Undergrounds Pipes and Asphalt Replacement work for 2020 is not even finished construction yet, but already North Battleford City Hall is looking ahead to projects in 2021.
At their council meeting Monday, City Planner Ryan Mackrell outlined to councillors the plans for 2021, with one major UPAR project identified.
The UPAR project seen as the highest priority is work on seven consecutive blocks from 900 - 1500 on 102nd Street, running from Railway Avenue to the 16th Ave. intersection.
This would address 16 lead service connections, replace three blocks of mains that are over 100 years old (going back to 1912), as well as two blocks of mains from the 1940s and ‘50s. Sidewalks and pavement would be replaced as well, and Mackrell adds the work is badly needed.
“The sidewalks and roads on that block are some of the worst in the city,” Mackrell said.
The preliminary estimate is about $3 million. Mackrell said there is also a chance for a second project to go in 2021 if pricing and estimates come in favourably.
That project, should it go ahead, is Battleford Road which is identified to has “some major failing sections of pavement, with sewer and water infrastructure that is approaching 60 years old,” according to a city memo.
On Monday, council gave its approval to administration to start surveying and preparing the design work for the 102nd Street project, so that it will be ready to go for tender. The ultimate decision to proceed with the UPAR projects will be made during budget deliberations that are expected to happen later this year.
