QEII West Area Structure Plan

This Plan covers the lands west of the QEII Highway, between Lacombe and Blackfalds, in Lacombe County.  The Plan was initially adopted by County Council in 2012 to address growing demand for commercial and industrial development along the QEII Edmonton-Calgary Transportation Corridor. The Plan identifies certain strategic development nodes for potential commercial and industrial development opportunities, while preserving all other lands for agriculture. Further, it outlines standards and requirements that would apply to new development.

This Plan Area represents the most attractive and desired lands for commercial and industrial development in Lacombe County. As such, the County is updating the Plan to ensure it is up-to-date and consistent with the County’s current planning policies and the community’s vision for the future.

When adopting area structure plans, the County commits itself to open, transparent, and collaborative decision-making. As such, the community’s feedback is critical to this Plan update.

The County hosted an in person public meeting on November 22, 2023 at the Lacombe County Office, as well as a 2-week survey. The survey has now closed. We thank everyone who participated in the meeting or survey for sharing their thoughts and perspectives. Please see the timeline below for next steps!

For more information, please contact Planning Services (see right side).