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Daily Road Report - June 19, 2024
June 18, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE D S
(Water main work)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(Electrical install)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 1:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB LANE & RIGHT TURNING LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(Electrical install)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCKERCHER DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Pole replacements)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 2:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Pole replacements)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 2:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB CURB LANES & RIGHT TURNING LANES CLOSED AT DIEFENBAKER DR
(Inspections)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 3:00 p.m.
LAURIER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CONFEDERATION DR
(Geotech)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB & WB MEDIAN AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD SERVICE RD TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary main repairs)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO 33RD ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 19, 7:00 p.m. End: June 21, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB LEFT TURN LANE & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 18, 7:00 p.m. End: June 19, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Paving)
Start: June 18, 7:00 p.m. End: June 19, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 8TH ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 18, 8:00 p.m. End: June 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM SALISBURY DR TO MADDEN AVE
(Manhole work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes.
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Gas main replacement)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.
11TH ST W EB LANE CLOSED FROM FAIRLIGHT DR TO CRESCENT BLVD
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
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, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
New Spadina Lift Station is complete and fully operating
June 18, 2024 - 2:00pm
A significant piece of Saskatoon infrastructure that would have required extensive modifications to continue operating has been replaced. Construction on a new Spadina Lift Station and force main, which moves approximately 60 per cent of Saskatoon’s wastewater from the sanitary sewer system to the H. McIvor Weir Waste Water Treatment Plant, has wrapped up and has been in service for about three months.
“The decision to construct a new lift station instead of modifying the existing one, which was built in the 1940s as a sewage disposal facility and repurposed as a lift station in the 1970s, made the most sense,” said Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water. “The risk in modifying the old structure would have been significant and not feasible, both from an operational perspective and from a capital expenditure perspective.”
Collaborative funding efforts from both federal and provincial governments highlighted the recognition of the project's importance and its impact on the community's well-being. The Government of Canada provided $7.2 million toward the Spadina Lift Station project under the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Saskatchewan provided close to $6 million. The City of Saskatoon invested $4.8 million to cover the remaining contribution.
“Reliable and sustainable water infrastructure contributes to the basics of a well-run city,” said the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “Today’s completion of the new Spadina Lift Station ensures better wastewater management and well-being for the community into the future.”
“Today, we celebrate the completion of a facility that will have a lasting impact on future generations,” said the Honourable Don McMorris, Minister of Government Relations. “As our cities continue to expand, it is important that critical infrastructure meet both current and future demands. Our government is committed to strengthening our communities through vital projects like this, ensuring a brighter future for all.”
“Saskatoon has experienced tremendous population and neighbourhood growth in recent decades,” said Mayor Charlie Clark. “This upgrade to the Spadina Lift Station is critical for ensuring we have the continued capacity to move the majority of Saskatoon’s wastewater safely and efficiently to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will benefit both today’s residents and future generations. Thanks to the Federal and Provincial Governments as funding partners in maintaining and modernizing this important infrastructure for our city.”
A second building on the same site was completed in 2016 and serves as a bypass lift station whenever needed. To learn more about the critical role Saskatoon’s 26 lift stations play in helping get wastewater to the treatment plant, visit saskatoon.ca/liftstations.
City celebrates completion of McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station
June 18, 2024 - 2:00pm
The City of Saskatoon is celebrating the completion of the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station. This milestone marks a significant achievement in ensuring a reliable supply of clean water to residents and businesses in the northeast part of the city. The facility has been in operation since March.
“As Saskatoon continues to grow, the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station is an important addition to our water management system,” said Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water. “With a capacity to store 43 million litres of treated water from the Water Treatment Plant, the reservoir ensures consistent water availability for Evergreen, Aspen Ridge and Willowgrove.”
The reservoir was approved for federal and provincial funding through the New Building Canada Fund. The project cost is $56,850,000 (Federal: $14,678,775; Provincial: $14,678,775; City: $27,492,450).
“Reliable and sustainable water infrastructure contributes to the basics of a well-run city,” said the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “The completion of the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station, with its capacity to store 43 million litres of treated water, will ensure consistent water availability and the continued well-being of residents in Evergreen, Aspen Ridge, and Willowgrove for years to come.”
“The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to join the City of Saskatoon in recognizing the completion of this important project,” said the Honourable Don McMorris, Minister of Government Relations. “Together, we are investing in infrastructure that builds and protects this province. We are proud to support projects that help Saskatchewan grow and meet the needs of current and future residents.”
“As the city continues to face accelerated population growth, it is essential that residents have access to clean and safe water,” said Mayor Charlie Clark. “Adding the City’s fourth reservoir and a new pump station will deliver treated water to Saskatoon’s east-side neighbourhoods, helping the City prepare for the increasing demand from residents and businesses. Thank you to both the Provincial and Federal Governments in helping to support this critical infrastructure and the future growth of Saskatoon.”
In addition to enhancing the City's water distribution capabilities, the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station is equipped with the most up-to-date pumping systems and controls. The water is stored in an underground concrete reservoir that is approximately six metres deep.
Saskatoon has three other reservoirs that help deliver water to nearby neighbourhoods: the 42nd Street Reservoir, the Avenue H Reservoir, and the Acadia Drive Reservoir. For more information about the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station, please visit saskatoon.ca/reservoir.
Daily Road Report - June 18, 2024
June 17, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO QUEBEC AVE
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT 36TH ST W
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO CLANCY DR
(Cable fault repair & pole installations)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N NB LANES CLOSED AT 30TH ST W
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 2:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
COLLEGE DR EB LEFT TURN LANE & WB SHOULDER CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 18, 7:00 p.m. End: June 19, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Paving)
Start: June 18, 7:00 p.m. End: June 19, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 8TH ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 18, 8:00 p.m. End: June 19, 6:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 17, 8:00 p.m. End: June 18, 6:00 a.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 12TH ST W TO 16TH ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM SALISBURY DR TO MADDEN AVE
(Manhole work)
Two-way will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Gas main replacement)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.
11TH ST W EB LANE CLOSED FROM FAIRLIGHT DR TO CRESCENT BLVD
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
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, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Join the 2024 Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation on June 21: Let’s walk and heal together
June 17, 2024 - 2:00pm
- 10:00 a.m. Gather in Victoria Park
- 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Reconciliation Walk along the river
- 11:30 -11:45 a.m. Walk ends in Victoria Park at Reconciliation Circle (near the Lions skate park)
Reconciliation Saskatoon invites everyone in the community to join the 2024 Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation on June 21 — National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Event Details:
Friday, June 21
10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Victoria Park
After the walk, the Saskatoon Indian Métis Friendship Centre will host a free lunch, a program and activities in the park.
This walk brings the community together to honour the truth of the Residential schools and those who survived them, as well as demonstrate our collective commitment to reconciliation.
“I had a dream of walking for Residential School Survivors that didn’t have a voice,” says Jamie Fiddler, Residential School Survivor. “This Rock Your Roots walk is a covenant of truth or ‘tāpwēwin’ and reconciliation or ‘miyo-wâhkôhtowin.’ As we are one family, we walk and heal together, going into the future.”
Participants of the walk are invited to “Rock Your Roots” by wearing orange or contemporary/cultural regalia, or carrying signs that celebrate their heritage. Knowledge Keepers will start the day with a ceremony. Residential School Survivors will be honoured by leading the walk. Along the route, an international cast of singers, dancers, and musicians will celebrate the diverse cultures of Saskatoon.
This year, organizers have several initiatives to reduce waste at the event through their Mother Earth team. They encourage participants to bring their own water bottle, waste free snacks, and throw compostables and recyclable items in the right bins.
Reconciliation Saskatoon recognizes the incredible support of Community Investors that make this walk possible. For the full list of supporters and all event details, visit: www.ReconciliationSaskatoon.com/rock-your-roots
Rock Your Roots is organized by Reconciliation Saskatoon, which is co-chaired by the City of Saskatoon. The intent of this event is to answer the TRC Calls to Action by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and continuing work towards an inclusive community. The walk has been an annual one in Saskatoon since 2016.