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Background
The County is reviewing the development of an artificial intelligence hub through the creation of the Beacon AI Hub Area Structure Plan (ASP). In August 2024, Stantec Consulting on behalf of Beacon Data Centers Inc, submitted a proposal for a developer-led and developer-funded ASP that will outline a plan for the land use and servicing of the site as an artificial intelligence (AI) hub and solar farm. The subject site measures approximately 946 acres in area and is located approximately 3.2 kilometres east of the city of Calgary and 2.4 kilometres northwest of the hamlet of Indus. The site location was deliberately selected due to the proximity to three electrical substations at Enmax 65, Langdon, and Shepherd. The proposed development is considered a Business Use under the County’s Municipal Development Plan, therefore requires the adoption of an ASP. The Terms of Reference was presented to Council and was subsequently approved on November 12, 2024.
Project Timeline
The Plan will be prepared in four phases:
| Phase 1 |
Project Initiation |
November 2024 to January 2025 |
| Phase 2 |
Creation of Draft ASP |
January to March 2025 |
| Phase 3 |
Public Engagement |
March to May 2025 |
| Phase 4 |
Refinement and Approval |
May to June 2025 |
*Timelines are estimated and subject to change
The Beacon AI Hub Area Structure Plan will align with other relevant statutory plans, policies, and studies.
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Get Involved
For further information on this project, please contact us at planning_policy@rockyview.ca.