Overview
The proposed Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre (CRC) will be home to Calgary’s first and Alberta’s third cyclotron. This new facility will support the treatment of diseases including cancer, cardiac, and neurological conditions.
The Development Permit for the facility has been filed with the City of Calgary on October 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the Project (DP2024-07321). The Development Permit can be viewed on the City of Calgary’s DMap.
The facility design is ongoing and once finalized, a submission will be made to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to ensure the federal requirements for housing the cyclotron within this type of facility are followed. Construction of CRC is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2027. Following the completion of construction, internal commissioning and green space reclamation activities will begin.
Project updates
January 2025
The Infrastructure Ministry is actively working with the City of Calgary and the CNSC to acquire the necessary permits for the facility. While these permits apply specifically to the building itself, site preparation will begin in January 2025 to ensure construction can proceed smoothly. This work will include grading the site and installing fencing to restrict access to the construction zone. We kindly ask everyone in the area to observe all posted signage to ensure the safety of both the public and our staff.
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Facility safety
Cyclotrons adhere to stringent safety regulations enforced by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). The facility incorporates multiple safety layers, including shielding, containment, and operational monitoring.
Safety begins with the facility's design, including concrete walls which will be approximately 2.1 metres thick. The facility employs a sophisticated radiation monitoring system including detectors, handheld survey meters, and contamination meters, to prevent accidental removal of radioactive material.
A containment system prevents the release of radioactive gases into the atmosphere, and they are held until they decay into non-radioactive elements. For more information about safety regulation visit CNSC.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is responsible for the public disclosure of any incidents that may occur on site through operation of this facility. To view the notification and disclosure requirements, visit AHS Cyclotron Public Disclosure.
Operation of the facility
The facility will be operated by AHS and utmost care will be undertaken by Foothills Medical Centre Staff to ensure its safe operations.
Construction process
Site preparation, planning, and investigations are underway. Work will be undertaken in three main stages.
- Stage 1 – Site preparation and demolition: Fencing has been installed at site. This stage requires levelling of the site and will involve the removal of soil, an existing retaining wall, and trees to prepare the site for building construction.
- Stage 2 – Renovation and tie-in: Investigations are ongoing to connect the new facility with the existing FMC. This includes aspects such as electrical tie-ins and fire suppression to be connected to the existing Special Service Building (formerly the Tom Baker Cancer Centre).
- Stage 3 – CRC Facility: Following the receipt of the Development/Building Permit and sign off on the design from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, construction of the physical building will begin.
Construction impacts
Construction will be undertaken with the community in mind. These activities may cause short term impacts to the neighbourhood and Alberta Infrastructure will aim to minimize those impacts where possible.
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