Area Structure Plans

In 2016, the Town and Long Sky Development signed an agreement that saw the Town invest roughly $2.7 million to build the roads and underground services that support the Long Sky Lands. That amount was to be repaid by the landowner as the lands developed. 

The Town’s rationale was to facilitate the construction of Rotary Athletic Park, which could not have been built without the associated infrastructure built through the Long Sky Lands.  

But development of these parcels never moved forward, and market conditions made it difficult for the owner to find a buyer at a price that covered what was owed to the Town, leaving the lands sitting idle and the Town's infrastructure investment unrecovered.

On April 27, 2026, after several years of working with the landowner and potential buyers, Council directed administration to finalize an agreement with Long Sky Developments Ltd. Under that agreement, the owner transferred all three parcels to the Town in exchange for forgiveness of the outstanding servicing costs and interest, and the Town accepted the lands in their current condition. The Town now holds title.

The Town recorded an allowance in its 2025 audited financial statements to reflect the land’s current market value. This means the financial impact has already been accounted for. Taking ownership of the lands in 2026 did not involve a cash purchase or new borrowing. Instead of an uncollectable debt, the Town now holds roughly 60 acres of serviced land it can sell to recoup its initial investment.