City Manager Lonnie Kaal presented the now regular Public Awareness Report at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council.
The items presented were;
Broadway Street East (Highway 10 East) Construction
Following a long summer construction season I鈥檓 happy to report that the Broadway Street East (Highway 10 east) project has been completed. This is the first concrete road resurfacing project in the city and we expect the new roadway will last between 30 and 50 years compared to between 10 to 15 years for asphalt. Given the tender costs were marginally different between asphalt and concrete, we felt concrete was excellent value for the money invested. The cost of this project was $2,550,000.00, including $1.9 Million in funding from the provincial Ministry of Highways and Transportation Urban Connector Program.
Dracup Avenue North Construction
Upgrades to Dracup Avenue North infrastructure are complete, and base work prior to concrete resurfacing is underway. Access to the Trades and Technology Centre continues to be from York Road only. The Dracup Avenue/Darlington Street intersection has been temporarily paved to eliminate the rough surface until the roundabout can be constructed next year.
Water Main Flushing
The City began flushing water mains on the city鈥檚 west side Sunday evening, October 18. Flushing is required to remove accumulated rust and sediment, and crews will be working every evening from 8:00 P.M. through 6:00 A.M. daily until completed. The flushing process will move from the west to the east side of the city and should be completed this week.
Fall Street Sweeping
Fall Street Sweeping took place last week and is now complete for this year.
Winter Overnight Parking Enforcement
Keeping major streets clear of vehicles will enable City crews to clear the snow in an efficient and cost effective manner. This winter, vehicles on arterial streets posted with the signs 鈥淣o Parking 3 AM 鈥� 7 AM鈥� will be ticketed and subject to towing and impoundment at the owner鈥檚 expense. The ban will be in effect between Nov. 1, and April 1.
