For the first time, the County is preparing a four-year budget that looks ahead to 2029. This approach helps Council plan responsibly for long-term priorities like roads, recreation, fire services, and utilities, while continuing to review and adjust the budget each year.

The County has moved to a four-year budget cycle to help plan major projects more effectively and provide greater stability for residents and businesses. This approach allows the County to map out complex projects that take several years to design and build, coordinate investments across departments so work is sequenced efficiently, and offer more predictability around future spending and tax planning.

The Capital Committee, established in 2025, strengthens how Rocky View County reviews and prioritizes major infrastructure projects by using a consistent scoring system focused on safety, evidence, and community benefit. This is also the first year of the County’s new four-year capital planning model, which provides a clearer framework for sequencing large projects while still allowing annual updates based on changing needs and resident feedback.

The County will continue to seek community input each year and provide regular updates as projects move forward. Residents can stay informed by following the Budget Engagement page for updates and survey opportunities, reading Council meeting summaries after deliberations, and reviewing approved capital projects in future budget documents. The full Capital Committee Report – November 12 2025 (PDF, 130 pages) is available on the County’s public meeting site.

Read the full Capital Committee Report

To decide which projects move forward, the County now uses a standard scoring system that measures each request against consistent criteria. This ensures decisions are based on evidence, safety, and community benefit. Projects are evaluated on five main factors:

• Does this project reduce risks or improve public safety?
• Is it required to meet a legal or regulatory obligation?
• Does it support the County’s long-term plans or previously approved direction?
• Can it be funded responsibly through available grants, reserves, or partnerships?
• How many residents will benefit, and are there regional or economic advantages?

This approach helps the County prioritize projects in a clear and transparent way.