That according to Director of Construction and Design Matt Jurkiewicz who says this includes projects from the city’s $61 million investment to rehabilitate and preserve road, water and sewer infrastructure. Jurkiewicz says they were a little slow out of the gate with a 3 to 4 week pause during the outset of the pandemic but since then they’ve been able to put out a similarly sized construction program to what was originally intended.
Jurkiewicz provided updates on projects that have been completed or are ongoing:
- The replacement of aging water mains on 8th street. Work is on schedule and will wrap up in early fall. The project also includes sidewalk rehabilitation and road resurfacing. Other water main replacement projects are currently underway on Cumberland Avenue, Clarence Avenue, Avenue J North and Avenue C North.
- The second and final phase of the Side Buckwold Bridge Rehabilitation Project has reached the mid-way point and remains on track for completion in October. Once complete, it will have a wider walkway with taller barriers, improved drainage, and the bridge deck and ramps will be completely resurfaced.
- Road resurfacing on sections of College Drive, Taylor Street, and Boychuk Drive is complete. Crews are currently resurfacing on Circle Drive from the College Drive overpass to 14th Street. This work is being done at night to minimize impacts to motorists.
- The installation of a primary water main under Garvie Road that will service the Evergreen and Aspen Ridge neighbourhoods. This project wrapped up ahead of schedule and also included road resurfacing.
- The Taylor Street extension from Rosewood Gate North to Wess Road is expected to be complete and open to traffic in October.
- The installation of sewer trunks to service the Brighton neighbourhood. This two year project began in the spring and will be finished in 2021.
Jurkiewicz says it has been easy to physically distance on sites, and control measures and plans are in place for those who cannot. He explained the city will continue to proceed while monitoring provincial public health orders and the recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
For more information about 2020 project go to Saskatoon.ca/construction
