Monday, September 28, 2026
The Government of Alberta announced it is investing $38.5 million to build the infrastructure to support Beaumont’s proposed Alberta Motor Transport Association safety campus.
Funding will be provided to the City of Beaumont to construct the roads, utilities and municipal servicing needed to support development within Beaumont’s Innovation Park, including for the proposed safety campus.
The proposed campus would provide specialized, hands-on training for law enforcement and commercial transportation professionals. Plans include an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course track for high-speed and emergency driver training, a firearms range, scenario-based training areas and dedicated commercial vehicle training facilities.
“Strong public safety depends on well-trained professionals and the infrastructure needed to support them. This investment will help create the foundation for a modern training facility that can serve Alberta’s public safety and commercial transportation sectors for years to come, while supporting economic growth and employment in the Beaumont region,” said Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services
Provincial funding supports the municipal infrastructure needed to enable development of the safety campus and other compatible projects within Beaumont’s Innovation Park. The AMTA remains responsible for securing financing and for the design, construction and operation of the proposed facility.
“The AMTA Safety Campus will help strengthen training capacity, raise industry standards and improve safety outcomes for Alberta. The Government of Alberta’s investment in municipal infrastructure is an important step in moving this project forward and supporting safer, more efficient transportation across the province,” said Tim Bennett, chair, Alberta Motor Transport Association
Featured image: (City of Beaumont)
