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Construction, the Capital Pointe hole and tailgating before events were some of the topics Regina Mayor Michael Fougere discussed while on the 980 CJME Greg Morgan Morning Show on Tuesday.
Ontario is looking at legalizing tailgating at events, which would allow people to bring their own booze, food and barbecues much like our neighbours to the south do.
Fougere said he would like to see that sort of thing make its way to Saskatchewan.
“It happens at a lot of sporting events around North America and it’s a festival. It’s not just the game, it’s a greater celebration and I think it’s a good idea,” Fougere said.
He said it would be up to the province and the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority to change the laws surrounding booze to make tailgating a reality.
More residential roadwork in 2019
With the snow melting and winter in the rearview mirror, construction season is set to get into full swing in the Queen City.
Fougere said Regina residents can expect to see a lot of residential roadwork.
“Probably more than last year, I hope, and that will cause some delays but it will make our streets smoother and better,” Fougere said.
While it’s too early to tell what the major project will be, the city is planning on beginning work on the Winnipeg Street overpass, which comes with a price tag of more than $30 million.
Capital Pointe hole backfill
It’s not just roadwork that the city will be focusing on this summer.
Jokingly described on the morning show as “the biggest pothole in the city,” work will begin on backfilling the Capital Pointe hole this spring.
Fougere said the hope is that work can begin during the spring. It will be up to the contractor during the tendering process to describe where they would get the dirt in order to complete the project.
Costs for the project will be put onto the bill for the owner of the property.
“If there’s any litigation happening about this one and there’s a transfer of ownership, we are the first one to be paid,” Fougere said.
