'I ❤️ SG' Conversation Series Topic #10- Keeping up with Industrial Growth
- Erin Stevenson
- Aug 25
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 26
Spruce Grove Councillor Erin Stevenson is proud to launch her campaign for a third term under the banner “I ❤️ SG”—a positive, community-focused message reflecting her deep commitment to the people, places, and possibilities that make Spruce Grove special.
Building Spruce Grove’s Industrial Strength
Behind the rail tracks and along our industrial corridors, Spruce Grove’s economy is growing in ways that support local jobs, attract investment, and build resilience for the future. As part of her “I 💙 SG” campaign for a third term, Councillor Erin Stevenson is highlighting the City’s industrial achievements—and the opportunities that still lie ahead.
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LOVE: A Strategy That’s Paying Off for Industrial Growth
The City’s Industrial Land Strategy has guided recent progress, ensuring Spruce Grove remains competitive as a regional hub for commerce and industry. A key milestone was the completion of the 18-acre South Century Industrial Park in August 2023, creating new space for businesses to establish and grow.
At the same time, the City’s High Load Corridor is nearing completion, with only Fortis-related work outstanding. This project will allow heavy haulers to move goods efficiently through Spruce Grove, reducing strain on local roads and strengthening the city’s role as a logistics and service centre in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
Industrial connectivity has also improved with a $4.25 million City investment to install a fibre optic network, giving the industrial area fully modernized internet infrastructure to meet the needs of today’s businesses. Coupled with major road and stormwater upgrades, these investments ensure that Spruce Grove’s industrial land is ready for growth.
“These investments mean we’re not just attracting new businesses—we’re helping the businesses already here to thrive,” Stevenson says.
IMPROVE: Spotlighting the South Side
While the industrial parks south of the tracks are home to dozens of businesses employing local residents, Stevenson acknowledges they are not always well known to the broader community. “How can we better showcase the companies that are part of our industrial ecosystem?” she asks. “There’s a real opportunity for a ‘South of the Tracks’ strategy that highlights not just the businesses, but also the amenities in the area.”
Indeed, the south side includes Henry Singer Ball Park, the pickleball courts, Elks Hall, and the Jim Galloway Off-Leash Dog Park. Stevenson believes better signage, improved access, and community outreach could help draw more residents and visitors to discover what’s happening south of the rail line.
NEXT: Planning for What Comes After
Spruce Grove has limited industrial land remaining, making it essential to bring the last parcels online quickly and strategically. While the Industrial Land Strategy addresses how to prioritize development, Stevenson says the question now is how to incentivize developers to move faster.
Advocacy with the provincial government is also critical. For years, Spruce Grove has pressed for upgrades to Highway 628, a vital corridor that industry relies on. Currently, traffic must cross the rail tracks to Highway 16a, creating a bottleneck that impacts efficiency.
“Industry needs another corridor,” Stevenson explains. “We’ve been asking for this for years. It’s time for our advocacy efforts to be loud, clear, and persistent—because the success of our businesses depends on it.”
For Stevenson, the message is simple: “Industrial growth fuels our city’s prosperity. By planning wisely and advocating strongly, we can ensure Spruce Grove remains a place where industry, jobs, and community all thrive.”
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