DocumentsStaff ReportMay 19, 2026Pages 149–150
Staff Report to Council: Adoption of Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246 (portion of Aldwynd Road)
Report recommending adoption of Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246 to close and dispose of a portion of Aldwynd Road to facilitate the Veterans Park expansion; public notification completed and Minister sign-off obtained.
Key facts
- Bylaw No.: 2246 (a portion of Aldwynd Road)
- Minister of Transportation and Transit signed: April 14, 2026
- Construction start imminent for Veterans Park expansion
Staff Report to Council
DATE:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
DEPARTMENT:
Land Development
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246, 2026 (a portion of Aldwynd Road)
BACKGROUND:
At their Regular meeting of April 7, 2026, Council passed the following resolution with respect to a portion of Aldwynd Road:
THAT Council give Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246, 2026 (a portion of Aldwynd Road), first, second and third readings; AND THAT Council instruct staff to proceed with the notification process.
Public Notice of the road closure and disposition was completed as prescribed in the Community Charter. Bylaw No. 2246 was signed by the Minister of Transportation and Transit on April 14, 2026. Construction is set to start immediately on the Veterans Park Expansion, therefore access to Aldwynd Road will be limited upon mobilization of the contractor. As there are no outstanding conditions required at this time, Council may wish to proceed with bylaw adoption.
OPTIONS:
Option 1
That Council adopt Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246, 2026 as presented.
OR Option 2
That Council not adopt Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246, 2026.
SUBMITTED BY:
James Oliver, Deputy Approving Officer, Senior Land Development Technologist
Concurrence:
- Leah Stohmann, RPP, MCIP, Director of Community Planning and Development
- Melisa Miles, Manager of Legislative Services
- Donna Petrie, Senior Manager of Communications & Economic Development
- Yari Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
- Katelyn Balzer, P.Eng., Director of Engineering and Public Works
- Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance
- Marie Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services
- Braden Hutchins, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
- Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
Attachments:
- Road Closure Bylaw No. 2246, 2026 (a portion of Aldwynd Road)