This page documents the major projects and investments the office has secured or advanced for Ward 5.
Work is ongoing to strengthen Saddleridge's commercial and community areas by improving access, safety, and support for local businesses and services. City planning work in northeast Calgary is also advancing to better align industrial, retail, and commercial land uses, supporting job creation and everyday services closer to home.
Prototype: Skyview is Calgary Public Library's digital-first location serving Skyview and surrounding communities. It provides computers, printing, bookable meeting rooms, individual study pods, and digital learning tools. It is a bridge to a future permanent, full-scale library for northern Ward 5 — including Skyview, Redstone, Cornerstone, Cityscape, and beyond.
Cornerstone Regional Park is an $8.5 million investment creating a 120-acre regional park — one of the largest new parks in northeast Calgary. The park features wetland conservation areas, pathways, boardwalks, playgrounds, outdoor rinks, basketball courts, and gathering spaces. Phase 1, at the end of 128 Avenue NE, is already open.
The Northeast Athletic Complex is now fully funded at $175 million, making it one of the largest sport and recreation investments in northeast Calgary. The complex will include four multi-sport fields, a large indoor fieldhouse, and Calgary's first international standard cricket pitch. Councillor Dhaliwal secured an additional $65 million via a Council budget amendment, receiving unanimous support.
Ward 5 is receiving an $8.5 million investment in the 5A Network (Always Available for All Ages and Abilities). This includes pathway upgrades, improved crossings, better lighting, and safer routes linking neighbourhoods to schools, parks, and transit. Funding is fully secured with major construction completing in 2026.
New Calgary Transit routes, including Route 136 and Route 80, have been added to bring transit service closer to home for northeast communities. The office continues working with Calgary Transit to expand service and improve frequency as Ward 5 communities grow.
Over the past year, several roadway resurfacing and rehabilitation projects were completed across Ward 5, including the Metis Trail and McKnight Boulevard interchange ($8+ million), 128 Avenue NE, Saddlebrook Drive, 104 Avenue NE, and Falconridge Boulevard.
A separate widening project on 60 Street NE between 88 Avenue and Airport Trail, alongside the Savanna and Saddle Ridge communities. Construction begins May 2026 with completion targeted for early July 2026. The work improves safety and traffic flow for residents using this corridor daily.
Construction is underway on 60 Street NE between Airport Trail and Country Hills Boulevard, creating a new north-south connection for northeast Calgary. Early work including site stripping and grading is complete. The road is expected to open to the public later in 2026.
A $19 million project widening approximately 800 metres of Country Hills Boulevard between Barlow Trail and 36 Street NE. Work includes a new roadway, underground utility relocation, new sidewalks and pathways, intersection upgrades, traffic signals, street lighting, and landscaping. Construction started in 2025 with substantial completion expected by September 2026.