Project history
Since the late 1980s, there has been interest in completing the central part of Sherwood Park. Over the years, a number of amenities have been added to the area. Here are some of the milestones.
1990
Area Redevelopment Plan adopted by County Council
Public Consultation and Advisory Committee formed
Development objectives approved
Implementation Plan
1990-1995
Festival Place opened
Festival Way was built
Broadmoor Lake Park was upgraded
The Heritage Parkway opened
1995-2000
Strathcona County purchased all the lands in Centre in the Park
Centre in the Park Concept Plan was approved
2001-2002
The Business Plan was approved by Council
Regulatory bylaws were approved
The federal and provincial governments announced $2 million in funding for Centre in the Park
2003
Proposals were invited for residential and commercial development
2004
January: Christenson Developments Ltd. was selected as the project developer
June: Work began on the underground servicing
July: Festival Way was designated a one-way street
2005
March 29: Council approved a business plan for the community energy system
April: Construction began on the first residential buildings
June: Construction began on the first phase of the community energy system
October: An open house was held to explain the community energy system to nearby residents.
November: A display on Centre in the Park was featured at an international exhibit held along with the United Nations' conference on climate change.
November: Installation of the underground pipe for the community energy system began
2006
Installation of the underground piping for the community energy system was completed
Construction began on the Community Energy Centre building
May: Construction began on the Prairie Walk, a pedestrian walkway
June: Council approved a plan to obtain detailed designs for the proposed Community Centre. This would include the library, multi-use space for community groups, and space for Council Chambers and municipal services.
September 26: Volunteer Plaza named
November 21: Council approved the Capital budget to construct the Community Centre, to be built to meet LEED™GOLD certification
2007
September 28: Prairie Walk officially opened
October: Construction management company on site. Some County offices relocate temporarily.
2008
January: Community Centre site fencing, building demolition
February: Community Centre site excavation and parkade foundation work starts
April 22: Council approved Community Centre third floor addition above the Family and Community Services offices
2009
Parkade structure is complete
Community Centre structural frame construction began
Major construction progress occurred throughout the year
2010
November 1: The new Community Centre building construction is complete and the new Strathcona County Library opened its doors to the public
December 5: The Community Centre is officially opened with grand opening celebrations
2011
March: The new Strathcona County Art Gallery, gallery @ 501, celebrates its opening with the first exhibit, A Well Spun Prairie Yarn
Last updated: Thursday, July 21, 2011
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