The City of Fort Saskatchewan provided updates on a variety of construction projects in the community.
This included a small update on the status of the pedestrian bridge being built underneath the new Highway 15 bridge.
"Work is complete on the portion of Hwy 15 within the City of Fort Saskatchewan limits except for the trails under the new bridge. Paving of the trails will occur in the Spring of 2023. Trail Closures will be in effect over the winter," the city said on its website.
They are also hoping that work in the Fort Centre Park area will be complete by the end of the month. If that isn't the case, any remaining work will be completed next Spring.
The Greenfield Way traffic calming project is continuing work at Greenfield Link and Dillingham Ave. They are raising the crosswalks and installing flashing crosswalk lights. Line painting will be completed in the Spring.
Work on modernizing the JRC is also underway, albeit in its early stages. An architect and construction manager have been selected for the project; design concepts are currently being drafted.
A contractor has also mobilized the site of the new Southfort Meadows Park and the concrete pad for the proposed outdoor rink has been poured. Residents shouldn't expect the rink to be operational until next winter.
The Range Road 224 culvert replacement project now has a contractor. The culvert crosses the road at the Yorkville Ditch. The area from Sienna Boulevard and Township Road 542 will be closed during construction.
The city also provided updates on the following neighbourhood rehabilitation projects:
103 Street:
- Replacement of water, sewer, and road infrastructure from 99 Ave to 98 Ave.
- Paving is complete and the road has opened.
- Landscaping on the boulevard is done and trees will be planted in the Spring.
104 Street:
- Replacement of water, sewer, and road infrastructure from 99 Ave. to 100 Ave.
- Design work has been finished.
- Work is expected to start in the Spring.
108 Street:
- Replacement of water, sewer, and road infrastructure from 101 Ave to the end of 108 Street.
- 102 Ave is paved and open.
- Boulevards along 102 Ave will have topsoil placed in them. Sod will be placed in the Spring.
Lowe Ave:
- Replacement of water, sewer, and road infrastructure from Elizabeth Drive to Jubilee Drive.
- Sidewalks on the south side of the are complete. Work to install sidewalks on the north side are ongoing. Concrete aprons will be installed after the sidewalks are complete.
- The road is open.