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City’s first Flood Control Strategy project substantially complete
November 9, 2021 - 8:07am
In 2018, City Council approved a Flood Control Strategy (FCS) aimed at reducing flooding in Saskatoon’s most flood-prone areas during intense rainfalls. The dry storm pond at W.W. Ashley District Park, which took approximately ten months to build, is now substantially complete and will catch overflow but also serve as a sports field and park space when dry.
“The landscaping turned out beautifully with trees, a surrounding pathway, and spectator seating built into the slopes,” says Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water. “We are very pleased with the end result and, while none of us want to experience excessive amounts of rain within very short periods of time, that is when we will see the new pond and underground drainage systems in action.”
Substantial completion means there’s still some finishing touches to be done before the site can open, like installing stair railings and park benches. The site will remain closed until approximately fall 2022 to give the newly installed sod and seed time to establish. In the meantime, Saskatoon Water is gearing up for the second of nine FCS projects: constructing a dry storm pond in Churchill Park.
“Consultations have taken place and we have received great feedback from the community. We have moved forward with design plans and will proceed with construction in early 2022.”
Dry storm ponds are designed to hold water that would otherwise cause nearby flooding during intense rainfalls. The water flows from properties and roads into the dry storm pond, then slowly drains into the storm sewer. Prior to the establishment of the FCS, Saskatoon already had nine dry storm ponds, mostly in neighbourhoods built after 1989 when enhanced storm water infrastructure standards were established. The FCS focuses on neighbourhoods that were established prior to then.
The Government of Canada is contributing 40% of the eligible construction costs up to a maximum of $21.6 million toward nine FCS projects. The City is funding the remaining construction costs through the Storm Water Utility Capital Program and revenue generated from Storm Water Utility charges.
For more information about the FCS, and to subscribe to Flood Protection Plan updates, visit saskatoon.ca/floodplan.
Civic Services & Holiday Hours for Remembrance Day, Thursday, November 11
November 9, 2021 - 2:54am
- All Administrative Offices are closed on Thursday, November 11. City Hall will reopen Friday, November 12, at 8:00 a.m.
- Remai Modern is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Organics (Subscription Green Cart) – The 2021 collections season has ended. Registration for next season will open in January 2022.
- The Landfill will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Both compost depots are closed for the season and will re-open in April 2022.
- Fixed route transit will run on holiday hours and there will be no On-Demand Transit. Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.
- Access Transit will operate on holiday hours (8:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.) and the Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers but phone line will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (closed from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.).
- Parking payment is not required on Remembrance Day.
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Impound Lot will be closed to the public.
- Zoo 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre
CLOSED - Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
OPEN - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Lakewood Civic Centre
OPEN – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Lawson Civic Centre
OPEN - 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Saskatoon Field House
OPEN – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Shaw Centre
OPEN - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Terry Fox Track
CLOSED
The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Remembrance Day, as follows:
CITY HALL
REMAI MODERN
WASTE COLLECTIONS
LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOTS
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
Regular Hours of Operation:
LEISURE CENTRES
Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline
INDOOR ARENAS
Open at 12:00 pm.
Parent & Tot Skating at ACT 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Public Skating at Cosmo 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
NOTIFYNOW
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YXE Service Alerts
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Ruth Street closed between Jarvis and Louise avenues on Wednesday
November 9, 2021 - 8:00am
Ruth Street will be closed between Jarvis and Louise avenues on Wednesday, November 10, at 8:00 a.m. for connection repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Inland Steel secures deal in Marquis Industrial: Avenue P yards to close
November 8, 2021 - 3:30pm
Saskatoon Land and Inland Steel Products have reached an agreement on a parcel in the Marquis Industrial area which will lead to the relocation of the company’s current operations at Avenue P and 17th Street West.
“Reaching this land agreement with Saskatoon Land creates the opportunity for our company to build a new headquarters and state-of-art metal recycling facility in Saskatoon, where our family business was formed 55 years ago,” says Matt Ditlove, President of Inland Steel Products. “This investment demonstrates our company’s continued commitment to serving the people of Saskatoon and surrounding area, and to the creation of additional jobs for our community.”
The new expanded metal recycling facility on the Marquis lands will ensure a fast and stress-free experience for recycling scrap metal in Saskatoon, for both industrial vendors and individuals. Furthermore, the state-of-the-art processing equipment will increase the company’s ability to recycle more volume and continue to grow the company’s ability to service clients throughout Saskatchewan.
Mayor Charlie Clark says Inland’s decision demonstrates confidence in Saskatoon’s future, which is especially welcome as we come through the pandemic.
“This project is a big win-win for the community and for Inland Steel. It is a great commitment by Inland Steel to continue to grow this company and create good jobs right here in Saskatoon, as they expand their activities across the continent. Moving their activities from Avenue P to the North Industrial will also reduce heavy industrial activity close to the homes and schools in that area, which has been a long term goal for the city.”
The City had three parcels that total nearly 12.4 hectares (30.6 acres including a 10.7 ha or 26.4 acre industrial site) which had been held back from the market with the strategy that it would attract a heavy industrial buyer such as Inland Steel Products to foster expansion, relocation and job creation in the region.
“These parcels are shovel-ready,” says Frank Long, Director of Saskatoon Land. “All are fully serviced and immediately available for construction.”
The land deal will set in motion the opportunity to have the current Inland Steel site rezoned for light industrial uses.
“We’ve wanted to move away from heavy industrial uses in this area for many years,” says Director of Planning and Development, Lesley Anderson. “With Inland’s eventual departure, future land use on the site as a light industrial use will be a better fit with the surrounding residential neighbourhoods.”
Daily Road Report - November 9, 2021
November 8, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO MCKERCHER DR
(Sewer inspection)
Start: November 9, 8:00 a.m. End: November 9, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE B S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Billboard work)
Start: November 9, 9:00 a.m. End: November 9, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE W N TO CIRCLE DR W
(Traffic pole install)
Start: November 9, 10:30 a.m. End: November 9, 4:30 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water Main installation)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM LORNE AVE TO GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE
(Construction)
Start: November 8, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Roadwork)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
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