Building Calgary
Building Calgary
Maintaining and improving public infrastructure
We’re investing in Calgary to help communities thrive. This means fixing roads and bridges, upgrading water systems, and improving recreation centres to support the services Calgarians rely on every day. New fire stations, libraries, parks and playgrounds are being built to meet community needs. We’re planning for the future, with new water treatment plants and more reliable water systems, expanding transit, and exploring better ways to provide affordable housing as our city grows.
Every dollar counts. We’re committed to using resources responsibly to finish projects on time and within budget. Investing in infrastructure helps improve neighbourhoods, supports the economy, brings in new businesses, and creates jobs. This helps make Calgary a great place to live now and in the future.
Featured projects
Growing capacity
Water is one of those things you shouldn't have to think about. When you turn on the tap, flush the toilet or head out after a storm, you expect essential services to work. That's why The City is investing in water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that quietly protects everyday life, supports growth and helps ensure Calgary remains resilient for generations to come.
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Ensuring Calgary's wastewater system keeps pace with growth so residents can rely on essential services every day.
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Investing in critical wastewater infrastructure to support growing communities and the services residents depend on.
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Helping keep Sunnyside safer by reducing the risk of flooding to homes, businesses and public spaces.
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Improving drainage to help protect homes, roads and neighbourhoods during major storms.
Getting around
Getting around in Calgary should feel safe, smooth and predictable. Here are a few examples of City projects that will make everyday trips easier, whether you’re driving to work, walking your kids to school, biking to a park or catching transit across town.
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Making transit along Centre Street more predictable and comfortable, so everyday trips feel easier, safer and less stressful.
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Faster, safer travel for people moving through northeast Calgary, removing a long-standing bottleneck, improving traffic flow and reduce congestion.
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Making a busy street safer with new a new pathway, traffic signal and repaving to help Calgarians get where they're going.
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Extending the 5 Avenue S.E. flyover ramp to give drivers more space an time to merge on to Memorial Drive safely.
Making a difference in our community
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73
More investment in public infrastructure in 2024 than in 2022. Projects included parks, playgrounds, planned utility upgrades, and road repairs to improve infrastructure.
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1,836
New non-market homes with development permit approval in 2025 in Calgary, which is five times the average annual volume. In 2025, 86% of Calgarians said they want The City to invest more in affordable housing.* *Source: 2025 Fall Survey of Calgarians.
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7,500
Estimated number of temporary full-time jobs created, adding about $950 million to Calgary’s economy through increased GDP (Gross Domestic Product).