Eastlink Business Park Conceptual Scheme

Welcome to
Eastlink Business Park

Welcome to Eastlink Business Park

A Conceptual Scheme and Land Use Amendment application have been submitted to support future
development of a master-planned, fully serviced industrial business park in East Balzac, Rocky View County.

Our Vision

The vision for Eastlink Business Park is to create a master-planned, fully serviced industrial business park in East Balzac, aligned with the County Plan and the East Balzac Area Structure Plan (BEASP). The park will accommodate a mix of light and heavy industrial uses with complementary services to support regional jobs and economic growth.

EASTLINK BUSINESS PARK AT A GLANCE

  • LOCATION: South of HWY 566, East of Range Rd 290.

  • CONNECTIONS: Linkages to HWY 2/Deerfoot Trail & Range Rd 284/Corich Rd.

  • PLAN AREA: ±126.9 hectares (±313.50 acres).

  • POLICY: County Plan (2013), Balzac East Area Structure Plan (BEASP, 2000).

  • TIMELINE: Four Phases (based on approvals, subdivision, servicing capacity & market demands).

About the Project

A Conceptual Scheme is a planning document that guides how land will be developed, serviced, and accessed. For Eastlink Business Park, the Conceptual Scheme establishes the land use framework, subdivision concept, servicing approach, transportation network, design direction, and proposed phasing needed to support future development. (Click on map below to enlarge)

Location and Context

The ±126.9 ha (±313.5 ac) plan area is in East Balzac, bordered by Highway 566 to the north, the future extension of Township Road 261 to the south, Range Road 290 (84 Street NE) to the west, and agricultural lands to the east. It is adjacent to High Plains Industrial Business Park (west) and High Plains East Industrial Business Park (south). The location provides direct access to major transportation corridors, including Highway 2/Deerfoot Trail and Range Road 284/Conrich Road.

Development Concept

  • Fully serviced industrial & highway commercial lots

  • Road network with safe access to regional routes

  • Stormwater management facility

  • Landscaping & architectural controls along major roads

Design and Open Space

Design guidelines will coordinate building form, landscaping, and signage, with landscaped buffers and treatments along Highway 566 and Range Road 290 to enhance appearance and provide appropriate screening along agricultural interfaces to the east.

* Lotting is conceptual, subject to change at time of subdivision(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

A range of industrial uses with complementary services, and some highway commercial uses that are consistent with the County Plan and BEASP. Exact uses will be determined through land use districts and future development permits.

Water will be supplied by the RVC Balzac Water System. Wastewater will connect to the County's East Rocky View Wastewater Transmission Line. Stormwater will be managed in on-site facilities that meet County standards. Power, gas, and telecommunications will be installed by phase.

Primary access will be from Highway 566 and Range Road 290, with internal roads designed for projected volumes. Any required intersection or frontage improvements will follow County standards and approvals.

Design guidelines will direct landscape buffers, signage quality, and building interface on Highway 566 and Range Road 290 to support a high-quality frontage and visual screening.

Hours of operation are user-dependent and subject to County bylaws and development permit conditions. Lighting, noise, and screening measures will be addressed through design guidelines, including dark sky guidelines and permit reviews.

Studies identified temporary and seasonal wetlands. These will be reviewed by the Water Boundaries Division of Public Lands and addressed under the Alberta Wetland Policy and the Water Act prior to development activities. Historic pipelines were decommissioned with studies confirming no further remedial work required prior to development. Two well sites exist within the Plan area, and further studies pertaining to these are required prior to development activities.

Timing depends on Council approvals, subdivision processes, servicing coordination, and market conditions. Four phases are proposed for the Plan area. Location of these phases can be seen in the fulsome Conceptual Scheme document.

Construction management will follow County standards. Haul routes and access points will be defined through future permits and will aim to use efficient routes that reduce impacts on local transportation.

The Conceptual Scheme proposes possible lot sizes. However, final lot sizes will be determined at the time of a subdivision application. Sizing of lots may vary based on market conditions, development opportunities and servicing capacities.

The Conceptual Scheme anticipates ancillary services, such as highway and small-scale commercial uses. These will support park operations but are subject to future development permit approvals.

The park is designed for a variety of industrial uses. This includes primarily logistics and operational users seeking access to major transportation routes, as identified in the County Plan and the BEASP.

Please use the Questions and Feedback form or email jgeller@bastudios.ca and your inquiry will be directed to the appropriate team member.

Project Timeline

Timeline is approximately and is subject to County approval timelines.

AUGUST 2025

Concept Scheme & Land Use Amendment Applications Submitted.
Public Comment Period *Open*

FALL 2025

Circulation & County Comments.
Application Review by Rocky View County

FALL 2025

Response to County Comments.
Applicant Addresses County Comments

TBD

Public Hearing

TBD

Subdivision & Development Premits
Subject to Market Conditions

UPCOMING

Future Updates Posted As They Arise

Project Resources

Conceptual Scheme – August 2025

Land Use Redesignation – August 2025
Hatched Lots are not Included in Land Use Amendment Application.

Questions & Feedback

If you have questions or wish to provide feedback, use the form below. Submissions are delivered directly to the project team. You can also email the project's Engagement Specialist, Jane Geller at jgeller@bastudios.ca