In July 2023, Council directed for work to begin outlining a manufacturing and logistics hub within the Calgary region, a project now known as the Prairie Economic Gateway.
Originally intended for annexation, The City of Calgary and Rocky View County instead agreed on a partnership for the ASP lands. Together we shifted our focus to regional collaboration and economic development along our shared border for years to come.
The following timeline outlines the work of the Gateway team to date, as well as what’s to come following the signing of the Prairie Economic Gateway Deal Agreement between The City of Calgary and Rocky View County.
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July 2023
Council direction on initiation
Council directs work to begin on what would become the Prairie Economic Gateway
June 2024
Council approval on MOU
City Council approves the Prairie Economic Gateway Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Calgary and Rocky View County.
September 2024
Council first reading on Statutory Plan Amendments
City Council gives first reading to the Prairie Economic Gateway - Statutory Plan Amendments. City Council provides a letter of support for the jointly developed Area Structure Plan.
November 2024
CMRB approval and Council introduction session
The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) approves the Statutory Plan Amendments. City Council receives the Prairie Economic Gateway Intermunicipal Agreement – Introduction in closed session.
December 2024
Council session on approach
City Council receives the Prairie Economic Gateway Intermunicipal Agreement – The Approach presentation in closed session.
February 2025
Council approval on Deal Structure and Statutory Plan and Amendments
Rocky View County Council unanimously votes ‘yes’ on the Prairie Economic Gateway Agreement on February 18. Calgary City council votes ‘yes’ 12-2 on February 25.
March 2025
MoU signed with the Canada Infrastructure Bank
The City of Calgary and Rocky View County sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to explore an investment partnership.
Q2 - Q4 2025
Municipal land use and engineering design
Conceptual Scheme and Land Use Approval decision is due in Q3, and the commencement of conceptual and preliminary engineering design work will follow.
2026
Off-site servicing framework
Work will focus on detailed engineering studies and design for the Gateway’s public infrastructure needs, as well as focus on land acquisition
2027 - 2030
Commercial readiness
On-site servicing, roads and distribution. Lot permitting, construction and occupancy. Infrastructure construction completion for the first phase of the development.
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