Construction Projects


Find out what is happening on current construction projects:

  • 2023  55 Avenue - Water & Sanitary replacement project

55 Avenue - Water & Sanitary replacement 

Description55th Avenue was identified as an area in the City that was in need of an underground utility upgrade for water and sanitary. Since the water was determined to be an emergency, the City was forced to begin replacement in the fall of 2020. 
Location(s)55 Avenue between Centennial Drive and 51 Street.
Start Date
Monday, July 17, 2023

Estimated Completion Date    Friday, October 06, 2023
ConsultantAssociated Engineering
ContractorGS Construction
Road Closures55 Avenue between Centennial Drive & 51Street will be closed for the duration of construction.
Temporary Utility ShutdownsContractor will coordinate with the residents and setup temporary water supply lines to all affected residents on 55 Ave between Centennial Drive & 51 Street .
Other InformationSo far the eastern half of the water main has been replaced and four water services and sanitary services have been replaced. Completed Sanitary main and services in eastern half portion of project in 2022.Replaced Sidewalk sections removed for installing services. Paved bottom lift of road in eastern half portion of project that was completed in 2022.

The remaining work will be completed in  2023.This includes:

  • Replacing the western half of the water main.
  • Replacing the sanitary main.
  • Replacing all remaining water and sanitary services.
  • Surface Restoration in western half portion of project.

The remaining work anticipated for 2023 will require excavations in the yards of those homes that have not had service replacements yet.  



  • 2023 Sidewalk project

Sidewalk Connectors and Sidewalk Rehabilitation

DescriptionInstallation of New Sidewalk Connectors & Curb Ramps to connect to existing sidewalks to increase inclusive mobility and pedestrian access. 
 Repair, remove and replace existing sidewalk sections identified in need of replacement during sidewalk inspections.
Location(s)New Sidewalk connectors -  56 Avenue on South side from 44 Street to Garwood drive intersection, tie in to existing sidewalk & 46 Street on West side from 54 Avenue to 52 Avenue.
Curb Ramps  - At various locations throughout the City. Locations to be determined.
Sidewalk Rehabilitation -  At various locations in the City. Repair, remove & replace sidewalk sections that are creating a tripping hazard and have been inspected and identified for repairs during sidewalk inspections. 
Start Date Monday, July 04, 2023
Estimated Completion Date   Tuesday, October 31, 2023
ConsultantNot Applicable
ContractorJ. Branco & Sons Concrete Services Ltd.
Road ClosuresNo complete road closures required. 
Temporary Utility ShutdownsNo Utility Shutdowns.
Other InformationThere will be temporary single lane closure during construction of the new sidewalk connectors. 
Please follow the posted construction signs.



  

  • 2023 Asphalt Overlays project

Asphalt Overlays

Description2023 Asphalt Overlays on 40 Avenue from Reynolds Museum Access to West City limits. Work includes mill & overlay of road surface, concrete repairs of curb & gutter and concrete median, landscape restoration, and pavement markings in areas of overlay.
Asphalt patching & road restoration  around utility break repairs completed at various locations throughout the City will be completed as part of the Overlays program.
Location(s)

1. 40 Avenue from Reynolds Museum Access to West City limits. 

2. Utility break repairs asphalt patching at following locations: : 4604 - 52 Avenue, 5315 - 47 Street, 4319 - 53A Street, 5407- 57 Street, 3905 - 53A Street, 5418 - 53 Avenue, 4102- 55 Street & 5305 – 48 Street.      


Start Date  Thursday, May 25, 2023
Estimated Completion Date    Friday, July 14, 2023
ConsultantMcElhanney Ltd.
ContractorDeFord Contracting Inc.
Road ClosuresNo complete road closures expected. One lane closure & one lane alternating traffic as the milling & overlay work progresses.
Temporary Utility ShutdownsNo Utility Shutdowns.
Other InformationSpeed limit & warning signs will be posted. There will be temporary single lane closures as work progresses between different locations. Flagpersons will direct traffic around the work zone as work progresses. 



  • 2023 Lane Line Marking Rehabilitation project


Lane Line Marking Rehabilitation

DescriptionRenew painted pavement markings at various locations throughout the City for improved traffic safety and renew painted markings on the Wetaskiwin airport runway and taxiways.  
Location(s)1. 47 Street (Train Tracks to 56 Avenue).
 2. 47 Street (56 Avenue to 40 Avenue).
3. Northmount Drive (50 Street to Caledonia Street).
4. 50 Street (Northmount Drive to 50 Avenue).
5.  49 Street (from 47 Street to 50 Avenue).
6. 49 Street (from 50 Avenue to 40 Avenue).
7.   HWY-13 (from 47 Street to 36 Street).
8.  37A Avenue (from 56 Street to 55 Street).
9.   36 Street (from HWY-13 to 48 Avenue).
10. 40 Avenue (from 56 Street to Train Tracks).
11. Wetaskiwin Airport runway.
12. Wetaskiwin Airport Taxiway.

Start Date    To Be Determined
Estimated Completion Date    To Be Determined
ConsultantNot Applicable   
Contractor Provincial Striping Co. Ltd.
Road ClosuresNo complete road closures required 
Temporary Utility ShutdownsNo Utility Shutdowns.
Other InformationThere will be temporary single lane closures as work progresses between different locations. Flag persons will direct traffic around the work zone as work progresses. Vehicle with flashing arrows will direct traffic around the work zone.