As infrastructure ages, there comes a time when it is beyond repair and complete systems must be replaced. Lac La Biche’s Main Street from 100 to 103 Street requires deep utility replacement. Council decided that while utility replacement work was being completed to improve and revitalize the street, making it a destination for tourists and locals alike. The Main Street Revitalization Project includes the replacement of underground utility lines and the revitalization of Main Street.
As the construction season comes to an end, the construction team will be wrapping up final steps for the second phase of the Main Street Revitalization Project.
Completed to Date
Block One: 103 Street to 102 Street
This year, this section of Main Street has been completed with finishing touches and aesthetic elements. These finishing touches completed include:
- Installation of lit and non-lit bollards.
- Landscaping work including planting of trees and plants, and placement of mulch planter beds.
- Finishing for decorative concrete planter boxes and obelisks.
- Installation of artwork with decorative lighting (lighting will be turned on soon!).
- Installation of new traffic signs.
- Above ground electrical connections for decorative lighting features.
- Installation of waste receptacles.
- Removal of concrete swales and installation of trench drain systems.
- Placement of outstanding painted traffic markings.
- Installation of traffic signals for the 103 Street Intersection.
Block Two: East side of 102 Street to east side of 101 Street
This section of Main Street was closed this year for construction which completed the following items:
- Installation of underground electrical conduits.
- Installation of soil cells.
- Replacement and installation of all services (such as water mains, sanitary mains, etc.).
- Placement of trees and planter boxes.
- Construction of sidewalks and trench drains.
- Installation of streetlights, signals, and decorative elements.
This section of Main Street is now open for use! Explore this section of Main Street and support local.
Winter 2025 Notice: Please Use Sand to Combat Slippery Ice
What to Expect in 2025
Block Three: East side of 101 Street to east side of 100 Street
This is the final section of the Main Street Revitalization Project and will be constructed in 2025. 2025 construction plans are coming soon!
What does this mean for me? Disruptions should be expected to continue along Main Street over the next year. But don’t fret - we are working closely with our construction crew, consultants, business owners in the area, and the public to make sure we give as much notice as possible to road closures, detours, and other traffic accommodations. You’ll still be able to access all of your favourite stores and amenities.
What does this mean for businesses in the area? Businesses along Main Street will experience some road closures in their area. This is a significant rehabilitation project that will involve the removal of all existing surface material, resulting in road closures and detours throughout the project area. During construction, we will be working closely with businesses to help minimize impacts as much as possible. Please continue to visit and support our business community!
2025 Traffic Accommodations
2025 Traffic Accommodations will be released in 2025 as we get closer to the construction season.
History of the Project
The Main Street Lac La Biche Revitalization Project spans 101 Avenue from 100 to 103 Street. The project includes the replacement of underground utility lines and the beautification of Main Street. The revitalization aspects, like benches, landscape beds, new trees, updated street lighting, specialized signage, and stamped pavement, are intended to support businesses along Main Street, creating an attractive atmosphere for residents and tourists. The underground utility lines being installed will modernize the Hamlet’s infrastructure, and serve nearby business owners and residents for many years to come.
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