London Road Park
PROJECT UPDATE: June 2, 2025
At its meeting on April 29, 2025, City Council approved the demolition and cleanup of the site. As part of this process, a hazardous materials abatement will be completed to safely identify and remove any materials that may pose a risk to health or safety. Preparatory work is expected to begin the week of June 9, with the abatement tentatively scheduled for July.
Please note that these timelines are subject to change based on contractor availability, weather conditions, and other on-site factors.
There are no anticipated risks to the public during the abatement or demolition. All work will be carried out in accordance with applicable safety and environmental regulations. This step is part of the City’s efforts to remove potential hazards from the site while considering long-term options for the property.
At this time, no decisions regarding redevelopment have been made. City Administration will return to Council with potential options for the site at a future date. Should any rezoning be proposed, a public hearing will be held in accordance with legislation, ensuring residents have the opportunity to provide feedback directly to City Council.
Residents with questions are encouraged to contact the City’s customer service team by calling 311, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
PROJECT UPDATE: April 29th, 2025
At its April 29 meeting, Lethbridge City Council approved the demolition of the City-owned building located at 714, 7 Street South in the London Road neighbourhood. The decision comes as part of a broader plan to remediate the property and explore future redevelopment opportunities. A full recording of the April 29 Council meeting and resolution is available on the City’s YouTube channel: Watch here.
Once this work is completed, Administration will return to Council with redevelopment options for consideration. The timing for demolition is not yet known, but updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
The decision to demolish the building was made in response to ongoing concerns about health and safety risks associated with the aging structure. Removing the building ensures the site does not pose hazards to nearby residents while long-term plans are developed.
Community members are encouraged to stay connected. The City has emphasized that no redevelopment decisions have been made at this time. Should any rezoning be proposed, a public hearing will be held to gather feedback from residents.
Residents with questions are encouraged to contact the City’s customer service team by calling 311, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
PROJECT UPDATE: April 24th, 2024
On April 23rd, 2024, Council voted unanimously to provide First Reading to Bylaw 6438: Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 714–7 Street South and a Portion of 620–7 Avenue South. Nearby neighbours will receive notification by mail with information on a future Public Hearing.
Members of the public who wish to speak for or against the rezoning are encouraged to attend the Public Hearing on May 28th, 2024, at 3pm. For those who are unable to attend the meeting, written submissions are encouraged to be submitted in advance of the hearing by following the process here.
Following the Public Hearing, Council will then deliberate, debate, and finally decide to approve or deny the land use bylaw amendment. Second and third reading usually take place immediately following the Public Hearing, though Council may choose to table the decision to a later Council meeting.
To view a copy of the proposed Direct Control Bylaw, please click here.
For more information on the rezoning process, please click here.