Sturgeon Heights Reservoir & Pump Station Replacement & Decommissioning Project

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Consultation has concluded

Existing Sturgeon Heights Reservoir and Pump Station

The Sturgeon Heights Reservoir and Pump Station, located at 37 Sunset Boulevard, is the main St. Albert reservoir which receives water from the City of Edmonton supply line and works with the two other structures in the community to distribute potable water to St. Albert residents, schools, and businesses. As the oldest structure of its kind in St. Albert, it can no longer be upgraded and must be rebuilt to ensure the long-term reliable and safe distribution of potable water for the community.

To ensure water services in the city are not disrupted, the current reservoir and pump station will remain operational while a new reservoir and pump station is being built. This means the new structure must be located within Salisbury Park to utilize the current underground infrastructure, as well as to maintain water pressure and meet demand requirements. Once construction of the new reservoir and pump station is complete and operational, the current reservoir and pump station will be decommissioned, and restoration of the park will take place.

The new facility will blend into the natural environment and be visually appealing to surrounding residents and park users.

Three phases of stakeholder and community engagement are planned to take place in spring (now complete - View Phase 1 Engagement Report), summer (now complete - View Phase 2 Engagement Report) and February 2022 (now complete - View Phase 3 Engagement Report).


The Sturgeon Heights Reservoir and Pump Station, located at 37 Sunset Boulevard, is the main St. Albert reservoir which receives water from the City of Edmonton supply line and works with the two other structures in the community to distribute potable water to St. Albert residents, schools, and businesses. As the oldest structure of its kind in St. Albert, it can no longer be upgraded and must be rebuilt to ensure the long-term reliable and safe distribution of potable water for the community.

To ensure water services in the city are not disrupted, the current reservoir and pump station will remain operational while a new reservoir and pump station is being built. This means the new structure must be located within Salisbury Park to utilize the current underground infrastructure, as well as to maintain water pressure and meet demand requirements. Once construction of the new reservoir and pump station is complete and operational, the current reservoir and pump station will be decommissioned, and restoration of the park will take place.

The new facility will blend into the natural environment and be visually appealing to surrounding residents and park users.

Three phases of stakeholder and community engagement are planned to take place in spring (now complete - View Phase 1 Engagement Report), summer (now complete - View Phase 2 Engagement Report) and February 2022 (now complete - View Phase 3 Engagement Report).


Consultation has concluded

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    There appears to be sufficient space available to build a larger capacity storage tank. Why is this not being done?

    KIWIJOHN asked almost 3 years ago

    The size planned for the replacement of the Sturgeon Reservoir meets the needs for the service area of the Sturgeon Reservoir.  A larger reservoir has not been budgeted for this project, as increased capacity needs were addressed in other reservoir projects in the City of St. Albert. 

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    What days of the week will construction be completed and what will their hours be?

    Crabarb asked over 2 years ago

    The project is still in the design stage, construction is anticipated to start in 2023. While all construction activities need to adhere to the City's Noise Bylaw, actual days will be determined by the successful contractor following tender.  Once a contractor is awarded the project, additional information will be provided through the City's website. 

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    Hi, Just curious when phase 3 will happen and why it’s been delayed. Thank you.

    ChristineJ asked almost 3 years ago

    Thank you for your question. We are currently working on the final concept and anticipate Phase 3 occurring in the next month or so.