Alberta Energy Corridor: we are open for business and will make it easy to do business. We have mapped our region to identify the appropriate commercial areas for future land use. We offer
- competative land values
- transportation infrastructure
- a diversified economic base
- stable and educated labour force
- university and college support and graduates
- and a collaborative, pro-business attitude.
The Alberta Energy Corridor – a prime location to provide service support for industry to the north and south. Whether you’re looking to serve existing customers or emerging markets, we are strategically located, offering access to
- industrial businesses involved in staging and servicing major energy sector and oilsands players
- energy supply chain and the alternative energy sector for manufacturing and research
- forest industry, which is represented by one of the world’s largest pulp mills, a number of sawmills and a growing biomass sector – along with support businesses.
Strategic Location
- geographic position between Edmonton, Fort McMurray and the Industrial Heartland region of Alberta
- especially suited to industrial businesses involved in staging and servicing major energy-sector players and the forest industry
- north-south axis includes important energy and forestry activities that are or will be established
- commercial centre point for an east-west axis
- close to the Industrial Heartland and all the business and logistical advantages inherent to that proximity and synergies.
Transportation / Access
centred on Highway 63 north from Wandering River to south of Boyle and west from the Al-Pac Connector road to 20 kilometres east of Highway 63- rail line links the region to points north and south
- pipeline systems located extensively in the region
- several airport facilities throughout the region
- numerous freight and heavy oil transport companies located in the area
- access across the Athabasca River provided via Al-Pac Bridge – with a weighted capacity of 100,000 tonnes – servicing the oil industry in the MD of Opportunity.
The transport of information is also well-developed in the region: an extensive broadband communications network exists, including high-speed Internet.
Infrastructure
- future land use guided by a recently completed land use plan
- locations identified for commercial and industrial operations
- five locations earmarked for expansion and development, each neighbouring active and vital communities
- network of power utilities to serve industry and future expansion.
Affordability
- low cost of land, services, conducting business
- land availability and options based on industrial versus commercial needs
- lower cost of living.
Community Strengths
- a local university and several colleges provide highly educated and technically skilled workers
- regional communities working together to grow business and enhance economic diversity
- available serviced land
- quality school system, two area hospitals and various other health and supportive care facilities.
