Off-site Levy funded capital infrastructure projects
Introduction
Strategic growth is how we plan to accommodate growth in our city. It helps us build complete communities for residents and maximizes the use of our financial resources. When growth happens, new infrastructure is needed to support communities, which creates additional costs for The City. Off-site levies are used to fund and recover costs associated with growth infrastructure required to enable development and complete communities. Some capital infrastructure funded through the off-site levy include:
- Water distribution, wastewater and sewage pipes, drainage systems and treatment plants.
- Interchanges, skeletal roads, road connections, and other transportation needs.
- Emergency response stations, police district offices, public libraries, and recreation centres.
The map supplements the information provided in the Off-site Levy Annual Reports . The map shows the locations of levy funded infrastructure for Community Services, Water, and Transportation infrastructure types in the active and early construction phases as at December 31, 2022. The information provided on the maps, will be updated annually.
Additional Resources
The Municipal Government Act permits municipalities to charge off-site levies through a bylaw. The Off-site Levies Bylaw (2M2016) was approved by Council in 2016. The bylaw allows the cost of infrastructure for development to be shared, providing financial certainty and reduced risk to the development industry. More information and resources on the Off-site Levies Bylaw can be found here .
Annual Reports
The Off-site Levy Annual Reports provide information on levies collected and spent, along with any remaining balances available for future capital projects. You can access the annual reports through the links below:
Community Services
The levies are used to fund the cost of infrastructure and facilities that support growth in new communities. Financial numbers stated in the map are updated annually.
Off-site levy funded capital projects | Community Services
Water Services
Levies collected through the water, wastewater and stormwater components of the bylaw support projects in the Water capital spending plan. Financial numbers stated in the map are updated annually.
Off-site levy funded capital projects | Water, Storm & Sanitary Services
Transportation Services
The transportation component of the levy includes capital projects identified in the Calgary Transportation Plan. Financial numbers stated in the map are updated annually.
Off-site levy funded capital projects | Transportation Services
