Capital Projects

Marquis Road Widening & Storm Main Upgrade Project – Summer 2025

Project Details

The widening of Marquis Road between Central Avenue and 4^th Avenue East will help with current traffic volumes as well as accommodate anticipated traffic volume increases due to the Lake Country Leisure Center and the ongoing development in the City’s Yard District. The widening will enhance the existing 2-lane undivided arterial road to a 4-lane divided roadway, complete with curb and gutter.

In conjunction with the widening project the City Water & Sewer crew will be completing a storm main upgrade on the North side of Marquis Road between Central Avenue and South Industrial Drive. This upgrade is set to improve the hydraulic capacity of the storm system to adequately handle surface runoff during storm events. This crew will also be installing 100 meters of insulated Sanitary Main along 4th Avenue East to reduce freezing and the potential of Sanitary Sewer backups in the area. The City Traffic Signals Crew will be completing a Traffic Signal upgrade at the intersection of 4th Avenue East and Marquis Road. The signal improvements along with smoother, designed curves aim to reduce collisions throughout the corridor.

Project Timeline

• The Project Start Date has been postponed to Monday, May 26th, 2025.
• Anticipated End Date - August, 2025 (weather pending)

Project Updates

• Marquis Road & 4th Avenue East intersection re-opened to traffic July 8, 2025.

Project Description
This project will begin with Storm Main installation in the intersection of Marquis Road and South Industrial Drive (East Leg). Storm Main installation will progressively move west throughout the Construction Season. Road Construction will follow the storm main installation to ensure that no more than one intersection (Central Avenue, 4th Avenue East, South Industrial Drive) along Marquis Road will be closed at the same time during this project.

Communication

1. Pre-Notice of Construction to Businesses

2. Notice of Construction - Marquis Road Widening

In 2024, the City of Prince Albert Water & Sewer Crews installed Water, Storm and Sanitary Mains along 25th Street West from 7th - 10th Avenue. In 2025, the Roadway will be constructed along with Curb, Gutter and a sidewalk for pedestrians. Following road construction, SaskPower will be installing streetlights to improve safety for residents along the road segment.

Project Timeline

• Start Date (Underground Infrastructure) - September 2024
• End Date (Underground Infrastructure) - November 2024
• Anticipated Start Date (Road Building) - June 2025
• Anticipated End Date (Road Building) - July 2025 (weather pending)

The City of Prince Albert is set to begin the repaving of 2nd Avenue West on Monday, May 27, 2024. This project, covering the stretch from Marquis Road to 28th Street West, is an essential upgrade to one of the city's main arterial roadways. The repaving is expected to be the most disruptive roadwork for motorists this summer as 2nd Avenue West serves as the primary north-south route for residents and visitors travelling through Prince Albert to the lakes.

Project Schedule and Traffic Accommodation:

The repaving will be executed in two phases with specific traffic management plans to minimize disruption:

Phase 1: 2nd Avenue West from Marquis Road to 32nd Street West (COMPLETED)
Dates: May 27 to June 11, weather permitting

• Scope of Work: Full-width milling and paving of the road.
• Traffic Management: Two-way traffic will be maintained on 2nd Avenue West.
• Business Access: Businesses will not have direct access to 2nd Avenue during paving operations.

Phase 2: 2nd Avenue West from 32nd Street to 28th Street West (IN PROGRESS)
Dates: June 12 to June 26, weather permitting

• Scope of Work: Full-width milling and paving of the road.
• Traffic Management: Two-way traffic will be maintained on 2nd Avenue West.
• Business Access: Businesses will not have direct access to 2nd Avenue during paving operations. 

Important Information for Businesses and Motorists:

• Alternative Access for Businesses: Businesses affected by the repaving are encouraged to coordinate with neighboring businesses to allow patrons to use adjoining parking lots to reach their destinations.
• Avoid Driving on Freshly Paved Surfaces: Driving on freshly oiled asphalt can damage your vehicle and degrade the quality of the new road surface. Please refrain from driving on freshly paved areas.
• Road Closure Updates: Notices will be issued before moving to a new work zone. For the latest information on current work zones, please visit www.citypa.ca/roadclosures.

This project is being funded 70% through the Saskatchewan Ministry Urban Highway Connector Program and 30 % through the annual Capital Paving Program.

Progress continues on the development of the new recreation centre. 

The Senior Residence Sidewalk Replacement Program is a priority list of sidewalks that are around senior residences that would benefit the most from a sidewalk replacement

Total Cost:  $46 500

Scope of work: Replacing 46 Panels.

• 230-8^th Street East,
• 190 26 Street East,
• 701 McIntosh Dr,
• 1827 1^st Ave West

Each year streets are identified to be repaved and underground utilities replaced. 

Please see the Paving and Utility Replacement Program page for a complete list of streets identified for 2024. 

The City of Prince Albert Public Works Department would like to advise businesses that the utility and roadwork on 12th Street West from 1st to 2nd Avenue will begin next week. The work includes the installation of a new water and storm sewer main and repaving of the roadway.

1. Project timeline: June 5th – July 17th, weather permitting.

2. Impacted Areas: The construction work will be in the orange zone attached. You are receiving this letter because your business is within the construction zone or within a 30 meter radius.

3. Utility Services: The City is not anticipating any water or sewer service interruptions during the construction project.

4. Limited Driveway and on-street parking access:

• There is no street parking in the orange or 30 meters of the zone in all neighbouring

avenues while the construction is occurring on your block. Please watch for signage.

1. What can I do to prepare? Arrange for an alternate access for the duration of the project.

2. Freshly Oiled Asphalt can pick up on your vehicle and diminish the quality of the paved surface. It is very important that you do not drive on a freshly paved surfaces.

3. Landscaping and Trees: No trees are anticipated to be removed as part of this project. If your landscaping is impacted, your property will be added to the boulevard list to be scheduled for repair. At that time, further communication will be issued for care and maintenance of the landscaping.

If you require further information with respect to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Public Works at (306) 953-4900. 

Little Red River Park

The recommendations on the additional amenities and improvements align with recommendations from the Little Red River Masterplan funded by the City.

Total Cost:  $146 800

Scope of work: Parking and Parking Lot Lighting Improvements

Over 100 parking stalls will be added at Little Red at the following locations:

• Toboggan Hill 
• Existing large parking lot south of Cosmo Lodge 
• Cosmo Lodge parking 

Parking Lot Lighting improvements - $70,000

Latest Updates:

• July 31, 2023: Open to the public. Read the full media release here. 
• Wed May 25, 2022: Canadian Recreation Solutions contractor is on-site and will be working the next 2-3 days organizing the work site while the numerous amounts of play equipment for install get moved to the location.
• Tues May 24, 2022: Ground Breaking at Little Red River Park Media Release

The two cells for general municipal solid waste at the landfill, 1A and 2A, are reaching capacity. In 2021, work will be completed to expand Cell 1B and retrofit Cell 1A, 2A and 1B. This work will generate an estimated 20 years of waste capacity at the current 5 year average of 80,746 tonnes per year. 

The survey data has determined that approximately 60,400 cubic meters of airspace was consumed over a year from 2019 to 2020. The expanded Cell 1B will be built to handle hydrocarbon and municipal solid waste. The projected budget for the landfill cell expansion is $6.33 million.

The work at the landfill is expected to be complete by the fall of 2021.

What can be expected:

In 2021, cell 1B will The 2021 project scope will include earthwork, clay liner, HDPE liner, drainage aggregate and leachate collection system.

Disruptions:

The work at the landfill is not expected to have any impact on landfill operations. 

This video is courtesy of PCL Construction.

Photo Courtesy of PCL Construction

View Drone Footage of Project Construction

The Raw Water Pump House, across from the Water Treatment Plant along the riverbank, is responsible for pumping raw water from the North Saskatchewan River to the water treatment plant for treatment, storage, and distribution. The facility itself was constructed in a number of phases, with the oldest portions of the facility dating back to 1920. The Low Lift Pump House consists of an intake, wet wells, pumps, a rudimentary screening structure, a boiler system for seasonally clearing ice and a potassium permanganate dosing system.

Due to the age of the facility and the multiple structures and foundations of varying ages and deteriorating condition, a new Raw Water Pump House will be built to replace the existing facility in 2021.

The project includes the construction of the new Pump House. This five-story building is 2.3 meters below the river level and once complete, 16,000 to 18000 cubic meters of water a day will flow through it. Using secant pile walls, the footprint of the construction zone is kept to a minimum, protecting the riverbank, ensuring that the existing pumping facility remains in operation until the new Pump House is constructed, controls water infiltration to the worksite and ensures a safe work area. The total estimated project cost is $18.9 million.

There are many benefits to the new facility.

• The new design will protect the ecosystem of the river through a screening and monitoring process that removes debris and diverts fish and other aquatic species back into the river safely.
• More pumping efficiency and energy savings. The facility runs 24/hrs a day 7 days a week.
• Two independent screening systems in the facility to create redundancy if one side goes down, the other will continue.
• Remove sand and sediment to make for easier cleaning and maintenance.

Pleaseread more on the construction details on the PLC Construction website.

Timeline:

Construction on-site at the facility began in the fall of 2020 and will continue throughout 2021. It is expected that the pump house will be operational by the Summer of 2022.

Location:

The construction of the facility will be across from the Water Treatment Plant on River Street West between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue.

What Can be Expected:

The existing Raw Water Pump House will stay in operation until the new facility is complete. It will be constructed West of the existing location and will include:

• Construction of an approximate building size of 12.8m x 27.4m.
• The new pumping facility will have a below grade structure beneath the building footprint of an approximate size of 12.8m x 27.4m. The below grade structure and foundations will extend to an approximate depth of 15.8 meters below ground surface.
• Fish screen system involving travelling screen for fish and debris management complete with a fish return system.
• Fish pump in the prescreening chamber.
• Sand management including sand settling bay and sand pumping system.
• Frazil ice management system including heater water to pre-screening chamber and travelling screens.
• Pump room including 3 raw water pumps with an ultimate pumping capacity of 418 l/s.
• Electrical, mechanical, civil and process works within and around the new pumping facility to provide raw water pumping to the City of Prince Albert water treatment plant.
• Civil and landscape work related to the project works;
• Demolition of existing Raw Water Pump House and utility tunnel.
• Disruptions:

• The area under construction is largely unpopulated. Some residents in the area may notice additional construction activity anda section of the Rotary Trail will be detoured for the duration of the project.

Under the federal Canada Community-Building Fund program (CCBF) – previously known as the federal Gas Tax Fund program – the Government of Canada contributed $10.25 million toward the City of Prince Albert’s Raw Water Pump House project. Prince Albert funded the remainder of the infrastructure project. In Saskatchewan, the CCBF is administered by the provincial government.

Completed: August 2022

James Isbister Park News Release September 13, 2022

Macarthur Drive, West Flat

Total Cost of improvements:  $300 000

Partnerships:

• City of Prince Albert $100 000
• Malcolm Jenkins Family Foundation: $200 000

Scope of work: James Isbister has been highlighted in the State of the Playgrounds report update in 2021 as a playground/park requiring immediate updating and refurbishment.  The site currently houses a single 25 plus year old play structure to be removed and a partially finished basketball court with old worn equipment. 

Improvements:

• Conversion of this space to a portable skate park location for Spring and Summer
• Lighting/security cameras are required to make space usable.

Time frame:  June 2022 and look for a completion date of mid-July – weather always plays a factor.  Firm dates will be confirmed in 2022 prior to start of construction season. 

 

Completed: August 2022

Crescent Heights Spray Park News Release September 15, 2022

Total Cost:  $320 000

Partnerships:

• City of Prince Albert $120 000
• Malcolm Jenkins Family Foundation: $200 000

Scope of work: The proposed spray park will replace the paddling pool at this location and will serve as another positive addition to the recreation amenities and programs provided thru out the City. 

Time frame: June 2022 and look for a completion date of end of July or sooner.

Address:2014 Dunn Drive

Total Cost of improvements:  $160 000

Partnerships:

• Carlton Community Club - $30,000
• City of Prince Albert - $130,000

Scope of work: Convert a hockey rink over to a basketball court and pickle ball court for the summer months in lieu of a playground.

Improvements:

• Paving of the rink
• Installation of Basketball court
• Installation of Pickle Ball court.

Completed in the fall of 2022.

The outdoor gym area would be one of the final phases of the Alfred Jenkins field house. It would be located at the South East side of the facility and would include a variety of outdoor fitness components within the 6100 sq ft of project space. Construction begins June 1, 2021 and is scheduled to be completed end of Fall 2021

Party City News Release

AC Howard Park was prioritized for replacement in the City's State of the Playgrounds report which is a comprehensive inventory and analysis of the City’s 29 playgrounds. Completed by the Parks division it provides a condition report on each play structure identifying recent improvements and setting a priority rating for replacement.

The replacement of the playground structure at AC Howard park provides the neighbourhood with an innovative modern playground mixed with natural play components within the play spaces. Construction began mid-June, 2021 and was complete in mid-July 2021.

Roadway reconstruction on 15th Street East from 1st to 6th Avenue East is now complete. 

What can be expected:

The project scope included:

1. Street widening to include a 3rd lane in both directions of travel.
2. Construction of new curbs and gutters.
3. Milling and Repaving.
4. Partial reconstruction of business accesses on to 15 Street.
5. New Signalized Intersection at 4th Avenue East. Installation of medians.
6. Reconfiguration of Intersection at 5th Avenue East. Installation of medians.
7. Crown Utility Upgrades in both boulevard spaces.

Timeline:

The project started June 7, 2021and was opened in Mid-September.