City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan

Starting in late April, crews will be replacing the temporary lighting on McLeod Avenue between Queen Street and King Street and Main Street between First Avenue and Church Road with the new, permanent lighting. This is expected to take several weeks. During this time, lighting will be reduced.

The new lighting will be going into the median in the middle of the road. Once the underground section is complete, and the median is built, the new lights can go in.

The light from Columbus Park as well as the increased amount of daylight is expected to ensure adequate visibility for motorists and pedestrians.

Thank you for your patience as construction continues.

As a reminder, businesses in the City Centre area remain open during the construction and the community is encouraged to continue supporting them during this redevelopment work. Visit CityCentreOpenForYou.ca for a business directory and interactive map to find businesses and parking in the area

Construction in Spruce Grove’s City Centre is scheduled to resume on Monday, April 10. This will include a phased closure of several roads in the area.

• Starting April 10 – the eastbound lane of McLeod Avenue from Queen Street to Main Street will be closed
• Starting April 10 – the northbound lane of Main Street from Church Road to McLeod Avenue will be closed
• Starting April 17 – the eastbound lane of McLeod Avenue from Main Street to King Street will be closed
• Starting April 17 – the northbound lane of Main Street from McLeod Avenue to First Avenue will be closed

These closures will remain in effect for most of the summer and drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes. Pedestrian access will remain open.

This project is one element of the larger City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan that is focused on revitalizing the area and making the City Centre one of Spruce Grove’s main commercial and social destinations.

The streetscape revitalization project is focused on creating a more pedestrian focused environment by improving sidewalks and street crossings, while also incorporating more trees and landscaping. Much of the underground infrastructure is also being rehabilitated or replaced to service area businesses and residents, while also creating the opportunity for new development.

Last year most of the construction work was beneath the surface and included the installation of new water main and sanitary sewer lines, as well as underground utility installation.

For the 2023 construction season, much of the work will shift to above ground, including new concrete and asphalt, the new centre median within McLeod Avenue, new curbs and sidewalks, landscaping, and the installation of new street furniture like benches. Back alleys in the City Centre area are also scheduled to be paved this year.

As a reminder, businesses in the City Centre area remain open during the construction and the community is encouraged to continue supporting them during this redevelopment work. Visit CityCentreOpenForYou.ca for a business directory and interactive map to find businesses and parking in the area.

Construction in Spruce Grove's City Centre is scheduled to resume in April 2023.

Near the end of March, weather permitting, materials and workers will begin arriving on site. In early April, some of the traffic accommodation will be set up to prepare for work to resume.

Additional information will be shared in the weeks leading up to the start of work for the 2023 construction season.

Residents are also reminded to continue supporting City Centre businesses by shopping local. Visit CityCentreOpenForYou.ca for a business directory and interactive map to find businesses and parking in the area.

City Centre streets that have been temporarily closed due to construction work this year will re-open on Friday, November 25.

Streets and sidewalks will be open; however, some work will still be underway that may result in some minor disruptions, such as the temporary closure of a parking space.

As well, there will be a slight change to parking on the north side of Main Street between McLeod Avenue and Church Road. In order to accommodate a temporary sidewalk in the area, the parking along that stretch of Main Street will need to be parallel parking instead of angle parking over the winter months.

There will also be some temporary road closures on Main Street, south of McLeod Avenue, on the mornings of November 29, December 1, December 5 and December 12 due to construction work at a business in the area. Please watch for signage and note that these dates are subject to change.

Thank you to the community and City Centre businesses for their cooperation this year. This construction work is part of the streetscape revitalization project, which is focused on revitalizing the area and making the City Centre a place where people of all ages come to shop, dine, work, live, socialize, interact and participate in a variety of community, arts and cultural experiences.

City Centre streets that have been temporarily closed due to construction work this summer and fall are expected to be open for the winter by Friday, November 25.

There will still be some temporary parking and sidewalk closures on the north end of Main Street, but the driving lane will be open and pedestrians will be accommodated.

As well, the sidewalk on Main Street north and sections of sidewalk on Main Street south will be temporary pavement. This is because the pavement will be removed in the spring so permanent concrete can be poured.

This construction work is part of the streetscape revitalization project, which is focused on revitalizing the area and making the City Centre a place where people of all ages come to shop, dine, work, live, socialize, interact and participate in a variety of community, arts and cultural experiences.

After a couple of busy months, construction work will soon be wrapping up on the streetscape revitalization project in Spruce Grove’s City Centre and there will be two-way traffic and full pedestrian access to all businesses at all times during the winter months.

Most of the underground work is done for this year, with some very minor underground work to be completed in 2023.

Irrigation work has been completed and all the soil cells have been installed and are being filled with soil.

This picture shows what the soil cells look like under the road and sidewalks before they are filled with the soil. These cells help keep the soil from compacting and impacting tree roots. They also allow water to get into the soil and not affect the road or sidewalk structure.

Surface work has started, and crews are working quickly to get the roadways paved and open for the winter months. The west side of McLeod Avenue and the north side of Main Street have been paved and the remaining open roadways will be paved the last week of October.

The goal for the remainder of October is to finish the required concrete curbing to allow the roadways to be paved during the warmer weather. Concrete work will also continue into November, including sidewalks, the median wall, benches and decorative brick sections. This will involve heating and tarping, so areas will still need to be closed off to protect those sections from vandalism and keep workers safe as they will not have the same visibility of their surroundings.

Work will continue in a way to allow the roadways and sidewalks to be fully open to vehicles and pedestrians as they are completed. There will also continue to be full pedestrian access.

Businesses in the City Centre remain open during the construction and the community is encouraged to continue supporting them throughout this temporary disruption in the area. Please check out this site for information and an interactive map to find parking and local shops in the area.

Concrete poured for a sidewalk in front of 215 McLeod Avenue.

Concrete poured for the curb ramp at the northwest intersection corner of McLeod Avenue and Main Street.

The transformation of Columbus Park in Spruce Grove’s City Centre is now complete, creating a welcoming and open space that can be used for gathering and public events in all seasons.

City Council, together with members of the City Centre Business Association, officially marked the opening of the park with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on September 26.

The redevelopment of Columbus Park is part of the overall City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan (CCARP), which was approved by Council in 2020. This plan provides a framework for guiding the revitalization of the City Centre to create a vibrant, mixed-use space.

Located in the heart of the City Centre at the intersection of McLeod Avenue and Main Street, the updated Columbus Park has improved seating and shelter, new greenery and lighting, and a permanent stage.

“The redevelopment of Columbus Park is a key element in the overall revitalization of the City Centre and we are thrilled with the end result,” said Mayor Jeff Acker. “The new design and features of the park will truly make it a space that can accommodate a variety of needs and help bring people to our City Centre.”

Additional CCARP work currently underway is a streetscape revitalization project that will help create a safer, pedestrian focused environment by improving sidewalks and street crossings, adding street trees, landscaping, and places to gather.

The end result will be a dynamic, welcoming space and improved experience for those who walk, bike, drive, or use transit to access the area.

“I’d like to thank our residents and the business community for their ongoing support during this redevelopment work,” said Mayor Acker. “We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work towards our shared goal of creating a vibrant City Centre.”

Columbus Park has been in its current location in the City Centre since the late 1990s thanks to the support of the Knights of Columbus and other community supporters. Previously, the park was located on the opposite corner of the intersection.

Although Columbus Park is now open, there will be times when workers need to access the site to complete some final touches to the space. During these times, sections of the park may be temporarily fenced off for safety reasons.

Two intersections in the City Centre area will be temporarily closed to accommodate work on the streetscape revitalization project.

The closures are expected to start during the week of September 26 and will impact:

• The intersection of McLeod Avenue and Main Street
• The intersection of Church Road and Main Street

These temporary closures are required to finish connecting the new deep utility mains to the existing mains, and to decommission the old mains.

Drivers are asked to watch for signage and detour accordingly.

The streetscape revitalization project is part of the overall City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan, which is focused on revitalizing the area and making the City Centre a place where people of all ages come to shop, dine, work, live, socialize, interact and participate in a variety of community, arts and cultural experiences.

Businesses in the City Centre remain open during the construction and the community is encouraged to continue supporting them throughout this temporary disruption in the area. Please check out this site for information and an interactive map to find parking and local shops in the area.

July and August were busy months for the streetscape revitalization project in the Spruce Grove City Centre area.

Much of the focus has been on underground work in the area, including new water main and sanitary sewer line installation and some storm water tie-ins. Some surface work has also started, including the removal of some sidewalks, and grading and graveling for new sidewalks.

These underground upgrades will support service to existing businesses and residents, while also creating opportunity for new development.

Moving into September, the underground work and installation of deep utilities will be completed in the coming weeks, and more surface work will begin along with the installation of the soil cells, electrical conduit, and remaining irrigation.

There will be some temporary access disruptions while the road and sidewalks are brought up to the proper elevation, and again when the concrete is poured. Impacted businesses will be notified if they will be affected by this work.

There will be some intersection interruptions at McLeod Avenue and King Street, as well as at Main Street and Church Avenue, to connect the newly installed mains to the existing lines.

Businesses in the City Centre remain open during the construction and the community is encouraged to continue supporting them throughout this temporary disruption in the area. Please check out this site for information and an interactive map to find parking and local shops in the area.

Intersection of McLeod Avenue (looking west): Underground work has been completed; tie-in at Queen Street being done.

Intersection - Main Street (looking south): Asphalt removal completed and waterline started.

Intersection - McLeod Avenue (looking east): Asphalt removals completed and underground work has been started.

Intersection - Main Street (looking north): Underground work completed; soil cells about to be installed.

Photos courtesy of ISL Engineering

September 2 update: The lane reduction is now expected to start on Tuesday, September 6. Thank you for your understanding!

Beginning sometime in the next week, both northbound and southbound traffic on King Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction around the McLeod Avenue intersection.

As part of the streetscape redevelopment work, new sanitary and storm lines need to be connected to the existing ones under King Street.

Once work begins, it is expected to take between one and two weeks, as long as weather is favourable to pave the road once underground work is complete.