Sarah Mills: Saskatchewan's throne speech a blueprint for... what?
The Government of Saskatchewan has laid out its legislative plans for the year ahead, but Sarah Mills says families meas...
While a drainage repair project that impacted a corner of Regina’s Wascana Park is nearly finished, the park won’t be looking like its old self until 2027.
This week, crews removed the pumps temporarily installed at a large pit near Speaker’s Corner. In a statement, the city says the pumps are no longer needed because the new stormwater pipes can handle the flows.
Read more:
- City of Regina seeks public feedback on construction
- Flesh-eating beetles rival zombies for Halloween at Sask. museum
- Third person charged with murder in death of Regina woman
“This represents a major milestone for the project and reflects the significant progress that has been made in restoring critical drainage infrastructure in the area,” it said.
The pit and pumps were installed after a major stormwater pipe collapsed along the Albert Street Bridge in 2023. Construction this year to install a permanent fix affected a couple of areas in Wascana.
Restoring the park won’t happen until next year. The city said the walking paths that were dug up will be rebuilt, and at least two trees will be planted for each one that was removed during construction.
Farther east, Ramsey Drive will be reconnected to Hamilton Street.
And on the other side of Albert Street, 19th Avenue and Angus Boulevard won’t be fully repaved until warmer weather returns in 2027.
Read more:
