20-year Capital Plan supports growth

With a new 20-year strategy for capital projects, the provincial government is planning now for the needs of tomorrow.

It is estimated that Alberta will grow to five million people in the next two decades. The 20-Year Strategic Capital Plan responds to this by addressing Alberta’s immediate infrastructure needs, as well as what might be required in the medium- to longer-term.

The plan sets clear directions for capital planning based on:

  • demographic and economic forecasts,
  • the need for capital maintenance and renewal, and
  • budget considerations.

It also makes a clear commitment to environmentally friendly design and building practices.

The 20-year plan will invest an average of $6 billion a year to meet short- and medium-term objectives. It is not a specific list of projects, but it covers eight main areas, including:

  • municipal infrastructure
  • the provincial highway network, other transportation and corridors
  • health facilities
  • schools
  • post-secondary facilities
  • housing and government projects
  • community facilities
  • water and wastewater facilities

The government will update and report back on the strategy regularly to ensure it continues to address the infrastructure needs of Albertans.

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Did you know?

Alberta’s per capita spending on infrastructure is more than three times the average of other provinces.

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