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SPECIAL AREAS BOARD
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS IN ALBERTA’S SPECIAL AREAS
Unlock endless possibilities in the Special Areas, where you have everything you need to build, invest and grow your business
This expansive 5-million-acre region offers a unique investment landscape with its rich natural resources, affordable land and strategic connectivity.
The Special Areas boast a wealth of resources, including oil, gas, fertile agricultural lands and prime ranching territory, underpinning a stable economic environment. Investors are welcomed and a common sense approach to development prevails. The region's industrial parks offer ready-to-build sites at competitive costs, particularly along Highways 36, 41, and 12, with proximity to essential transportation infrastructure. The Oyen Regional Railway, a CN Certified Rail Ready Site, further boosts the area's investment appeal, offering development opportunities to expedite product market entry.
The region offers endless opportunities and wide- open spaces. A thriving hub of renewable energy development, Special Areas hosts many large-scale renewable energy projects, with more to come. The
potential for hydrogen development adds another layer of excitement, especially with new developments on the Battle River Carbon Hub sequestration project near the Sheerness Industrial Park.
Alberta's Special Areas presents ideal opportunities for investors seeking a mix of affordability, strategic location and diverse development prospects. From energy to agriculture, the region promises a wealth of possibilities for savvy investors.
For more information, contact:
Wanda Diakow, Economic Development Officer Special Areas Economic Development wanda.diakow@specialareas.ab.ca 403-575-9533
specialareas.ab.ca/invest/
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