The Southwest Sewer System Upgrade is a multi-year construction project starting in June 2024 which will expand the City’s sewer network.
It includes constructing a 4.5 km long large-diameter sewer line. This project supports community vibrancy by mitigating our risk for bypass events during heavy rainfall, reducing basement flooding and accommodating future growth.
The Southwest Sewer Upgrade Project has been divided into five (5) construction contracts, the first of which is scheduled for 2024. Contract 1 construction will primarily take place in A.E. Wilson Park from McCarthy Boulevard Pumping Station (MBPS) to Wascana Creek.
Project Outcomes
The Southwest Sewer Upgrade Project (Contract 1 to Contract 5) involves the construction of approximately 4.5 km of large-diameter sewer pipeline. The benefits of this project include:
- Preparing for growth to welcome new residents and opportunities.
- Reducing raw sewage bypasses to the environment.
- Reducing basement flooding incidents.
- Accommodating future population growth.
Contract 1 involves the construction of approximately 650 m of large-diameter sewer pipeline and several concrete chambers. The benefits of Contract 1 include:
- Providing additional storage in the City’s wastewater collection system.
- Providing wastewater collection system overflow capacity.
- Setting the pace and establishing a solid foundation for subsequent contracts.
Temporary Restrictions
- Starting October 1, 2024 , the access road to Rick Hansen Optimist Playground will be closed to facilitate construction. A limited number of parking stalls on the east side of the parking lot will remain open during this time. Park users are asked to use the sidewalk along McCarthy and access the AE Wilson multi-use pathway at Wascana Creek (see attached map).
- The Rick Hansen Optimist Playground is closed starting October 1 to facilitate resurfacing of the playground area and to keep park users safe during construction. The playground and access road to the park/playground are scheduled to re-open in one month.
- The Rick Hansen Optimist Playground washrooms are closed for the season.
We thank you for your patience and kindly ask that you use caution near the construction site.
Construction Location and Timeline
2024-2025 (Contract 1): McCarthy Boulevard Pumping Station, A.E. Wilson Park, Rick Hansen playground parking lot, and McCarthy Boulevard
2025-2026 (Contract 2): Wascana Creek, Kent Street, Dewdney Avenue and Government of Canada Land
2026-2027 (Contract 3): Government of Canada Land, Royal Regina Golf Club, Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway and 13th Avenue (using trenchless technology)
2027-2028 (Contract 4): Rambler Park
2028-2029 (Contract 5): Sandra Schmirler Way, Lewvan Drive, Former Craig Golf Course and Regina Avenue
Investment
The Southwest Sewer Upgrade Project - Contract 1: approximately $13 million.
Total investment for Contracts 1 to 5: approximately $100 million.
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