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 2 will begin in 2025.
The first phase of Contract 2 construction has begun and will include the following restrictions:
- Beginning June 16, the first phase of Contract 2 will begin. It includes a parking lane restriction north of 8th Avenue on Kent Street. This restriction is expected to remain in place for one week.
- Beginning June 20, Phase Two will commence. For this phase, Kent Street will be closed from the 8th Avenue intersection to the park entrance. It will last until the end of August. See an illustration of Phase Two below.
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 2
Contract 2 includes the installation of the large diameter pipe from A.E. Wilson Park, starting near Wascana Creek and continuing south through Kent Street, crossing Dewdney Avenue and into the Government of Canada Lands.
The City has also coordinated other underground and surface upgrades around Kent Street to help avoid future, disruptive construction. The majority of the additional work is expected to be completed in 2025, with landscaping and surface restoration work expected to be finished in 2026. It includes installing new pipes to replace watermains, replacing storm drains and upgrading the streetscape with new pavement, curbs and gutters.
SaskPower will also be modifying electrical infrastructure in the back alley north of 8th Avenue to allow for sewer installation. This will require a short disruption of alley access while new poles and electrical lines are being installed. The contractor will coordinate with SaskPower to maintain safe access to homes during this work.
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 2: approximately $17 million.
Total investment for Contracts 1 to 5: approximately $100 million.
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