3403 – 74 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
Location
Details
Acquired in: 2017
34,404 total sq/ft
3.76 acres of land
Summary
The Universal Rail Building is located along the highly desirable 34 Street in southeast Edmonton’s established Weir Industrial district. The property consists of 3.76 acres of serviced industrial land and is situated at the southwest corner of 34 Street and 74 Avenue. The large rectangular site affords excellent exposure onto 34 Street and is easily accessed by surrounding arterials including Sherwood Park Freeway, Whitemud Drive and Edmonton’s ring road, the Anthony Henday.
Construction of this 34,404 ft² single occupant industrial building is of a high quality steel superstructure with a combination of metal cladding and a brick façade throughout the front office area. The 11,000 ft² office component is built on two levels and features high quality finishes and workmanship. The 23,400 ft² shop features an abundance of grade doors, a total of 5 overhead cranes with individual craneways and driven by a 1200 amp power service. Originally constructed in 1993, the Universal Rail Building has undergone major additions, renovations and upgrades including a complete renovation in 2016 that updated the building to comply with all current building codes. In 2022 and 2023 significant tenant specific improvements were completed to the building and yard. The building is fully sprinklered and has a large, paved parking lot with 60 energized parking stalls. The property is fully serviced, fenced and landscaped.
Meet the Tenant
Universal Rail – A proud Canadian company that keeps Canada’s railway operators in motion – safely and sustainably. They serve railway operators in any location and any size project from coast-to coast. They offer a full range of solutions which includes track construction, switching and short lines, flagging, inspection, signals communications, materials supply, equipment, operations support and certified car inspection and railcar repair.
Universal Rail Systems operates a family of Universal Companies that provide industry-leading solutions and deliver leading results. The Universal companies include Universal Rail Contractors – Great Plains, Universal Signals & Communications, Road & Rail Equipment, North American Rail Products and SCT Rail Contractors. The company has a team of professionals who average more than 20 years of experience in the industry.