Construction Projects

UPDATE: May 10th, 2024 PHOTOS

We are thrilled to share some exciting progress updates from the Edson and District Public Library Renovation and Expansion Project! The past few months have seen significant progress, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our project team, architects, and contractors.

Since the March 7th update the following activities have either commenced or been completed:

• Installation of rooftop mechanical units is currently underway, ensuring efficient heating and cooling systems for your comfort.
• Interior work, including drywall installation, mudding, and taping, is ongoing, shaping the future layout of the library.
• The roofing phase has been successfully completed, safeguarding the building against the elements.
• Skylight installation is continuing, allowing natural light to illuminate the library's interior.
• Mechanical and electrical rough-ins are in progress, laying the groundwork for essential systems.
• Window installation has been completed, enhancing both aesthetics and energy efficiency.

We appreciate your patience and support as we work towards completing this transformative project for the community. Stay tuned for further updates!

UPDATE: March 7th, 2024 PHOTOS

We are excited to share the latest on the Edson and District Library Expansion and Renovation Project, marking progress toward a modern and improved library space for our community. Highlights include interior framing and mechanical rough-ins ongoing and almost complete. The new glulam mass timber has been installed in the expansion space and the focus for the next 3 weeks will be to completing the roof over the expansion area (including new skylights). Once this is complete the remaining efforts will be directed towards drywall and finishing.

We extend our gratitude to our dedicated contractors, project manager, and the community for your unwavering patience and support throughout this journey. Stay tuned for regular updates as we navigate this transformative journey together.

UPDATE: December 1st, 2023 PHOTOS

We are excited to share an update on the ongoing renovation and expansion project at the Edson and District Library.

In the past month, we have achieved significant milestones. These include completing mechanical risers along the south window, enhancing the building's infrastructure, and constructing a curb along the grade beam, crucial for structural improvements. Internal work on mechanical and electrical systems has started, setting the stage for enhanced functionality. Additionally, we have poured concrete sidewalks and are well on our way to modernizing the library's interior.

We are genuinely thrilled with the progress and remain dedicated to creating a more functional and inviting space for our community. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting project continues to take shape!

UPDATE: November 6th, 2023 PHOTOS

We are excited to provide you with an update on the progress of the Edson and District Library Expansion Project. We appreciate your ongoing support and patience as we work to enhance our community's library facilities. 

We are delighted to report that the demolition phase of the project has been successfully completed. This important milestone marks the beginning of our journey toward creating a modern and improved library space that will better serve the needs of our community. 

The project has advanced into the renovation phase following the approval of building permits. Renovation work will primarily occur indoors, making the most of the winter months. 

We thank you for your continued support and understanding during this transition period. The Edson and District Library Expansion Project is designed to enhance the resources and services available to our community, and we can't wait to share the new and improved library with you. 

Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to achieving our vision for a vibrant and accessible library space. 

On June 29, 2023, Council approved an increase in the Capital Budget for the Library Renovation and Expansion project from $3,000,000 to $3,700,000 with increased town funding of $616,600 to be funded from the Future Civic/Cultural Facility Reserve.

The project funding breakdown is expected to be as follows:

• Town of Edson - $2,078,600
• Yellowhead County - $538,000
• Province - $1,000,000 (CFEP program grant)
• Library Board - $83,400 (reserves)

Library Expansion Project Presentation - March 23, 2023

NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION ANNOUNCED at 5016 4th Avenue. See the release at www.edson.ca/library.

The Town has hired a local contractor to start clearing the trees within the Right of Way of TWP RD 532 between 54^th Street South and 63^rd Street (Willmore Road).

This process is in preparation for design for road construction.

This new road will provide a second access to the Edson Landfill and the businesses along 54^th Street South.

Assessments were required throughout Edson following the substantial flood event this summer to determine how much damage occurred. On June 29th assessments were completed by ISL Engineering with recommendations including upgrading the culverts at 6th avenue.

The report was reviewed by staff and the came to Council requesting funding and approval on July 18th. You can watch the discussion here: https://youtu.be/XDQOiGqK4wk?t=3201

As per the engineering report, the flooding in the community occurred after ground was saturated from previous rains and allowed for little ground absorption. The water ran off, overwhelming streams and storm infrastructure.

Some repairs required include 6th Avenue, the sink hole on 2nd Avenue and other related infrastructure damage.

The 6th avenue repair is large in nature and requires the Town to follow a tendering process under Provincial/Federal Trade regulations. Information on this project can be found below.

The Town of Edson is proceeding with the construction of the 10^th Ave and 54^th Street Sanitary upgrade. GS Holdings Company Ltd. O/A GS Construction has been contracted by the Town to complete this work.

Project Details:

• Construction of the 54^th Street sanitary upgrade will start at the intersection of 1^st Ave and 54^th Street on April 29, 2024, (weather permitting) and will proceed north along 54^th Street as per the map below.
• Construction for the 10^th Ave sanitary upgrade is anticipated to commence on June 20^th, 2024.
• The project is expected to last approximately 90 working days, with completion targeted by mid-August 2024.
• During construction, there will be temporary closures of certain intersections along 54^th Street and 10^th to through traffic.
• The contractor, along with a representative from the engineering firm, will be in contact with each affected resident prior to construction to provide updates on affected services, including temporary water access, property access, parking, and garbage collection arrangement.

Public Notice - Contract Award - 10 Ave and 54 Street Sanitary Upgrade Project

Public Notice Construction - 54 St 10 Ave San. Upgrades

Please be advised that Parkway Enterprises Ltd. will begin reconstruction of 18th Avenue on 49th and 48th street starting Monday May 13th, 2024 and continuing into late summer or fall.  Construction work will include replacement of both the water main and the sanitary sewer, including services to property line, roadway reconstruction, sidewalk replacement, plus new streetlights with underground power.
 
The contractor will begin mobilizing in equipment and supplies the week of May 13, 2024, and will begin closing off the construction area, including roadways and sidewalks. Access to the front of the properties will be closed, and you are asked to access the homes from the back lane.   
 
Temporary water services will be installed beginning on May 13th and 14th.  Water lines will be connected to an outside tap on your home, and the water meter shut off. Crews will speak with each homeowner on site prior to installing water services to each home. If you do not have an outside tap, please advise crews to find an alternative source of water supply. Temporary water lines will run above ground while the new underground line is constructed. During this time, please avoid contact with water line with lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc. If you have any questions regarding your temporary line, please communicate with crews on site.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation during this time. If you have any questions or concerns related to this project, please contact Parkway Enterprises at 780-542-2333.

• Public Notice Construction - 18th Ave Rehabilitation

The project will include rebuilding 5 diamonds at the northeast end of Vision Park, which includes:

• Landscaping to improve drainage in the lower areas of Vision Park.
• Construction of two 300-foot diamonds suitable for Slo-Pitch and Baseball.
• Rebuilding of three diamonds to level the landscape, improve drainage, and upgrade fencing.

Once this work is complete, Vision Park will have 16 operational diamonds, which more than accommodates the needs of Edson Mixed Slo-Pitch and Edson Minor Ball. A park of this size will also attract ball tournaments to the community.

Budget - $1,922,240

Timeline - Work started on September 19, 2022 and is anticipated to continue until August 2023. Grass seed takes a minimum of two full years to grow and establish itself so we anticipate the new ball diamonds will not be operational until the spring 2025.

Background

In 2019 Trans Mountain Pipeline started work installing their new pipeline directly through Vision Park.

Eight of our softball diamonds at Vision Park were either fully or partially located on the Trans Mountain right of away. The work done by Trans Mountain Pipeline resulted in the removal of the playground, 72 full-grown spruce and poplar trees, six ball diamonds, and partially impacted two other diamonds.

Trans Mountain must return all sites on their right of way to their original condition after the excavation and construction, however, Trans Mountain and the Town of Edson jointly identified that it might be in the Town’s best interest to rebuild the affected ball diamonds and other structures rather than Trans Mountain. The Town of Edson rebuilding the diamonds (with financial contributions from Trans Mountain) would ensure the Town of Edson could rebuild them in alignment with the new Vision Park Revitalization Plan.

The Town of Edson Parks Department worked with EDS Group to build a revitalization plan for Vision Park in June 2020. A draft plan was presented to Council on October 27, 2020. The plan included a phased approach, with phase one being rebuilding the diamonds removed by Trans Mountain. Unfortunately, tenders came in far over budget and the plan was scaled back in consultation with user groups.

Project includes upgrades on Wase Creek on 1st avenue between Highway 16 overpass and 48th Street to mitigate flooding and drainage issues.

Budget - 90% grant funded. More details to come.

Timeline - Design activities are started and a land agent is currently working on the file to secure rights of access for geotechnical investigations and future work plans.

The Town of Edson and Yellowhead County are embarking on a historic joint project.

Following many years of public input and facility studies, our communities have come together to start work on a new Multi-Use Recreational Facility.

After initial plans for the Hillendale site came in over budget, the project team was tasked with looking at alternatives which can achieve similar results, but within the approved $70 million budget.

Work is now underway on a condition assessment for major building components and complete a conceptual design and cost estimate at the current site of the Edson and District Leisure Centre. The updated plan is expected to be complete by December 2022.

More details can be found at www.edson.ca/facility.

UPDATE September 29, 2023

The scope of work for this project was expanded to include a replacement of 56 meters of leaking Sanitary Sewer line and one manhole that is in a poor condition.

UPDATE November, 2023

6th Avenue is now open to the public, with the contractor returning in the spring to lay asphalt.

Project is to install a new water treatment plant (WTP) and public use facility at Vision Park.

In 2020, the Town undertook facility design at Vision Park to make use of an existing licensed water well that requires treatment to meet potable water quality standards. The Vision Park Water Treatment Plant design includes a process area and a separated area with washrooms and meeting space for use by the public within the park.

Budget - $2,274,660

More details can be found in the agenda from the May 25th, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting and the June 1st, 2021 Council Meeting.

A new facility has replaced the old outdoor arena structure in Glenwood Park and provide year-round recreational opportunities for residents. The structure is a cement base which lowers the staff resource implication in the winter as the arena will be much easier to flood. It may also allow earlier flooding of the ice surface, potentially leading to a longer winter skating season.

Considering that the facility will now provide year-round recreational opportunities, such as basketball and pickle ball in the summer months, greater usage of the park is anticipated.

Budget - $435,000 (75% grant funded)

Timeline - Project is complete and the new facility is ready for use!

More details can be found in the agenda from the March 15th, 2022 Council Meeting.