The Facts

Location

• The new site is 4.5 hectares in size and located adjacent to Ray Gibbon Drive (St. Albert’s west regional route), which provides a direct connection to Anthony Henday Drive (Edmonton’s freeway ring route).
• Also adjacent to the site is the Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park, which will soon be home to an interpretive centre.
• Legal land description is Meridian 4, Range 25, Township 53, Section 29, Quarter North East
• 4 kilometres from downtown St. Albert
• 35 minutes from Edmonton International Airport
• 25 minutes from downtown Edmonton
• 60 minutes or less from all major municipalities in the Edmonton area

The space

• Leasable space: Approximately 2500 square metres
• Available conference space: Approximately 1300 square metres, seasonally available
• Dedicated green space: More than 4000 square metres

partners committed

To achieve our goal of creating sustainable architecture, we are working with the University of Alberta School of Industrial Design, the University of Alberta School of Energy and Environment, and the Canadian Institute of Retailing.

We will be partnering with Bell Canada to provide the infrastructure for the all the technology and business process requirements, including communications, digital signage, security systems, accounting software and video.

Aquila Productions has been contracted to record, edit and produce video of the process involved in visioning, designing, contracting, constructing and operating the centre.

Media and public response

The public, local media and greenhouse industry have already expressed great interest in the Enjoy Centre. As the design progresses and the buzz builds, we fully expect to gain the attention of not only Alberta but Canada.

“The new facility will look nothing like this province has ever seen.”
–Marina Michaelaides, Edmontonians

“It’s very exciting from the environmental perspective and fits with our master plan for sustainable design. It will be an incredible draw for business and visitors to the area.”
–Carol Watamaniuk, Deputy Mayor, City of St. Albert

“Hole’s is a hugely important business to the City of St. Albert, their history and their name recognition. It’s great to see them making a new investment within St. Albert.”
–Rob LeLacheur, President, City of St. Albert Chamber of Commerce

Significant Accomplishments to Date

A plan to provide an easement for the City of St. Albert to allow 250 metres of new Red Willow Park Trail to pass through our land

A commitment to manage the storm pond park by creating 1000 square metre display gardens

An agreement with Beaverbrook Developments to develop a grey water catchment system for future residential development. We hope the Alberta Government will soon enact legislation that allows us to make use of this resource.

A renewed commitment to stay in St. Albert

Demographics for

St. Albert, Edmonton and Alberta

• The site of the Enjoy Centre is uniquely situated where the cities of St. Albert and Edmonton meet (total population 788,091).
• The site is easily accessed by residents of Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove and Fort Saskatchewan (total population 118,153).
• Residents in Fort McMurray and Calgary regularly visit Hole’s.
• The Province of Alberta is home to a dynamic population. As of April 1, 2007, Alberta’s population was estimated to be 3,455,062. This represents a yearly increase of approximately 102,800 persons (or 3.07% growth).
• The Alberta economy remains strong, and the province continues to experience the highest net provincial migration in Canada.
• Alberta has the fastest-growing and youngest population at a median age of 36 years.
• Alberta’s population is highly skilled and Albertans in general, are described as being strongly independent and entrepreneurial.
• In 2005 the median income for a St. Albert family was $98,401; Edmonton, $80,313.
• More than four in 10 (42%) of Alberta residents say they would pay a premium of 10% or more for products that are environmentally friendly; Spring 2007 poll.

Tourism

• Edmonton enjoys a strong tourism sector and a wide range of events, festivals, attractions and facilities.
• The City of St. Albert is currently focusing on improving tourism, support facilities and signage.