Asset Management Prioritization Tool 2022-2024 | North Vancouver, BC Supporting Data-driven Infrastructure Planning in North Vancouver As the District of North Vancouver continues to maintain and upgrade its water system, annual watermain replacement decisions require a clear understanding of risk, performance, and long-term needs. McElhanney partnered with the District to redevelop a critical GIS-based application…
Lake Louise Traffic Safety and Wildlife Connectivity Program 2022-2025 | Lake Louise, AB Improving Traffic Safety and Mobility in Lake Louise Surging visitation to Lake Louise — between 10-12,000 visitors on an average summer day — placed significant strain on aging infrastructure, increasing congestion and safety risks. McElhanney partnered with Parks Canada (PCA) to deliver…
South Canmore Deep Utility Replacement Program 2025-Ongoing | Canmore, AB Planning for Long-Term Infrastructure Renewal in South Canmore With much of South Canmore’s underground infrastructure nearing the end of its lifecycle, the Town required a coordinated, long-term strategy to prioritize upgrades while maintaining reliable service and minimizing disruption in existing neighbourhoods. McElhanney partnered with the…
Inclusive Climate and Disaster Risk Planning 2025-2026 | Philippines, Provinces of Bohol and Samar As climate impacts intensify, communities in British Columbia, Alberta, and around the globe are increasingly focused on climate-resilient planning and emergency preparedness. McElhanney’s involvement in the Governance for Climate and Disaster Resilience (Gov-CDR) project in the Philippines demonstrates how inclusive, evidence-based, climate-risk…
Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre 2021-2024 | Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB McElhanney served as Prime Consultant for the planning, design, and delivery of the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre in Jasper National Park: North America’s first facility dedicated to conservation breeding of woodland caribou. This project supports Parks Canada’s long-term caribou recovery program by providing secure,…
Edmonton New Remand Centre 2007-2012 | Edmonton, AB The Edmonton New Remand Centre is a 645,000 sq.ft. maximum security remand facility accommodating nearly 1,950 inmates in the first phase. The $482 million facility consists of a central building connected to seven pods through a two-level link system. The Central Administration building houses administrative services as…
EPCOR Garneau Substation 2019-2024 | Edmonton, AB The existing substation, while still operational, could no longer meet the growing power demands of the surrounding Garneau neighborhood. EPCOR proposed expanding into an adjacent residential-zoned property to increase capacity without compromising community character or service continuity. The Garneau neighborhood, one of Edmonton’s oldest, is characterized by its…
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Distribution Centre 2014-2018 | St. Albert, AB The new Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) Liquor Distribution Centre is the primary facility in AGLC’s warehouse network, handling all fast-moving products and serving as the central hub for order assembly and shipment. The warehouse, located in St. Albert, is 543,000 square feet,…
Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvements 2020-Ongoing | Calgary, AB The Bridgeland / Riverside community in Calgary stands out for its active streets, diverse local businesses, and engaged residents, creating a dynamic urban environment that reflects both community pride and a spirit of renewal. The City of Calgary’s Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvement project focused on transformative streetscape…
Town of Sundre Highway 27 Watermain Replacement 2023-2024 | Sundre, AB Project Background: Sundre’s Watermain Challenge It was no secret that the Town of Sundre’s (the Town) water infrastructure was leaking. Water licensing and lagoon discharge had been close to, or over, limit for some time. Leaks from old, cast-iron watermains in the highway combined…
