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City of Edmonton - Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation Study Proposal

Submitted to: Minister of Transportation Province of Alberta Submitted by: The City of Edmonton October, 1975 4500.1a .E3 , :5R8CR 1975 1

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T.J. "Terry" CAVANAGH EDMONTON. ALBERTA CANADA T5J 2R7

November 27, 1975

Our Reference: 80924

Dr. Hugh Horner, Minister of Transportation, Province of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Dear Dr. Horner: RE: City of Edmonton - Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation Study.

As a result of discussions with representatives of Alberta Transportation in September of this year, the City of Edmonton is pleased to submit this application for support in the development of a study of railway relocation opportunities in Edmonton. This application for the proposed "City of Edmonton Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation Study" has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Bill C-27 The Railway Relocation and Crossing Act. The City of Edmonton has demonstrated considerable interest in the development of a railway relocation study and implementation program, for a number of years. However, previous efforts to obtain Provinical and Federal support for the initiation of these programs were frustrated by the absence of an appropriate mechanism for the resolution of cost-sharing and inter-governmental administrative procedures. The passage of Bill C-27 on May 13, 1974, and your announcement June 26, 1975, of the Provincial Railway Relocation Policy Guidelines has provided the framework necessary for the inititation of a railway relocation program in this City.

Presentation of this application represents a serious commitment by the City of Edmonton to the resolution of a number of serious railway-related land use and transportation conflicts existent in this City. The City of Edmonton is prepared to assume financial responsibility for 25% of the costs of preparation of the "City of Edmonton - Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation Study", as detailed in Appendix IV of this application.

We request that the Province of Alberta provide financial support to undertake the proposed study program, as well as administrative support in the presentation of this application to the Government of Canada.

We are looking forward to your cooperation in the development and initiation of this very challenging program.

Respectfully Submitted,

T.J. "Terry" Cavanagh MAYOR

CONTENTS Page LETTER OF APPLICATION

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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INTRODUCTION

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THE STUDY APPROACH

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THE STUDY AREA

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THE EXISTING SITUATION

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PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED

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RELOCATION PROPOSAL

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ANTICIPATED BENEFITS

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APPENDIX I - CONFIRMATION OF SUPPORT FROM INVOLVED OR AFFECTED AGENCIES

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APPENDIX II - OBJECTIVES AND TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE STUDY

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APPENDIX III - STUDY ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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APPENDIX IV - STUDY BUDGET AND SCHEDULE

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APPENDIX V - EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL CITY OF EDMONTON, NOVEMBER 26, 1975

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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Facilities to be Relocated or Eliminated

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Areas Considered for Railway Relocation in City of Edmonton .

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Factors Influencing the C.P. Rail Facilities Relocation Study

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Canadian Pacific Rail Facilities - Edmonton Area

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The Transportation Study Area

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Land Use Adjacent to C.P. Railway - Edmonton Facilities

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At-Grade Crossings

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City of Edmonton Rail Rapid Transit System Lines Under Construction and Possible Extensions

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Proposed Organizational Structure for Railway Relocation Study Programme

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Proposed Staging for Railway Relocation Study

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Components and Contents of the "Urban Development Plan" .

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Components and Contents of the "Transportation Plan"

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Estimated Total Budget Requirements for the Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation Study 1976-1977

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Suggested 1975-1976 Cost-Sharing Arrangements for Urban Development Plan, Transportation Plan and Financial Plan Preparation - Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation.

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INTRODUCTION The City of Edmonton has been actively involved in the organization

contacted — the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian National Railways

and development of a program of railway relocation studies for a

and the Edmonton Regional Planning Commission — have expressed

number of years. As a result of these past activities, the City's

general support and a willingness to co-operate in the development

intentions and priorities concerning railway relocation have been

of a programme of railway relocation studies (Appendix I).

comprehensively documented and, in many instances, communicated to the Province of Alberta and the Government of Canada.

This application has been prepared on the basis of guidelines contained in the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act, and is presented to

In September, 1974, the City of Edmonton presented a formal statement

serve as a basis for a tri-level agreement between the Province of

of the City's "intent to apply" for railway relocation study funding

Alberta, the Government of Canada and the City of Edmonton sup-

to the Province of Alberta and the Government of Canada. In sub-

porting implementation of the Study program.

sequent discussions with both levels of senior government, it has become apparent that the comprehensive approach to a review of

THE STUDY APPROACH

railway problems originally proposed by the City of Edmonton is not considered practical for initiation under the provisions of The

In the City's past deliberations of railway study opportunities, a

Railway Relocation and Crossing Act. Accordingly, the City of

comprehensive approach to the identification of feasible relocation

Edmonton has carefully re-assessed its objectives with respect to

programs and urban development alternatives was suggested. However,

railway relocation and would like to obtain the support of the

the magnitude and complexity of such an undertaking now indicates

Province of Alberta and the Government of Canada to undertake an in-

that this overall planning approach may not result in the most

depth examination of the feasibility of relocating the Canadian

efficient utilization of available resources for the expedient

Pacific Railways Strathcona and Edmonton Yards, and of removing the

resolution of Edmonton's most critical railway-related problems.

North Edmonton C.P. Rail branch line (Figure 1).

Five major marshalling yard areas located within the City of Edmonton In the past year, the City of Edmonton has been in contact with all

(Figure 2), were included for consideration in the Proposal:

agencies directly involved with or affected by the proposed railway

Railway Relocation in Edmonton, originally presented to the Province

relocation study. Each of the various agencies or interest groups

of Alberta and the Government of Canada in September, 1974, and sub-

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By presentation of this proposal, the City of Edmonton does not wish

examination in the comprehensive study were ranked in terms of the

to imply that the problems associated with railway operations and

perceived priority for relocation. The priority attached to re-

marshalling yards in other areas of the City are in any way regarded

location of the separate yard areas was largely determined on the

as less significant than those which exist in proximity to the

basis of an analysis of existing and projected requirements of the

Canadian Pacific Railway Strathcona and Edmonton Yards. Rather, the

City of Edmonton.

Strathcona and Edmonton Yards have been selected as the first two of five areas in the City of Edmonton where examinations of relocation

Since presentation of the City's comprehensive proposal, a number of

opportunities are considered warranted.

developments have occurred which have influenced the designation of the Canadian Pacific Strathcona and Edmonton Yards as the City's

The existence or anticipated completion of a number of transportation

most immediate relocation priority. Foremost amongst these develop-

and development plans by the City, and private agencies, which will

ments were:

influence or determine the future use of released properties

-the recent indication by Canadian National Railways of the

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within the corridor currently occupied by the Strathcona Yards and

Company's intentions to consider development of relocation plans

land abutting the Canadian Pacific Railway facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; necessitates

on an independent financial basis;

that the study of relocation opportunities in these areas proceed immediately.

-approval by Edmonton City Council of conceptual plans for the development of a transportation "corridor" which focuses on the Canadian Pacific Railway right-of-way alignment in south-central

THE STUDY AREA

Edmonton; and

The Canadian Pacific Railway Company - North Division maintenance

-the presentation of plans and a cost-sharing agreement between

and marshalling activities in the Edmonton Area are conducted in the

Heritage Canada, the Devonian Foundation, the Old Strathcona

South Edmonton or "Strathcona" Yards. The Strathcona Yards are

Foundation and the City of Edmonton designating the Strathcona

connected to the Leduc Subdivision (on the south), and the Willingdon

Community as an "heritage conservation area" (Figure 3). .

Subdivision (to the east), as well as the "Downtown" or Edmonton

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ities (i.e. C.P. interfaces with C.N. and N.A.R. facilities); and

Railways mainline is achieved in the Edmonton Yards which are connected

all portions of the Counties of Strathcona; Parkland and Leduc, and

to the Strathcona Yards by a branch line which crosses the North

the Municipal District of Sturgeon, which may be affected by the

Saskatchewan River Valley on the High Level Bridge, approximately

relocation of the C.P. Facilities, or which contain areas considered as

one mile northwest of the northern boundary of the Strathcona Yards.

potential sites for relocation of the displaced facilities and operations."

Rail service to industrial areas immediately abutting the Yards in the east and south is provided by a number of spur tracks (Figure 4)

The area included within the study area for the "Urban Development Plan" will, of course, be much smaller than the Transportation Study Area.

Relocation of the Strathcona Yards will necessitate removal of the

It is expected that the "Urban Development Study Area" will include only

branch line connection to the Edmonton Yards, and elimination of the

those areas vacated as a result of relocation, and the area or areas

existing interswitching point. As a result, the "City of Edmonton -

purchased for redevelopment of essential rail facilities. The Urban

C.P. Rail Facilities Relocation Study" is likely to be a complex

Development Study Area will also include any areas adjacent the Vacated

undertaking, and will have significant ramifications on the total

or relocation sites which may be affected by the proposed changes in

network of rail operations in the Edmonton area, especially areas

land use.

currently serviced by the Canadian Pacific Railway. In addition, resolution of the interswitching problem will necessitate that a

THE EXISTING SITUATION

number of alternative sites for relocation of the Yards be investigated.

Three general areas have been identified for more intensive examination.

These areas are located in the vicinity of the City of Edmonton east boundary in the County of Strathcona, within the "South Industrial Outline Plan Area" in the vicinity of Ellerslie, Alberta, and the Lambton Industrial Park in the City of Edmonton (Figure 5).

Situated in south-central Edmonton, the Strathcona Marshalling Yards are generally surrounded by industrial and commercial land use activities. Some isolated areas of residential development abutt the Yards on the west and east. Residential land uses however, predominate adjacent the branch line connection to the Edmonton Yards north of 82 Avenue (Figure 6).

It is proposed that the 'Transportation Study Area' (Figure 5) include all of the City of Edmonton's Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities and the area served by these facilities; all portions of the City of Edmonton's rail network which are directly related to the C.P. facil-

The Strathcona Marshalling Yards occupy approximately 160 acres of land and consist of 12 tracks and numerous sidings, maintenance and repair shops, warehousing and storage facilities, as well as freight

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loading and unloading platforms. A station, which is still in use

Bridge to the Edmonton Yards. Vehicle access to the High Level

as a passenger terminal and administration office, is located at 82

Bridge, which has two decks, an upper rail deck and a two lane lower

Avenue and 103 Street. It is interesting to note that the Station

car deck, is complicated by the accommodation of the railway grade

is regarded as a structure of historical significance in an historic

and crossing requirements.

preservation program currently being considered for the Strathcona Area. In addition, a number of industrial spurs and sidings exist,

South of the Strathcona Yards, the main line connecting the Yards

which provide connections to the branch line, as well as the Leduc

with the Leduc Subdivision roughly parallels the east alignment of

and Willingdon Subdivisions. These spur lines and the branch line

104 Street and Highway 2 South. The Willingdon Subdivision Line is

connection to the Edmonton Yards occupy approximately 16 additional

intersected at approximately 60 Avenue. The rail line south of the

acres of land in the Study Area.

Yards covers areas of industrial development or vacant land.

Generally, the existing facilities in the Strathcona Yards are

At-grade crossings, in addition to the 82 Avenue - 103 Street crossing,

poorly maintained, and repair or service operations on the site are

also occur at a number of locations (Figure 7).

limited. The passenger service which is operated from the Strathcona Station provides 2 daily return trips to Calgary. Utilization of

Of these, it is significant that 104 Street, 51 Avenue, 45 Avenue

this service has remained relatively low for a number of years

and 82 Avenue are considered "primary arterials" in the City's

(approximately 20 passengers per day in each direction or approximately Transportation Bylaw (4368), and handle in excess of 17,000 vehicles 20% of present potential ridership).

per day.

North of the Strathcona Yards, the branch line connection to the

North of the High Level Bridge Crossing, the Canadian Pacific Railway

Edmonton Yards crosses 82 Avenue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an east-west arterial currently

follows a grade-separated alignment roughly parallel to 109 Street

handling 25,600 vehicles per day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at-grade, and continues north

north to the Edmonton Yards. The Edmonton Yards are located between

and west through an established residential community to 108 Street.

109 and 111 Streets, and roughly extend from Jasper Avenue to 104

At 108 Street, the line enters a tunnel which underpasses an

Avenue. The Yards occupy approximately 28 acres of land and are

apartment complex and 109 Street. The line emerges from the tunnel

surrounded by mixed commercial, residential', institutional and light

northwest of 109 Street and Saskatchewan Drive, and continues north

industrial land use activities (Figure 6). The at-grade connection

across the North Saskatchewan River on the High Level (109 Street)

to the Canadian National Railways, which crosses 104 Avenue between

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110 and 111 Streets, results in frequent disruptions to the efficient

follow the alignment of 103 and 104 Streets (Figure 3). The "corridor"

movement of traffic on 104 Avenue. In addition, the large volume of

which has been identified follows the C.P. Rail branch line to North

heavy truck movements generated by the location of the Canadian

Edmonton very closely and appears to provide the only attractive or

Pacific "Piggy-back" terminal in the Edmonton Yards, is not considered

feasible right-of-way available. Construction of the 105 Street

compatible with the long range development of a strong Central Area.

Bridge south approaches is, therefore, contingent on the relocation of the Canadian Pacific Railway Strathcona operations. Failure to

PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED

relocate the Strathcona facilities will necessitate the construction of a grade-separation between the Canadian Pacific Railway and the

The Strathcona Railway Yards and tracks present a barrier to the east-west movement of traffic in South Edmonton between 82 Avenue and 63 Avenue. As well, existence of a number of at-grade railway crossings, south of the North Saskatchewan River crossing to the

105 Street Bridge south approaches at about 102 Street and 79 Avenue.

Development of a grade-separation at this point is estimated to cost approximately $5.2 million and would result in the less efficient operation of both the railway and roadway facilities.

present City limits represents a dangerous situation and acts as an impediment to the efficient movement of traffic.

In September 1974, the City of Edmonton initiated construction of the first component of a light rail rapid transit system designed to

A number of major transportation facility improvements and additions

provide more economic and efficient public transportation service in

are required in South Edmonton in the immediate future to provide

the City. It is also intended that the provision of rapid transit

safe and efficient connections between the expanding residential

will reduce the long range requirement for expansion of the City's

"Outline Plan Areas" in southwest and southeast Edmonton, and the

roadway network (Figure 8).

Central Business District. The most significant of these facilities is a new 105 Street Bridge Crossing of the North Saskatchewan River.

The first 4 1/2 mile section of Edmonton's Rapid Transit System is

The new crossing is essential to handle increased north-south

scheduled for completion in 1978 and is expected to provide service

traffic volumes generated in South Edmonton, and also to ensure the

for the Commonwealth Games. The main purpose of this line is,

convenient and efficient movement of goods to the Downtown Area.

however, to provide service between residential communities and

South of the River, the new Bridge would connect with a divided

public facilities located in Northeast Edmonton, and the Downtown Area.

roadway system following a corridor which would roughly parallel 102

Future possible extensions of Edmonton's Northeast Rapid Transit Project

and 103 Streets as far south as 78 Avenue and then swing west to

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to other sectors of the City, are the subject of a major planning

barriers, inhibiting or totally restricting interaction and communica-

study currently being undertaken by the City of Edmonton. It is

tion between the adjacent communities. Further, the potential for

anticipated that work on the Rapid Transit Extension Study, and the

major redevelopment and restoration of the Strathcona Area, which

C.P. Rail Relocation Study would proceed on a parallel basis.

has been planned by the City of Edmonton Planning Department in co-operation with the Strathcona Historical Group, may ultimately be

The City's residential and industrial outline plan areas in South

jeopardized by the continued existence of local circulation and

Edmonton have been developed on the basis of the City's policy which

access problems attributal to the presence of the C.P. Rail facilities

assigns priority to The development of an extension of the Rapid

in the area.

Transit System between the expanding residential communities of Mill Woods, Kaskitayo and Riverbend-Terwillegar in South Edmonton, and

In the Downtown, the City is committed to the development of a

the Downtown. The right-of-way formed by the Canadian Pacific Rail

stronger core which provides attractive opportunities for not only

branch line may represent the most economic and least disruptive

land intensive commercial, government and office activities, but

alignment available for development of a south-central rapid

also high density residential, recreational and cultural land uses.

transit facility. Development of such a facility may be

In the immediate future, based on current and projected absorption

dependent upon the relocation of the Canadian Pacific Railway

rates, it is likely that a critical shortage of land suitable for

Strathcona Yards operation and elimination of the branch connection

these uses will develop in the Central Area. The Edmonton Yards

to the Edmonton Yards.

occupy an area immediately adjacent to the Central Business District which is potentially serviceable in the short term from existing

In addition to the number of transportation problems in

facilities.

South Edmonton which can be related to the existence of the Canadian Pacific Railway facilities, a number of land use and planning

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concerns can be identified. Most significant of these is the uneconomic and inefficient utilization of scarce urban land which

The Railway Network in the City of Edmonton is a consequence of the

persists in the vicinity of the Strathcona and Edmonton Yards as a

history of development of Canada's two major railway companies, and

consequence of the land extensive nature of the railway's activities.

in particular, the traditional competitive rivalry between these

The Strathcona Yards and branch line rights-of-way form effective

firms to access traffic-generating areas. Unfortunately, in the

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a number of local circulation problems in the Central Area, and

complex network of urban rail facilities which is neither compatible

release prime urban land for development uses more compatible with

with existing urban land uses, nor representative of a rational or

adjacent property.

efficient urban rail service system consistent with contemporary requirements. Any railway relocation proposal for the City will, of

Preliminary calculations indicate that replacement of the existing

necessity, be extremely complex since the removal of any one component

marshalling yards and maintenance facilities could be achieved for

of the existing railway system will affect the opportunities for

about $5.5 million. No cost estimates are currently available for

continued operations of the remaining facilities. In this regard,

the development of new connections to the Edmonton Area rail system,

the implications of relocating the Canadian Pacific Railway Strathcona

since these costs will vary depending upon the site for relocation of

and Edmonton Yards, and of eliminating the Edmonton Yards branch

displaced facilities finally selected. However, it should be noted that

line, to the continued operation of other rail facilities in the City

in the case of each of the three alternative sites identified, a new

must be assessed. As well, the consequence of accepting the "do-

CP-CN connection can be accommodated through the up-grading of existing

nothing" alternative must be evaluated.

facilities and it does not appear that the comparative cost for any of the three alternative sites will vary significantly. Nor does it appear

It is proposed that the C.P. Rail Strathcona Yards be relocated to

that any serious disruption to industrial concerns dependent on rail

one of three alternative sites adjacent to or within the existing

service would result if the proposed relocation and abandonments are

boundaries of the City of Edmonton which have been identified

effected.

(Figure 5). Further, it is proposed that the Canadian Pacific Railway branch line connection between the Strathcona Yards and the ANTICIPATED BENEFITS Edmonton (Downtown) Yards be eliminated. Relocation or abandonment of these facilities will permit the redevelopment of the Strathcona

The major benefits to be derived from the proposed relocation would relate

Yards Area for mixed residential, commercial and high quality

to the improved local and cross-city circulation, more efficient use of

industrial purposes which are compatible with adjacent land uses.

urban land resources, and elimination of the barrier to community inter-

It is also anticipated that the proposed relocation will allow the

action in South Edmonton. It is also possible that relocation will

City of Edmonton to implement plans designed to eliminate transporta-

stimulate greater interest in the redevelopment of the Strathcona

tion system capacity constraints in South Edmonton.

Heritage Conservation Area, consistent with the objectives of the Old Strathcona Foundation, Heritage Canada, and the City of Edmonton.

Removal of the Canadian Pacific Railway Edmonton Yards will alleviate

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PLANNING DEPARTMENT October,

1975

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At the present time, the City of Edmonton is experiencing an un-

of the Edmonton Yards branch line could result in a minimum savings

precedented rate of growth in the demand for serviced residential,

of $5.2 million in construction costs for the south approaches to

commercial and industrial land. The City servicing policy and

the 105 Street Bridge, and $10.0 million for development of a south-

program is based on the realization that the extension of services

central rapid transit line following the Canadian Pacific Railway

and facilities in a balanced manner is not only conducive to orderly

alignment and corridor.

planned growth, but, results in the most economic and efficient service system. However, despite the existence of a carefully

Provision of the proposed transportation facilities focusing on the

developed program designed to expedite the provision of fully ser-

Downtown will ensure the development of a viable Central Business

viced land, the City has been unable to satisfy rising demands. The

District, with convenient access to residential and industrial acti-

Strathcona Yards occupy 160 acres of land capable of immediate

vities centres located on the periphery. Given the favourable

servicing from existing City systems, are conveniently located in

location of the Strathcona Yards in relation to the Central Business

relation to the Central Business District, and the City's industrial

District, it is envisioned that the vacated land may be suited to

and residential outline plan areas.

development as a viable "sub-centre", containing comiercial and residential activities complementary to the maintenance of a strong

Land released by the removal of the Edmonton Yards would be available

Downtown core.

for moderate to high density residential or commercial development and parks, in the immediate future, consistent with the City's

Any valuation of the released lands is necessarily complicated by a

objective to encourage the development of a strong, economically

lack of information concerning future uses and when the lands will

viable Downtown.

be available for redevelopment. Nevertheless, based on 1975 market values, it is possible to conservatively estimate the value of the

Development of rapid transit or roadways in the "corridor" created

released lands at approximately $27.5 million. Therefore, it is

by removal of the railway facilities will minimize the intrusion

anticipated that relocation of Canadian Pacific Railway Strathcona

into established residential communities which would otherwise be

and Edmonton Yards and elimination of the Edmonton Yards branch line

necessary if the railway right-of-way and marshalling lands were not

connection could result in a potential benefit in excess of $37.2

made available for the construction of transport facilities. It is

million. It is apparent from this very preliminary review of potential

estimated that relocation of the Strathcona Yards, and elimination

costs and benefits that an in-depth examination of railway relocation

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opportunities for the Canadian Pacific Railways South Edmonton and Downtown operations should be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act.

: !

APPENDIX I. Confirmation of Support from Involved or Affected Agencies

Page Response from. .

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Canadian Pacific Railway

11

Canadian National Railways

12

Northern Alberta Railways

13

Edmonton Regional Planning Commission

14

Municipal District of Sturgeon No. 90

15

County of Leduc No. 25

16

County of Parkland No. 51

17

CP Rail E ft Shute managerrorAmerta

Calgary, Alberta Tel (403)266-9509

Jur,' 23 1F;15 44: CITY COIAMInf!f1,1E.R5

4400, One Palliser Square, 125-9th Avenue, S.E., CALGARY, Alberta.

T2G OP6 June 20th., 1975.

File: 332

The City of Edmonton, The City Commissioners, 702 Centennial Building, 10015 - 103 Avenue, EDMONTON, Alberta.

T5J OH6 Attention: Commissioner S.J. Hampton.

Dear Sir: Referring to your letter of May 29th., 1975, file T50-43, dealing with the City of Edmonton Railway Relocation Study Program. would like to confirm the interest of CP Rail and myself in the above project, and you have my assurance of co-operation in the development of the study program in the future.

Yours truly,

a e for Alberta.

Canadian National

Canadien National

19th Floor CN Tower 10004 - 104 Avenue EDMONTON, Alberta T5J OK2

JUN - 1975

4500-8 Your File: T50-43 Reference

4 June 1975

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Mr. S. J. Hampton, Commissioner of Special Projects, The City of Edmonton, 702 Centennial Building, 10015 - 103 Avenue, EDMONTON, Alberta.

T5J OH6 Dear Sir: Re: City of Edmonton Railway Relocation Study Program Please refer to your letter of 29 May. You may be assured that Canadian National will cooperate fully in the study program outlined.

You are aware of the independent review that has been carried out by a firm of consultants on behalf of CN, covering those properties lying west of the CN Tower and comprising some 85 acres.

Preliminary results indicate that redevelopment of the area is economically feasible and therefore public funds should not be required to bring about rail relocation and ultimate renewal of that property.

I am pleased to be actively involved in the overall study program and I look forward to the forthcoming Steering Committee deliberations.

Yours truly,

1

Regional Manager, Administrative & Technical Services.

JOP:LY

NORTHERN ALBERTA RAILWAYS COMPANY 13025 ST. ALBERT TRAIL Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4L4 Telex 037-2744

L. L. Halase, Chief Engineer J. I. Lessard, Assistant Chief Engineer

June 17, 1975

juN 181975

Our file: 5508 Your file: 150-43

Mr. S. J. Hampton Commissioner of Special Projects The City of Edmonton 702 Centenial Building 10015 103 Avenue EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 0H4 Dear Sir: Re: City of Edmonton Railway Relocation Study Program I have your letter of May 29th regarding redrafting an application to the Federal Government in support of a request for financial support in the preparation of a comprehensive program of railway relocation studies.

I wish to advise that Northern Alberta Railways is willing to co-operate and assist in the development of this study program in the future.

Yours truly,

SSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER JIL/atb

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K.G. NEWMAN CHAIRTV1AN

PHONE 429-6821

EDMONTON REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Baker Centre 602 - 10025 - 106th STREET EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5J 1G4

R.N. GIFFEN, M.T.P.I.C. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OUR FILE YOUR FILE

November 27th, 1975

Mr. S. C. Rodgers, Superintendent, Planning Department, City of Edmonton, City Hall, Edmonton, Alberta Dear Sir: RE:City of Edmonton C.P. Rail Relocation Study Proposal This is to inform you that I, as Executive Director of this Commission, am willing to participate and co-operate in the activities of the Project Steering Committee which will guide and monitor the development of the above proposed Study.

In this regard I shall be acting on behalf of the Commission and its staff. The Commission has gone on record as supporting the participation with the City of the preparation of this Study which is so important from a regional transportation point of view.

The Commission is in an advantageous position to co-ordinate the participation in the Study by the surrounding municipalities, as they, along with the City, have representation on the Commission. Representation on the Project Steering Committee by the Director would provide the necessary liaison with aniinvolvement of these municipalities in the study.

However, it might be assumed that individual municipalities may be seconded to the committee as the Study progresses depending upon the needs of the Study and directions taken.

Yours truly,

R. N. GiffĂŠn Executive Director RNG:EY

9601 - 100 Street Morinville, Alberta TOG 1P0

Edmonton Direct Line 424-6276 Morinville Locall11/24-tâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;rm 939-4321

c../74unicipat Ilstrict of Sturgeon Aio. 90 Office of Secretary-Treasurer

March 2nd, 1976

The City of Edmonton, Planning Department, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta Attention: S. C. Rodgers, Superintendent of Planning Dept.

THE CITY OF EDMONTON PLANNINII DEPT.

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1976

RailernrA t Sit

Dear Sir:

Further to your letter of January 20th, 1976 the Municipal District of Sturgeon hereby acknowledges receipt of your study on the relocation of Canadian Pacific Railway facilities.

Yours truly,

Brownlee, ,DVELOPMENT OFFICER

DGB/em

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER

February 13, 1976

The City of Edmonton Planning Department City Hall EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 2R7 Attention: Mr. S. C. Rodgers Superintendent Planning Department Dear Sir: Re: City of Edmonton - Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation Study Proposal Your File: T50-47 Your letter of January 30th, 1976 was presented by Mr. Pinkoski to the Council Meeting on February 12th, 1976.

We would advise that Council has no objection to the City of Edmonton conducting a study on the relocation of the Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities within the City Limits.

Yours very truly,

Fred A. Rolof Secretary Treasurer FAR/jgk

PHONES: 963-2231 422-0927

YOUR FILE OUR FILE

COUNTY OF PARKLAM NO. 31 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY. TREASURER STONY PLAIN, ALBERTA TOE 2G0

r February 16, 1976 THE CITY OF r;LANN!!'

,Otn-ON

FEE- 1 7 1976 City of Edmonton Planning Department City Hall Edmonton, Alberta

;derma to, Actlea CoPial

Attention: Mr. S.C. Rodgers, Superintendent

Dear Sir:

Re: City of Edmonton - Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation Study Proposal

Please be advised that the above proposal has been reviewed and no concerns were expressed.

This is, of course, on the understanding that this study will not include or affect any lands within the County of Parkland np. 31_

Yours truly,

C.R. Breckenridge Development Control Officer CRB/kh

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- 18 APPENDIX II OBJECTIVES AND TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE STUDY OBJECTIVES

TERMS OF REFERENCE - THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The primary objectives of the City of Edmonton - Canadian Pacific

The opportunities for redevelopment of the urban environment presented

Railway Facilities Relocation Study are:

by the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act, are significant. It is

-to 4oAecazt the tong-teAm imptication4 oj the continued exiztence o4 the exizting Aaitway 4acititiez on the economic, enviAonmentat and 4ociat condition4 in the ukban ztudy akea;

anticipated that the realization of a number of plans currently being considered in Edmonton for redevelopment of the Downtown, Strathcona Historical Area, Government Centre and the western fringe of the Central Business District is contingent on the implementation

-to detekmine the 4ea4ibi1ity and net CO4t4 04 Aemoving Aaitway 4acititie4 comptetety Oh in pakt akOM dezignated akea4 within the ?tidy akea; -to pAovide a compkehenzive devetopment pAogAam 4oA the Aaitway and' that afte vacated, akeaz adjacent vacated paAcet4 and pAopektiez adjacent Aaitkoad 4atiez and coAtidou ckeated az a Aezutt a4 the pAopozed Aaitway Aetocation; -to detekmine the 4ecoibitity and co4t o4 piiog'iam oJi enviAonmentzE impAovoment, 4ociat devetopment, pkopeAty Aedevetopment, and mban tAanispoAtation zyztemz devetopment, in tho4e conAidoA4 and pancetA o4 tand 4Aom which the taaway 4acititiez aite Aemoved Oh eliminated;

-to devetop a 4inanciatty-kazibte action ptan 4oA temovat and Aetocation o4 the Canadian Paci4ic Raitway StAathcona and Edmonton VaAdz and the bAanch tine connection; and -to devetop a 4inanciatty-4eazibte ptan 4oA devetopment o6 tand Aeteazed by Aetocation oA elimination o4 the Aaitway 4acititiez,

of the proposed railway relocation. The Urban Development Plan will demonstrate that the proposed railway relocation will contribute significantly to the social, economic, environmental and aesthetic improvement of Edmonton. Specifically, the Urban Development Plan will be oriented towards action and implementation, and will include specific measures for implementation over a time-frame based on an assessment of priorities and resources.

General terms of reference for the Urban Development Plan are:

-to evatuate and azzezz the exating and we. zituation on and in pAoximity to the akea4 con/sideked 4oA Aaitway Aetocation; -to zet the pkopo4ed Aetocation into a compkehenzive tand we peupective and into the context o4 kecognized ukban ptanz and

goat's; -to identi4y devetopment pkopo4aU 40A the Aaitway tand4 to be vacated, adjacent akeaz, and akeaz in pAoximity to new Aaitway tinez and 4acititie4 ckeated az a Aezutt o6 Aetocation;

Table II-a COMPONENTS AND CONTENTS OF THE "URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN"* PART 1. Description of Present Situation

CONTENT -Identifies the specific planning areas, plans, goals, programs, studies and similar information that constitute the overall setting for, or are reflected in, the development proposals; and -Provides a summary of relevant existing socioeconomic and environmental conditions of the areas affected by the relocation.

2. Urban Development Alternatives

-Identifies and describes the substance of the different development proposals and/or projects that are envisaged for the railway lands proposed to be vacated and adjacent areas; and -Identifies and describes the different development proposals and/or controls that are envisaged for the areas adjacent to the new railway lines proposed.

3. Assessment and Justification of Implementation Schemes

-Identifies the social, economic and environmental effects that the development proposals will have on the urban area, compared to the situation which would develop were the relocation not to proceed; and -Assesses the municipal financial capability for undertaking the development proposals requiring municipal expenditure.

4. Implementation Schedule

-Identifies costs, and procedures of implementing the development proposals within a reasonable scheaule, including detailed information on: -cost estimates; -sources of financing; -government programs involved; -commitments from participants; -phasing of actions; -proposed changes to local plans and zoning -land acquisition program; -managerial and coordinating structure for implementation; and -any other considerations required to further substantiate the proposals.

*Based on information received from the Railway Relocation Group, Ministry of State for Urban Affairs.

Prepared by: City of Edmonton Planning Department October, 1975

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-to ju)sti6y the kelocation and development pkopoisalz in tekmis o6 an aime)mment o6 anticipated zocial, economic and envikonmentat e66ecto in the akea4 concekned; and

Concept plans for redevelopment of the vacated railway facilities and adjacent areas will be determined in consultation with representatives of the City of Edmonton, the Edmonton Regional Planning Commission, and the Municipalities or Counties affected. In this regard, an effective

-to pkovide a detaited action pkogkam and ischedute that witt enzuke implementation o6 the development pkopoisalis.

process of encouraging discussion and input from the public and business community is essential to the project's success. Development of both the Urban Development and Transportation Plans will be closely coordinated

The plan preparation process for the Urban Development Plan will be:

with planning currently being undertaken in the City of Edmonton and in

-undeAtaken by the City o6 Edmonton on behae6 o6 the Pkovince o6 Atbutta;

the Edmonton Region.

-cookdinated with the Tkanooktation Ptan Pkepakation and with the panning cukkentty being undektaken in the City o4 Edmonton and in the Edmonton Region;

TERMS OF REFERENCE - THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

that in itis 6inat OAM, along with the Tkanook-developed tation Pan, it can be agkeed upon by the City o6 Edmonton, any adjacent a66ected municipatitie4 and by the Pkovince o6 AtbeAta; and

-conducted zo ais all wokking matekiabs, data, istatiztiez, i.vey, etc., developed in pkepakation o6 the Ukban Development Pan wilt be kept in a 6okm appkopkiate 6ok conzultation, and which wilt kemain the pkopekty o6 the City o6 Edmonton, but witt be made available to the Fedekat and Pkovinciat Goveknmentz upon keque6t.

The Urban Development Plan will consist of four essential component parts. The contents and requirements of each of these four parts are described in Table II-a.

Basic terms of reference for the Transportation Plan are:

-to pkovide a detailed anaty6,bs o6 the pkment 4ituation keoecting all moda o6 ukban tkanooktation on and in pkoximity to the akeco conzideked on. kailway kelocation; -to pkepake a pkopozed action and imptementation pan on behat6 o6 the Pkovince o6 Atbekta; and one which iz conziztent with municipal, pkovinciat and 6edekat tkanooktation pof aJeo kezpecting the movement o6 pazzenguus and goods; -to demonztAate that the pkopo4ed kaitway kelocation iz economicatly and teChnicatty 6ea6ible and nece)maky to achieve the ovekatt objectivez o6 the Ukban Development Ptan; -to demonztkate that the Tkanooktation and Ukban Development 'Haws ake 4uitabty integkated; and -to pkovide a detailed action pkogkam and ischedute that witt en6uke

Table II -b COMPONENTS AND CONTENTS OF THE "TRANSPORTATION PLAN"* PART

CONTENT

1. Situation Analysis

-Identifies existing problems related to urban railroad activities and facility location, and describes the existing situation in terms of functional operation requirements.

2. Specific Projects

-Identifies and describes alternative transportation system modifications or changes envisaged for the railway operations proposed to be relocated or rationalized; and -Identifies and describes the different transportation proposals envisaged for the "transportation study area".

3. Implementation Procedures and Schedules

-Identifies and describes specific actions that will be undertaken, and provides a tentative outline of procedures and a schedule of activities.

4. Assessment and Justification

-Assesses the positive and negative effects the specific transportation (and associated urban development) projects would have in the "transportation study area" compared to the situation which would develop were relocation not to proceed.

5. Financial Parameters

-Provides an overview of the financial implications of the transportation plan, including: -value of land for new facilities; -value of vacated land; -capital investment in present and future overall transportation operations; -operating and maintenance costs on present and alternative operation; -scheduling of various costs; -identification of Federal programs involved in non-rail transportation improvements; -assistance from "Part II", and "Part III" of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act; -private enterprise participation and investments; and -methods of financing and timing.

6. Prospective Commitments and Arrangements

-Provides detailed implementation procedures, specifies administrative and other intergovernmental arrangements and commitments, and establishes basis for rationalization of a formal agreement.

*Based on information provided by the Railway Branch, Canadian Surface Transportation Administration, Ministry of Transport, Ottawa, April, 1975.

Prepared by: City of Edmonton Planning Department October, 1975

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imptementation o4 the Tnanzpontation Han on a co-okdinated

basiz with the Unban Devetopment Han. -to azzuke that the Ptan in itz 6inat 6onm witt be acceptabte to

the City, the Pitovince, and any °then, municipatitiez that may be a44ected by the TnanzpoAtation Pan; and -to enzuke that ate wokking matekiat, data, ztatizticz, zunveyz,

etc., devetoped on the pnepanation o6 the Tnanzpontation Ptan become the pnopekty c,4 the City o4 Edmonton, and ake kept in

zuch a 4onm as to be made avaitabte to the Fedenat and Pnovinciat Goveknment)s upon Aequezt.

The Financial Plan will demonstrate:

-how the coztz and bene4itz o6 the tkban Development Ptan ake to be 4haned by ate pantiez a44ected by iLeZocation; -how the coztis o4 imptementation o4 the Ttanoontation Ptan ane to be met 4.,6 accepted by the Canadian Tnanzpont Commi4ision; -how the payment nequined by the Financiat Ptan ake to be made cavtied oat; and -the avaitabitity o4 atteknate on zupptementaky Iiinancing 4on imptementation o4 the Ukban Devetopment and Tkanzpontation Hartz.

The Transportation Plan will consist of six component parts. The contents and requirements in each of these six parts are described

Estimates of the cost of preparing the Urban Development, Trans-

in Table II-b.

portation and Financial Plans are provided in Appendix IV. Costsharing guidelines and a schedule of anticipated expenses are also provided.

TERMS OF REFERENCE - THE FINANCIAL PLAN At the present time, the City of Edmonton is unable to provide any accurate estimate of costs which would be incurred to implement the proposed railway relocation.

However, according to the requirements of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act, the City Administration will prepare a detailed Financial Plan for submission with the Urban Development and Transportation Plans to the Canadian Transport Commission.

Figure III PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR RAILWAY RELOCATION STUDY PROGRAM

DEPARTMENT LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES

PARKS AND RECREATION

ENGINEERING AND TRANSPORTATION

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INTERDEPARTMENTAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

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FINANCE Chairman City of Edmonton, Commissioner for Special Projects

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

MEMBERS

OTHERS AS REQUIRED

MANAGER PLANNING CO-ORDINATION PLANNING DEPARTMENT

' PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR City of Edmonton Planning Department

City of Edmonton, Superintendent, Planning Department City of Edmonton, General Manager, Engineering and Transportation Department City of Edmonton, General Manager Finance Department City of Edmonton, Commissioner of Public Affairs Province of Alberta, Representative, Urban Transportation Policy Division, Alberta Transportation Edmonton Regional Planning Commission, Executive Director

COMMISSION BOARD

CITY COUNCIL

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ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

City of Edmonton, Project Co-ordinator, Planning Department Government of Canada, Representative, Ministry of State for Urban Affairs Government of Canada, Representative, Ministry of Transport C.P. Rail, Superintendent, Alberta North Division *Canadian National Railways, Manager for Alberta *Northern Alberta Railways, Assistant Chief Engineer Canadian Transport Commission (optional)

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SOCIAL CONSULTANTS

ECONOMIC CONSULTANTS

RAILWAY AND INDUSTRY

PUBLIC

* It is intended that the railway companies will be invited to the meetings of the Project Steering Committee on an agenda basis depending on whether advice from the railways will be required.

Prepared by: City of Edmonton Planning Department October, 1975

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TTT 11/

STUDY ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE The City of Edmonton - Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Reloca-

necessary to effectively contribute to the Study. However, the

tion Study, will be co-ordinated and reviewed by a Project Steering

major components of the Urban Development and Transportation Plans

Committee which has been established to ensure that the interests

(including financial parameters) will be prepared and assembled by a

and concerns of all groups are represented in the Study (Figure

Project Study Team composed of independent consultants. The Project

III). During the preliminary stages of the Study organization and

Study Team will operate under the direction of the City of Edmonton

information collection, it is anticipated that representatives from

Planning Department.

the Edmonton Regional Planning Commission can best represent the interests of the Counties of Leduc, and Strathcona on the Project

PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

Steering Committee. However, as the work on the Study progresses to a stage where alternative relocation or rerouting schemes are developed, it is anticipated that direct representation from these jurisdictions will be required. In addition, it is essential that the railway companies be involved in an advisory or observer capacity at a very early stage, since recommendations or suggestions based on the professional and technical expertise of railway personnel could in many instances, determine the future directions of the Study.

The Project Study Team will operate under the direction of the Project Co-ordinator - Railway Relocation Study, the City of Edmonton Planning Department. The Project Co-ordinator will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective lines of communication (and co-operation) between the various interest groups represented on the Project Steering Committee and the Project Study Team. In addition, the Project Co-ordinator will manage and co-ordinate the work of each consultant or group of consultants that make up the

The interests and concerns of the citizens within the Edmonton

Project Study Team to ensure that the Study proceeds on schedule

Region must also be given full consideration. For this reason, a

within the budgetary constraints specified.

comprehensive program designed to encourage and facilitate public participation and the dissemination of information from the Study

The proposed organizational structure for the Study is also outlined

must be initiated in conjunction with the plan preparation process.

in Figure III.

PROJECT STUDY TEAM Each government, department, agency or interest group involved in this program will be requested to provide information and assistance

- 22 APPENDIX IV STUDY BUDGET AND SCHEDULE BUDGET The Budget for preparation of the City of Edmonton - Canadian

and administration. The Urban Development Plan and the Transportation

Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation Study, has been developed in

Plan (including Financial Plans for both), will be prepared by a

accordance with the Province of Alberta's guidelines announced June

Study Team of consultants retained by the City of Edmonton.

26, 1975. According to these guidelines, financial participation in the Study program would be cost-shareable on the following basis:

Fedekat Govennment: -Mtny o4 TAan/spont to azzume 50% o4 tota cots o4 the pkepaitation o4 the Tnanomtation Rean; and -Minbstity o4 State 4on Unban A44ai)us to aume 50% (54 tota coztz o4 0.epanation o4 the Unban Devetopment Pan. PAoyince 04 Atbetta: -25% q totat co4t4 o6 pAepakation 014 the Ptanomtation Mtn; and -25% o4 tota caot,s o4 pkepakation o4 the Unban Devetopment nan.

City o4 Edmonton: -kemaindeko otat pkogkam cotz not pkovided by Pitovinciat

Ok

Fedekat Goveknment.

An estimated budget for preparation of the required plans is outlined in Tables IV-a and TV-b, and is based on the assumption that the City of Edmonton will assume responsibility for project management

A tentative staging for the proposed study is shown in Figure IV.

- 23 Table IV-a ESTIMATED TOTAL BUDGET REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY FACILITIES RELOCATION STUDY 1976-1977

1976 a) Project Co-ordinator

1977

Total 1976-1977

$ 39,000.00

$ 21,000.00

$ 60,000.00

108,000.00 65,000.00 13,000.00 48,000.00 19,000.00 6,000.00

28,000.00 20,000.00 27,000.00 17,000.00 5,000.00 24,000.00

136,000.00 85,000.00 40,000.00 65,000.00 24,000.00 30,000.00

$259,000.00

$127,000.00

$380,000.00

b) Consultants* Engineering Planning Social Economic Environmental Legal TOTAL

Total (a) & (b) 1976

Total (a) & (b) 1977

Total (a) & (b) 1976-77

$298,000.00

$142,000.00

$440,000.00

*Based on an analysis of the Winnipeg Railway Relocation Study, discussions with major consulting firms, and interviews with senior government representatives.

Prepared by: City of Edmonton Planning Department October, 1975

- 24 Table IV -b DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF ESTIMATED TOTAL BUDGET REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY FACILITIES RELOCATION STUDY 1976-1977 1976 a) Project Coordinator*

1977

Total 1976-1977

$ 39,000.00

$ 21,000.00

$ 60,000.00

Engineering Planning Social Economic Environmental Legal

86,400.00 35,750.00 7,800.00 24,000.00 9,500.00 4,200.00

5,600.00 9,000.00 10,800.00 8,500.00 2,500.00 7,200.00

92,000.00 44,750.00 18,600.00 32,500.00 12,000.00 11,400.00

TOTAL

$167,650.00

$ 43,600.00

$211,250.00

Engineering Planning Social Economic Environmental Legal

21,600.00 29,250.00 5 ,200.00 24,000.00 9,500.00 , 1800.00

22,400.00 11,000.00 16,200.00 8,500.00 2,500.00 16,800.00

44,000.00 40,250.00 21,400.00 32,500.00 12,000.00 18,600.00

Total

$ 91,350.00

$ 77,400.00

$168,750.00

b) Consultants** TRANSPORTATION PLAN -

URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN -

Total (a) & (b) 1976

Total (a) & (b) 1977

Total (a) & (b) 1976-1977

$298,000.00

$142,000.00

$440,000.00

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Items included under the Project Coordinator costs for 1976 include: a portion of the salaries of the Project Coordinator (Senior Planner, City of Edmonton) and Assistant to Project Coordinator (Planner, City of Edmonton); and other costs associated with administration of the Study. Costs for 1977 include: Salary of Assistant to Project Coordinator and other administrative costs associated with the Study. **

Based on an analysis of the Winnipeg Railway Relocation Study, discussions with major consulting firms, and interviews with senior government representatives.

Figure IV PROPOSED STAGING OF RAILWAY RELOCATION STUDY

May 10, 1974

May 23, 1974

May 14, 1974 Submit "Suggested Terms of Reference" and Proposed Organizational Structure for comment and approval. Submit request for approval to initiate procedures to obtain study funding.

,NTERDEPARTMENT

Develop acceptable sway concept, and preliminary organization

HE

August 30, 1974 COMMISSION BOARD

PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

December, 1974 CTC NOT MSUA

Prepare Detailed "Study Budget" Cost-sharing Formula', and Programme Objectives

PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

August 15, 1974 Develop "Letter of Intent to

Apply" and supyorting documentation. form Project Steering Committee

January 1, 1975 Receive comments from Ministr of State for Urban Affairs as basis for preparing an application for Railway Study Funding

PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

Oc.ober, 1975

COMMISSION BOARD

MIDEMIIMMIRIMINB.M.

COMMISSION

August 19, 1974

Submit "Letter of Intent to Apply" and supporting documentation.

4

MUNICIPAL

PLANNING

April 15, 1975

Submit C.P. Rail Facilities Relocation Study Proposal

PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

Formalize Project Approach Finalize Application Procedures Prepare C.P. Rail Facilities Relocation Study Proposal

1975

Develop a suggested timetable and procedure for the preparaticn of detailed submission

March - Sept. 1975 .

Appoint Project Co-ordinator

4

January

February 15, 1975 Determine "in-house" responsibilities with rag act to PAIN, Pelocation u y an obtain co= trent for interim financing to support preparation o detailed application.

TRI-LEVEL INTLRGOVERNMENTAL CONITTEE November, 1975 Make application to

tirlirre'deTtir

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Governments for study funding.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

abandon stuly dependent upon support received.

April, 1977 ...Aulz to CTC for Rarlwaylterocation project funding and support

TRI-LEVEL INTERGOVERNMENTAL 'COMMITTEE

PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

Receive Financial Commitment to Railway Relocation Study Programme

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PROJECT STUDY TEAM

Jan. - Mar. 1977

COMMISSION BOARD 4

Initiate or ' abandon project

January 1976 - September 1976

January 1, 1976 Initiate or

PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

Work on preparation of Consulting Contracts awarded . as re,inired

October - Deceither, 1976

.4.......Prmaration of final submission

rncluding'Wansportatron , 1-V An"' Development and Financial Plans

PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

Prepared by: City of Edmonton Planning Department October, 1975

Preliminary plans/proposals from Project Studzjeam, . Call . briefs by Interested and affected parties

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Completed Projected Future Activities

APPENDIX V Extract from the Minutes of Council - City of Edmonton, November 26, 1975

THE CITY OF EDMONTON OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL SECRETARY CITY CLERK

EDMONTON - ALBERTA

"November 27, 1975 D.2.g.

City Commissioaers L.21-7011-1

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Finance EngineerinL; 3 Transportation FROM:

SUBJECT:

C. J. 11cCoaia;le City Clerk Application to tile Province of Alberta to Olatain Financial and Legislative Support for the Preparation of The City of dLOntOn - U aiinn Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation â&#x20AC;˘Study

The above noted item was submittad to City Council at its recessed meeting held on Wednesday, i:ovedber 26, 1973 at which time the following recommendation was concurred in: 1.

That City Council endorse the application entitled City of 1:daonton - Canadian Pacific. Railway Facilities Relocation Study, as the City's official submission to the Province of Alberta requesting financial assistance in the preparation of a railway relocation study according to the provisions of the Railway Relocation and Crossing Act; and

2.

That City Council support the proposed cost-sharing arrangements for the City of Edmonton - Canadian Pacific Railway Facilities Relocation Study, as detailed in Appendix Table IV-b of the City l s official application and - contingent on the support of the Provincial and Federal Governments being obtained - authorize the allocation of the necessary funds to the Planning Department.