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About South Hill Station

South Hill Station is near the community of Riverbend located between Glenmore Trail and 86 Avenue S.E. and connects to:

  • Foothills Industrial area
  • Calgary Rugby Union
  • A future transit hub

The South Hill Station Area Concept Plan was approved by Council in 2016. The Transit-Oriented-Development lands include pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use development, with opportunities for larger scale development on the lands north and south of Glenmore Trail, and across the irrigation canal to the east.

Read on to learn more about:

Station Layout

South Hill feature map
  1. Plaza
  2. Station/platform
  3. Bus terminal with 7 bus bays, accessed by a transit-only road
  4. Passenger pick-up/drop-off areas
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Key Features

  • Designated pick-up and drop-off area for passengers
  • Surrounding lands where future Transit-Oriented Development space is possible
  • Multi-use pathways that align with roadways, crosswalks and the transit area
  • Event space for community programming
  • Shared amenities within the transit platform, bus waiting area and pedestrian corridors
  • Partial canopy coverage on platforms
  • Platform shelters
  • Seating and lean rails for passengers
  • Bicycle parking
  • The multi-use pathway provides seamless access from the Riverbend community to the station and bus terminal along 27 Street S.E. and 86 Avenue S.E.
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90% Design Information

In December 2025, the design for South Hill reached the 90% milestone. This means that the design is almost done; only fine tuning remains before construction can begin.  At 90%, the design is fully developed with all plans and specifications, and compliance with codes and standards.

Any comments or revisions from the 90% design, once successfully implemented, can then be converted into an Issue For Construction (IFC) set of drawings, allowing construction to begin.

The 60% design milestone was met in late 2024, and the designs are available to view here. 

Rendering of South HIll Station during the day at 90% design
Rendering of South HIll Station during the day at 90% design
Rendering of South Hill Station during autumn at 90% design
Rendering of South Hill Station during autumn at 90% design
Rendering of South Hill Station during the evening at 90% design
Rendering of South Hill Station during the evening at 90% design
Rendering of South Hill Station during the summer at 90% design
Rendering of South Hill Station during the summer at 90% design
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Public Spaces

With the primary access point of South Hill Station being the plaza space at the corner of 86 Avenue S.E. and the bus terminal, there is an opportunity for this area to be an anchor for the entire site, encouraging pedestrians to interact with the space.

Unique to South Hill Station is a storm water retention pond that backs onto the station platform and provides a natural setting for those using the station, while also providing storm water management.

Landscaping elements provide opportunities for art installations, which could be enjoyed while waiting at transit stops, riding the train or walking within the station.

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