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Ottawa puts $47.8 million into Fort Edmonton Park to create 'world-class attraction'
Construction of a massive Fort Edmonton Park expansion is finally going ahead after the federal government announced Friday it’s putting the final $47.8 million into the project.

An aboriginal cultural and history centre, new midway rides, upgraded utilities and 22 additional rooms in the Selkirk Hotel are among the highlights of a development expected to more than double the number of visitors to at least 500,000 people a year.

“This will be a world-class attraction that you can’t find anywhere else,” said Bill Demchuk, executive director of the Fort Edmonton Management Co., which runs the facility for the city.

http://edmontonjournal.com/news/loc...7-8-million-into-fort-edmonton-park-expansion

Feds chip in funds for Fort Edmonton Park year-round expansion
Details have been confirmed for a $165-million expansion to Fort Edmonton Park. Ottawa will invest $47.8 million as the popular river valley attraction moves to year-round operation.

Three main projects will be going on. One will be the creation of the Indigenous Peoples Experience, which be a new pavilion to showcase First Nations and Métis Nation cultural heritage.

There will also be camps, trails, classrooms and an outdoor amphitheatre.

The 1920s-styled midway will add several new attractions including a roller-coaster, a maze and a revue theatre.

The whole entrance will also be redone, with a front admission area that will allow for improved visitor services and shopping.

http://globalnews.ca/news/3286105/feds-chip-in-funds-for-fort-edmonton-park-year-round-expansion/
 
Learn about the Fort Edmonton Park Enhancement
April 27, 2017

The City of Edmonton, in partnership with the Fort Edmonton Park Management Company, invites the public to learn more about the preliminary plans for the Fort Edmonton Park Enhancement Project. Display boards will introduce the various components of this enhancement project, and staff will be available to answer visitor questions.

Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Time: 4 - 8 p.m.
Location: Blatchford Field Air Hangar, Fort Edmonton Park (7000 143 Street)

Construction for the Fort Edmonton Park Enhancement Project is scheduled to begin in Fall 2017.

For more information:
edmonton.ca/fortedmontonparkenhancement

Media contact:
Claire Harvey
Communications Advisor
780-496-8771

http://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/fx352--c8r50-5kftw916
 
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Sean Amato ‏@JSJamato 14 hours ago
Updated look at massive @FortEdPark expansion. 9 new structures in midway, 40 new elements in "Indigenous People's Exp." @ctvedmonton #yeg pic.twitter.com/K03YLKqAgx
 
Fun!

Reference ID: Job No 272543805-003
Description: To Construct an Outdoor Participant Recreation Services facility (Bumper Cars)
Location: 7000 - 143 STREET NW
Plan 8521469 Blk A
Applicant: STANTEC
Status: New
Create Date: 1/17/2018 2:05:57 PM
Neighbourhood: RIVER VALLEY FORT EDMONTON

Reference ID: Job No 272543805-001
Description: To Construct an Exhibition and Convention Facility Building (Midway Games Alley East Building 3d)
Location: 7000 - 143 STREET NW
Plan 8521469 Blk A
Applicant: STANTEC
Status: New
Create Date: 1/17/2018 11:07:29 AM
Neighbourhood: RIVER VALLEY FORT EDMONTON
 
Not sure if there is a thread for the Fort Edmonton addition projects, but I’ll just post some picks here.

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New streetcar power poles leading to barn.
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The first new front entrance buildings, which will be part of an entrance plaza similar to
the one at the zoo.
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New fairground development. Was far away so I couldn't get a great view but one of the cool additions includes a wooden roller coaster!
 

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