The Grande Prairie City Council approved a plan on March 16, 2026, to move more than $2.4 million into local construction and road projects across the city in Alberta. This decision allows the city to use money already collected from land developers to finish work in various neighbourhoods.
The $2,416,540.68 comes from special accounts where developers must deposit money to ensure infrastructure like roads and sewers are built. By tapping into these existing funds, the city can complete projects without needing to create a new tax for residents.
Roughly $1.3 million of the total is set aside for unpaid road and transportation costs. The remaining $1.1 million will be used to finish up construction projects that are already underway in local communities.
These updates to the 2026 construction plan are designed to help the city keep up with growth and fix missing links in the local road network. Mayor Jackie Clayton and the council approved the move to ensure these projects are ready for the 2026 construction season.
