Canadian Design and Construction Report staff writer
The City of Calgary has awarded two new contracts as part of its Green Line Southeast Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, advancing early-stage construction for one of the city’s largest infrastructure undertakings.
KLS Earthworks & Environmental has been selected to carry out site grading and utility servicing at the future Maintenance and Storage Facility, located north of 126 Avenue SE between 40 Street and 52 Street SE. Graham Construction will undertake piling and roadwork at the intersection of 114 Avenue and Barlow Trail SE.
“We’re proud to contribute our expertise to a project that will shape the future of transportation in Calgary,” said Chris Powell, Chief Operating Officer of KLS Earthworks & Environmental. “As a local company with deep roots in this city, being part of this project is more than just a job—it’s a chance to help build the infrastructure that will serve our community for generations to come.”
KLS’s work is scheduled for completion by the end of November. The scope includes removing topsoil, rough grading across the site, and forming two dry ponds and one wet pond at the west end. Deep utility installation—comprising water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater lines—will also be completed as part of the contract.
The Maintenance and Storage Facility site will eventually include Shepard Station, a 920-stall Park and Ride, bus terminals, and a public plaza. The facility will be the main location for cleaning, servicing, and storing light rail vehicles.
Graham Construction will begin work later this summer on piling and road improvements around 114 Avenue and Barlow Trail SE. Their contract includes drilling and installing concrete-reinforced piles that will support 14 structural piers for a future LRT bridge and track system.
“Graham is proud to partner with The City of Calgary to progress the Green Line project,” said Steve Smith, Executive Vice President, Infrastructure & Industrial at Graham Construction. “We’re not just building infrastructure—we’re building a more accessible and connected Calgary for everyone that lives and works here.”
Road modifications in the area are required to accommodate the pier construction. These changes include:
- Widening westbound 114 Avenue west of Barlow Trail
- Widening Barlow Trail south of 114 Avenue
- Reconfiguring eastbound and northbound turning lanes at the intersection
Most of Graham’s construction activity is expected to be completed by December, with final paving and asphalt work to follow in spring 2026. Bridge construction in the area is scheduled for 2026.
Graham Construction is also nearing completion of work on 78 Avenue SE in Ogden, where crews have constructed a pedestrian tunnel and a vehicle underpass—part of earlier phases of the Green Line project.
Once fully built, the Green Line will stretch 46 kilometres from 160 Avenue North to Seton, providing a modern, low-emission transit option and improving connectivity across Calgary.
