Icon Fox Towers Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment, City of Edmonton - Phase II
Project Type
Capital Project
Sector
Brownfield
Sub Sector
Remediation and risk management initiatives
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Capital Project
Population
1,010,899
Project timeline
2012 - 2015
Municipality
City of Edmonton, AB
Project number
13063
Status
Fully Disbursed
Program type
GMF
Grant amount$0
Project value$4,775,000
Loan amount$3,820,000
Description
With a view to increasing urban density and promoting walkable, complete communities, the City of Edmonton is partnering with Icon Fox 2 Developments Ltd. to remediate the petroleum-contaminated site of a former automotive garage and service facility. The 3,500-square-metre site is strategically located in the heart of downtown Edmonton near the central transit station and other amenities, and is currently under-utilized as a surface parking lot. The remediation is being conducted in two phases, the second of which is the subject of the current application. Phase II will involve the remediation of half of the site, which will involve the excavation of approximately 6,250 m3 of contaminated soil and the on-site treatment of approximately 2,075 m3 of contaminated groundwater, as well as the installation of a geomembrane liner around the perimeter of the excavated area. Icon Fox Developments has conducted a Phase II ESA and Remedial Action Plan (GMF 12038) to complement past environmental assessments carried out by the site’s former owners. Two mixed-use high-rise towers will be constructed on the site, one following each phase of remediation . (Project description from original funding application)
Project results
- 10612 cubic metres of media (soil, groundwater and sediment) managed
- 0 hectares of land reclaimed
Environmental outcomes
- Improved groundwater quality
- Brownfield restoration
- Urban sprawl management
- Reduced odour pollution
Social outcomes
- Protection/improvement of public human health
- Increased public safety and security
- Greater civic pride and ownership
- Development of local programs
Economic outcomes
- Innovative financing
- Increased tourism
- Use of feasibility tools
Lessons learned
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Resources
Applicant
Icon Fox Developments Ltd., AB