NORTH BATTLEFORD — With summer just around the corner, the City of North Battleford is set to undertake Underground Pipe and Asphalt Replacement projects on 98th Street and 12th Avenue, tentatively scheduled to begin in the coming weeks and months.
The 12th Avenue project is tentatively scheduled for construction from June 5 to 30, while the 98th Street upgrades are considered major and will take place from the 1100 block to the 15th Avenue intersection, tentatively scheduled between June 19 and Sept. 8.
City administration will host a 2023 UPAR information session at the North Battleford Public Library on Wednesday, June 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and a block-by-block schedule has been provided to residents in the neighbourhood and is posted on the city’s website.
"The City of North Battleford understands that lengthy construction projects, though necessary, can cause frustration, particularly for property owners in the areas undergoing improvements. The city thanks the public for its patience and cooperation and encourages community members to reach out with any questions or concerns," says the city in a June 2 press release.
Upgrades to 98th Street will include:
- Water main replacement
- Sanitary sewer main replacement
- Water and sanitary sewer services replacement
- Storm sewer upgrades
- Concrete replacement as required, including curbs, gutters, accessible crossings at corners, lane accesses, sideway and driveway accesses on public property
- Tree planting
- Restoration of grass in boulevards
"If residents or property owners have not received communication from the City regarding the UPAR upgrades in their area, they are encouraged to call or text 306-441-0359 immediately to establish if or how this work may impact them," says the city.
All project details are available on the city’s dedicated UPAR webpage, including a project timeline which will be updated as work progresses.
