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City of Calgary, Rockyview County sign partnership to accelerate Prairie Economic Gateway

The Prairie Economic Gateway is a major logistics and manufacturing hub planned for the city's southeast, in partnership between Calgary and Rockyview County.

City of Calgary, Rockyview County sign partnership to accelerate Prairie Economic Gateway

The City of Calgary and Rockyview County have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to accelerate the development of the Prairie Economic Gateway, a multi-billion dollar logistics hub. The agreement is expected to "speed up the transition from engineering design to construction activities" near the proposed site, located on 1,300 acres along 114 Avenue S.E.

The project, which is set to be completed between 2028 and 2031, will include infrastructure such as water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, as well as road improvements and emergency response planning. The agreement is seen as a significant step towards realizing the potential of the Calgary region's economic future.

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