The Southwest Sewer System Upgrade is a multi-year construction project that will expand the City’s wastewater network. It includes constructing a 4.5 km long large-diameter sewer line. This project will help prevent sewer backups in Southwest Regina and reduce wastewater bypass events during rainfalls. Contract 3 began in October 2026.
Project Update – October 16, 2026
There are currently no traffic restrictions.
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:
- Reducing basement flooding incidents.
- Preparing for future population growth and new opportunities.
- Reducing raw sewage bypass into the environment.
Contract 1: McCarthy Boulevard Pumping Station to A.E. Wilson Park
- Scope: Installation of approximately 600 meters of large-diameter pipe from the City’s McCarthy Boulevard Pumping Station to A.E. Wilson Park (ending just south of the Rick Hansen Playground parking lot).
- Status: Completed in early 2025.
Contract 2: A.E. Wilson Park to Government of Canada Lands
- Scope: Installation of approximately 800 meters of large-diameter pipe from A.E. Wilson Park (starting near Wascana Creek), continuing south through Kent Street, crossing Dewdney Avenue and into the Government of Canada lands.
- Status: Pipe installation was completed in 2026.
- Additional Feature: The City is capitalizing on this project to construct a new skate trail in A.E. Wilson Park, north of Wascana Creek.
Contract 3: Government of Canada Lands to Rambler Park
- Scope: Installation of 1.1 kilometers of large-diameter pipes from the Government of Canada lands, continuing south through the Royal Regina Golf Club and into the northwest corner of Rambler Park by microtunnelling trenchless technology.
- Timeline: Anticipated to start in late September 2026 and complete in fall 2027
- Traffic & Utility Impacts:
- A temporary waterline will be installed across Dewdney Avenue in early October 2026 to supply water to the project.
- Localized traffic restrictions are expected on Dewdney Avenue for approximately one week during this setup.
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