies of the first open house boards can be found here.
A link to the evaluation form can be found here.
Project Update - January 29, 2011 Community Workshop
Public consultation activities began January 29 with a workshop that included representatives from communities in southwest Calgary. The workshop's purpose was to provide information on what is included in a functional planning study, provide the communities with an update on the work done to date and collect feedback from the communities with regards to the various route options. This workshop is only one part of the consultation process and there will be many opportunities to provide input as the study progresses.
Click on the links for copies of the workshop presentation, feedback summary and Frequently Asked Questions.
Memorandum of Understanding for Southwest Ring Road (pdf)
Alberta Transportation Noise Attenuation Guidelines (pdf)
For more information, please contact:
Alex Broda, Special Planning Consultant
Alberta Transportation
Phone 403-297-7674
Email Alex.Broda@gov.ab.ca
Below are links to more information on this planning study.
You can also send us a comment or ask a question online. We try to respond within three working days.
