50 Avenue is a critical corridor in Beaumont. Enhancement of 50 Avenue will shift its priority from vehicle-first to a pedestrian-friendly environment to supporting existing business and redevelopment activities. This project will enhance the image of Beaumont’s downtown core.
Project Phase
- Phase 1 (2016-2017) – 50 Avenue Streetscape design to 60 per cent
- Phase 2 (2020) – Design to 100 per cent, shallow utility relocation work and lane rebuilt east of Bellevue School
- Phase 3 (tentative 2021) – Road and sidewalk construction
Project Goals
The specific goals of the 50 Avenue Streetscape are to:
- foster a cultural space
- attract and support business opportunities
- shift road priority to a pedestrian-friendly environment
- promote safe pedestrian access and movement
- enhance the image of downtown Beaumont
- support redevelopment.
Phase 2 (2020):
Project limits are 50 Avenue between 50 Street and 55 Street:

- Complete detail design and have the project ready for streetscape construction for 2021
- Ensure all shallow utilities are no longer in conflict with streetscape design
- Rebuild lane east of Bellevue school and relocate schools bus loop to upgraded lane
Recent Activities
- Budget has been approved for Phase 2 of this project
- Finalization of detailed design has started
Next Steps
- Stakeholder engagement with adjacent landowners (April - May)
- Relocate shallow utilities (June - September)
- Lane east of the school reconstruction (June - August)
- Relocate crosswalk to east side of lane (June - August)
Activities Completed
Phase 1
- The City of Beaumont hired ISL Engineering to complete a 60 per cent streetscape design on 50 Avenue between 49 Street to 55 Street
- The City and ISL completed stakeholder engagements with Adjacent Landowners, General Public and Shallow Utility Companies (Fortis, Alta Gas, Telus, Shaw)
- ISL built a 3D model and flyover of the project
- Easements were acquired for shallow utilities relocation in order to complete future construction actives