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
- The Rick Hansen Optimist Playground, adjacent pathways and most of the parking lot off McCarthy Boulevard and Brunskill Place will remain closed into November to maintain a safe construction site. Most of the pipe installation will be completed by early November with commissioning and landscaping to be completed in 2025. Work has commenced on the large concrete chamber at the McCarthy Boulevard Pumping Station, with completion anticipated in early 2025.
- Work on the next phase of this project is expected to commence in 2025 and will be located in AE Wilson Park starting near Wascana Creek and moving south through Kent Street crossing Dewdney Avenue.
- 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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