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An important milestone in the journey to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District will be discussed at the August 14^th Governance and Priorities Committee of Saskatoon City Council. The Committee will be discussing a private partner agreement framework for operating the new venues, which is a critical element intended to advance the Downtown Event and Entertainment District.

“We looked for a partner with the necessary experience and credentials that will not only fund and run a successful operation, but also values and understands the importance of social responsibility and leadership in our community,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services, Transportation and Construction. “The fact that we attracted the interest of a world-class expert in facility management reaffirms the potential and excitement that exists for a Downtown Event and Entertainment District in Saskatoon.”

The report sets out an agreement framework for a private operating partnership with OVG360, one of the world’s leading full-service facility management teams with over 300 client-partners that span arenas, stadiums, convention centres and performing arts centres globally. Between an initial upfront capital contribution and annual revenues to the City through an operating partnership with OVG360, the City projects $170 million in net cash flow over a 25-year agreement.  The agreement will also address important community benefits including maximizing economic opportunities for traditionally marginalized groups, employment that will work with existing employees and unions, and benefits for community non-profit events.

“We are thrilled to announce this long-term operating partnership with OVG360. With OVG360's extensive experience in managing premier facilities across North America, we are confident that their innovative approach will bring substantial financial benefits to our city which will help support the funding strategy for the new venues. Between this partnership and construction of these venues, we anticipate a significant elevation in the quality and variety of events coming to Saskatoon, attracting world-class entertainment, conventions, and cultural activities. This will not only enhance the vibrancy of our community but also drive economic growth and provide memorable experiences for our residents and visitors,” says Willems.

For more information on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District please visit saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only. 

NEW

AVE H N NB & SB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 23RD ST W
(watermain work)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 4:30 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(watermain work)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO BALTZAN BLVD
(construction)
Start: August 8, 8:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

CIRCLE DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KOLYNCHUK CRES TO VIC BLVD
(road resurfacing)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 9, 6:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(construction)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 6:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO KOLYNCHUK CRT
(road resurfacing)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

MILLAR AVE NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 43RD ST E
(sewer main installation)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 8, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CLOSED, EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED, NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(streetscaping)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 4:30 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(water main work)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 6:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED / SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(concrete work)
Start: August 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(watermain work)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(watermain work)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

11TH ST W EB CLOSED FAIRLIGHT DR FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(infrastructure improvements )
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(service installations)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE E S
(watermain work)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 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.

Avenue H will be closed between 22nd and 23rd streets starting Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days 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 are 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.

The 7th Avenue North intersection at Balmoral Street will be closed starting Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 a.m. for water main replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one month 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 are 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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 17TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.

BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO PAYNE BEND
(Water tie-in)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 7:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main work)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Underground maintenance)
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 12:00 p.m.

22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Storm main repair)
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 1:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 1:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MARQUIS DR W
(Pole replacement)
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 3:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MIYO-WAHKOHTOWIN RD TO MILTON ST
(Stump grinding)
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE J S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 3:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM FAIRMONT DR TO FAIRLIGHT CRES
(Underground maintenance)
Start: August 7, 1:00 p.m. End: August 7, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Construction)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 6:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO KOLYNCHUK CRT
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 11 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM DELARONDE CRES TO VIC BLVD
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 6, 7:00 p.m. End: August 7, 6:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 6, 8:00 p.m. End: August 7, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Water main work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes.
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.

AVE P N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Construction)
Start: August 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 43RD ST E
(Inspections)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 8, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED; EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED, NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 4:30 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM FAIRLIGHT DR FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure Improvements )
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service installations)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 5:00 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.