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CITY OF SPRUCE GROVE
SPRUCE GROVE: YOUR
INDUSTRIAL HUB
Discover the untapped potential of Spruce Grove's industrial landscape
In the dynamic realm of industrial development, few places can rival the growth and opportunity that Spruce Grove has to offer. For discerning entrepreneurs and investors, this thriving city is poised to reshape your vision of industrial success.
Consistently ranked among Alberta's fastest-growing urban centers over the past decade, Spruce Grove is a city on the rise, with a population of 40,000 residents and counting. Its service
and supply capabilities extend to a trade area population of 150,000, and with a young median age of 36, it's
a city poised for long-term success. Moreover, the city is an integral part of the Greater Edmonton Region, boasting a population of 1.5 million and an annual growth rate nearing 2%.
When it comes to strategic location, Spruce Grove stands tall. With shovel- ready, fully serviced land primed for development, a dedicated high-load corridor and convenient access to major highways and the Edmonton International Airport, this city facilitates seamless business operations. Its prime advantage lies in affordability — industrial land costs and property taxes are significantly lower than Edmonton, only minutes away.
Spruce Grove's allure extends
beyond economics. It offers a high-quality of life that entices workers and their families. Boasting city-wide high-speed fiber optic internet connectivity, a local labour force eager to work closer to home, diverse housing options, excellent schools, respected sports organizations and all the amenities of a big city, Spruce Grove is an industrial haven.
Spruce Grove's industrial prowess is substantial, housing a diverse mix of local, national, and international companies. Some industry giants, like TC Energy, MiSwaco/Schlumberger, Cargill Protein, Bee Maid Honey, Cross Country Canada Supplies & Rentals, Cam Tran, Thompson Construction and Waukesha Pearce Industries (WPI) have already recognized the potential here.
"We stayed and expanded in Spruce Grove
because the City has
the workforce talent required to provide our markets with everything they need.”
— TIM MARTIN, CEO OF CROSS COUNTRY CANADA SUPPLIES & RENTALS
With over 250 companies employing 2,200 people, the city thrives in key sectors such as construction, energy services and supply, transportation and logistics, and agri- food processing, while emerging clusters in the pipeline industry, oversize/overweight trucking services, and heavy equipment rental and repair promise future prosperity.
The city-owned 18-acre South Century Industrial Park awaits you or, consider the sprawling Campsite Industrial Park, owned by Melcor, where you can configure larger industrial lots spanning 50+ acres.
With over 70 stops throughout the industrial area, on-demand local transit service ensures seamless access for the workforce, with commuter transit services to and from Edmonton and Acheson.
Spruce Grove isn't just an industrial destination; it’s a full-service urban centre that has all the attributes for success.
With prime industrial land, cost-effective advantages and an enviable quality of life, Spruce Grove is inviting you to be part of its success story. Join the vibrant industrial community in Spruce Grove, where your future success awaits.
For more information, contact:
Economic & Business Development (780) 962-7608 invest@sprucegrove.org investsprucegrove.ca
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