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New crossing likely at 33rd Street
New crossing likely at 33rd Street
Aerial photo of the train bridge and weir crossing the South Saskatchewan in 2014. The city is examining a bridge crossing at 33rd Street from Queen Street to Preston Avenue
Photograph by: Greg Pender , The StarPhoenix
A new core bridge in Saskatoon will likely connect 33rd Street to Preston Avenue.
The city’s latest round of public consultations on how Saskatoon should develop as its population expands presents the 33rd Street crossing as the only long-term option.
The city had previously proposed a bridge south of the University Bridge that would connect 24th Street to College Drive, but that option has since been abandoned.
Alan Wallace, the city’s director of planning and development, said a bridge at 33rd Street will have “a tremendous impact city wide, a positive impact” and was the “leading” option after two earlier rounds of public consultation.
A timeline for building and completion of the bridge – which would need to be approved by council before construction begins – remains vague.
“It’s not going to be open anytime real soon,” Wallace said. “It’s going to be anytime between 2018 and 2045.”
If built, the bridge is expected to take traffic pressure off Circle Drive Bridge and University Bridge, he said.
A 33rd-Street extension to a new bridge would traverse University of Saskatchewan land. Wallace said the city has been in conversation with the institution about placement of the bridge.
“We’ve got positive feedback, they like the idea of opening up their land with a bridge,” Wallace said.
He said the city would need to purchase some land from the university for the project, but said it was too early to say what kind of negotiations would take place. Michael Murphy, president of the City Park Community Association, said the new bridge was a contentious issue at the organization’s latest meeting Thursday.
“It’s fair to say there were diverse views on it,” he said.
The group did not settle on an official position, but some neighbourhood residents plan to voice their opinions at upcoming city meetings, he said.
Murphy recognized the need for more traffic flow options in Saskatoon.
“We are going to need more bridges as a growing city,” he said.
There were concerns about whether 33rd Street would be able to handle the increase in traffic. Some residents at the meeting also expressed the view that the money for a bridge could be better put to use elsewhere.
“A couple people suggested it would be better for the city to spend the money on transit,” he said.
The University of Saskatchewan could not be reached for comment Friday.
A 33rd-Street extension and bridge would have huge impacts on the people and businesses along 33rd Street. A spokesperson for the new 33rd Street Business Improvement District said its members have not formulated a stance on the proposed new bridge.
The city is holding two public events Tuesday to give information and gather input on its plans for growth. Events run at TCU Place from noon to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at Louis’ Loft from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. – with files by Sean Trembath
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Family Day Monday – What’s Open and What’s Not…
Monday Holiday – what’s open and what’s not…
The following are the hours of civic services and facilities for Family Day on Monday, February 16, 2015:
City Hall will be closed.
Parking meters will not require payment. Motorists are required to move their vehicles within the time period shown on parking meters, allowing for a constant turnover of parking availability.
Municipal Impound Lot will not be releasing vehicles to the public.
Saskatoon Landfill will be open with regular winter hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Garbage and Recycling will take place as scheduled.
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed.
Mendel Art Gallery and Saskatoon Civic Conservatory will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is free.
TRANSIT SERVICES
Saskatoon Transit will operate with regular Sunday/Holiday Service.
Access Transit will operate with regular Holiday Service from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures. Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed.
Transit Customer Service phone lines will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
RECREATION & SPORT
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: Regular hours of operation.
Indoor Arenas:
ACT Arena: Parent & Tot skating cancelled. Bonus public skating from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cosmo Arena: Parent & Tot skating cancelled. Free Family Day Skate event from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval: Regular hours of operation. Free Family Day Skate event from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Leisure Centres
Cosmo Civic Centre: CLOSED. Special Event: Free Family Day Activities from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Cosmo Gym. Everyone welcome.
Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track (in the SaskTel Sports Centre): CLOSED
Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.
Lakewood Civic Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Leisure pool closed for maintenance (February 14 to 20, 2015)
All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.
Lawson Civic Centre: Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.
Saskatoon Field House: Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.
Holiday Fitness Class 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Shaw Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.
For modified Lane, Public and Parent & Tot Swim times, please visit Drop-in Online at www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline. For more information on operating hours and programs, please contact the Leisure Centres or facilities.
For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.
Saskatoon Growth Plan Public Meeting
Have your say!
RESIDENTS INVITED TO HAVE THEIR SAY IN SASKATOON’S FUTURE; GROWTH PLAN PUBLIC EVENTS PLANNED FOR MARCH 3 AND MARCH 10, 2015
The City of Saskatoon invites residents to attend one of three important public engagement events to discuss the proposed Growth Plan to Half a Million (Growth Plan), which includes long-term plans for a new transit system with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT); a new river crossing at 33rd Street and BRT lanes on the University Bridge; and changes to how we live, work, and play along our major corridors like 8th Street, 22nd Street, and Preston Avenue.
The public will also have an opportunity to provide input on implementation priorities for putting specific features of the Growth Plan in motion over the short-, medium-, and long-term.
Mark your calendars! This is your opportunity to have your say in Saskatoon’s future.
Main Events – Growth Plan Focused Discussions
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
TCU Place, 35 22nd Street East
Daytime Session: Noon to 2 p.m.
Evening Session: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Growth Plan Campus Consultation
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Louis’ Loft, 93 Campus Drive
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Event materials and an online survey will be available at www.growingfwd.ca beginning Wednesday, February 25, through Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
This will be the third round of public engagement since the Growth Plan launched in February 2014. The input gathered during this round of engagement will help to confirm the long-term plans for corridor redevelopment, transit, and core area bridges, as well as set the direction for an implementation plan. We will be back in fall to share what we heard and confirm the final Growth Plan with the public.
Once complete, the Growth Plan will help to guide future infrastructure investments so residents will have more choices for how they live and move around the city as Saskatoon grows to half a million people over the next 30 to 40 years.
For more information on the Growth Plan or to sign up for project update notifications, visit www.growingfwd.ca.
Winter Play Program and Learn to Skate
Winter Play Program and Learn to Skate
From February 21 to March 29, drop in from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the following parks across the city for winter games and activities, including Learn to Skate sessions on select dates.
- College Park: 133 Campion Crescent
- Holliston: 1151 Louise Avenue
- Massey Place: 3110 Massey Place
- Westmount: 306 Avenue L North
- No experience is necessary to participate in the Learn to Skate program. Participants must bring their own skates and CSA-approved winter helmets. Please note that children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult or responsible caregiver. The Learn to Skate program will take place at the following locations:
- Each location has a heated warm-up unit. Please note, if the temperature reaches ‑25˚C or below with the wind-chill, the program will be cancelled.
| Date | 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| February 21 | Massey Place | Auchs Park |
| February 22 | Massey Place | Auchs Park |
| February 28 | College Park | Holliston |
| March 1 | College Park | Holliston |
| March 7 | Massey Place | Auchs Park |
| March 8 | Massey Place | Auchs Park |
| March 14 | College Park | Holliston |
| March 15 | College Park | Holliston |
| March 21* | Massey Place | Auchs Park |
| March 22 * | Massey Place | Auchs Park |
| March 28 * | College Park | Holliston |
| March 29 * | College Park | Holliston |
| *based on ice conditions. | ||
Join the Community Crime Watch
Community crime watch is one way you can make your community a better place to live. Crime watch goes on patrols once a week at various times on the lookout for suspicious activity and report it to proper authorities. Add your name to the Crime Watch list and receive times and dates of the patrols. RSVP if you are available to walk and if you can’t wait until the next notice arrives.
Crime watch is also nice way to meet your neighbours, get to know the area and stay active in the cold winter months.
Westview Crime Watch: westviewcrimewatch@gmail.com
