Transportation and Logistics

Your gateway to global opportunities! Covering 2,100 square kilometers, Sturgeon County is serviced by 14 highways and six industrial areas.

With our strategic location nestled amidst Edmonton Metropolitan Region and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, our region offers the infrastructure and logistical support your business needs to expand globally. With a focus on modern transportation networks and proximity to major markets, Sturgeon County provides a solid foundation for your investment endeavors. 

Sturgeon County is rapidly enhancing existing road networks with support from the Province and has multiple rail ready sites available for investment. The I4 Medium Industrial Serviced District and I5 Heavy Industrial District include rail spurs, rail right-of-way, or Public Utility Lots that connect to critical transportation and logistics infrastructure.

Supporting Transportation and Logistics Value Chain

Logistics Demand
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Alberta is the second largest exporter in Canada, as of May 2023, this is in large driven by demand for export of oil, gas and agricultural resources.

Sector-Ready Sites
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The I4 Medium Industrial Serviced District and I5 Heavy Industrial District include rail spurs, rail right-of-way, or Public Utility Lots that connect to critical transportation and logistics infrastructure. 
Infrastructure Development
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The County is rapidly enhancing existing road networks with support from the Province and has multiple rail ready sites available for investment.

International Market Access
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Connected via 14 major highways and CN Railway’s Class 1 Network (spans Canada and mid-America, connecting to three coasts) directly supporting movement of goods across the country.

Talent Pool
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Deep regional talent pool with 8 post-secondary institutions and over 130K students.

Investment Incentives

Sturgeon County is committed to being globally competitive. Enhance your profitability by taking advantage of our investment incentives:

  • Energy Value Chain Incentive
  • Solar Power Production Incentive
  • Value-Added Agricultural Incentive

Note: In some industries, there are complementary provincial support programs. Learn how to maximize financial support for your Sturgeon County investment project.

Success Story

 

Cando Rail & Terminals owns and operates the Cando Sturgeon Terminal, one of Canada’s largest private rail yards, with the capacity to store up to 2,900 railcars on a loop track. Their world-class rail infrastructure enhances the competitiveness of Sturgeon County and the Heartland for petrochemical, downstream energy, and heavy industrial investment.

KEY SUBSECTORS

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Air Transportation
value added ag oilseeds
Grains + Oilseeds
transportation general purpose machinery
General Purpose Machinery
transportation motor vehicle and parts dealer
Motor Vehicle + Parts Dealers
transportation industrial machinery
Other (ex. Industrial Machinery)

Companies Choosing Sturgeon County

Sturgeon County offices will be closed for Monday, October 14. County offices and facilities will re-open Tuesday, October 15 for regular business hours 8:30AM - 4:30PM.

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