Construction Projects

Find out what is happening on current construction projects:

55 Avenue
2020 Asphalt Overlays
56 Street and 50 Ave Traffic Signals
2021 Sidewalks
2021 Pavement Markings
Public Works Shop Renovation & Addition
40 Ave & 53 St Traffic Signals

55 Avenue

Description	55^th 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	To be determined
Estimated Completion Date	To be determined
Consultant	Associated Engineering
Contractor	To be determined
Road Closures	To be determined
Temporary Utility Shutdowns	To be determined
Other Information	So far the eastern half of the water main has been replaced and four water services and sanitary services have been replaced. The remaining work will be completed in the spring/summer of 2021, pending council approval. This includes: Replacing the western half of the water main Replacing the sanitary main Replacing all remaining water and sanitary services Surface Restoration Until all underground work is complete, the City will not be able to pave the road surface. A temporary gravel surface will be used until all underground utility work is completed. The remaining work anticipated for 2021 will require excavations in the yards of those homes that have not had service replacements yet.

2020 Asphalt Overlays

Description	This project will allow for resurfacing of 40 Avenue between 56 Street and the Reynolds Alberta Museum along with a final layer of asphalt on 48 Street leading into the southeast industrial area. Paving will be followed by inlaid thermoplastic line paint that is expected to last 5 - 10 years. This years program is being funded through the Alberta Governments Municipal Stimulus Program.
Location(s)	40 Avenue from 56 Street to the Reynolds Alberta Museum 48 Street south of 37 Avenue (South East Industrial Road)
Work Dates	September 22, 2020 - November 2020 Landscaping along path - Est. Start April 8, 2021 Overlay of 40 Avenue - Est. Start May 12, 2021
Contractor	Central City Asphalt
Road Closures	No road closures. However, there will be various construction and/or work zones as required. Please use caution when driving past construction zones.
Temporary Utility Shutdowns	None
Other Information	The utility repairs are completed. The North bike path on 40 Avenue from 56 Street to 64 Street is complete. The southeast industrial road (48 Street) Is complete 40 Avenue from 56 Street to the Reynolds Alberta Museum will be completed in the spring of 2021,

56 Street & 50 Ave Traffic Signals

Description	This project will remove and replace the existing traffic signals at 50 Ave & 56 Street.
Location(s)	50 Avenue & 56 Street Intersection
Estimated Start Date	Spring 2021
Estimate Completion Date	Fall 2021
Contractor	HighLine Electrical Constructors Ltd.
Road Closures	Please follow all posted signage and use caution when driving through construction zones.
Temporary Utility Shutdowns	No
Other

2021 Sidewalks

Description

This project will rehabilitate several high priority sidewalks throughout Wetaskiwin. This year, new sidewalks will also be added at several locations. This is to increase pedestrain access and mobility throughout the City.

Location(s)

New sidewalk along the south side of 40 Avenue from 54 Street to 56 Street
New sidewalk along the west side of 47 Street from 40 Avenue to Jubilee Place
New sidewalk along the west side of 46 Street from 54 Avenue to 55 Avenue
new ramps along 56 Street
Several of the worst sections of Willow Crescent
Several of the worst Sections of Garwood Crescent
Several of the worst sections of 37A Avenue
Several other high priority sections throughout the City

Estimated Start Date

Spring 2021

Estimate Completion Date

Fall 2021

Contractor

J. Branco and Sons Concrete Services Ltd.

Road Closures

Please follow all posted signage and use caution when driving through construction zones.

Temporary Utility Shutdowns

Other

Please note that this work will not include an entire replacement of sidewalk, but only priority 1 pieces as defined by the table below. The City must prioritize sidewalk replacement due to limited budget. For sidewalk concerns, please email engineering@wetaskiwin.ca..

Overall Condition	Vertical Separation	Crack Width	Spalled Concrete	Multi-Directional Cracking	Gutter or sidewalk Ponding	Priority
New	5mm or less	6mm or less	5% or less	Little or none	25mm or less	3
Fair	5mm or less	6mm or less	5% to 10%	60% or less	25mm or less	3
Average	5mm to 10mm	6mm to 11mm	10% to 20%	60% to 80%	25mm to 50mm	2
Poor	10mm to 15mm	11mm to 15mm	20% to 50%	80% or more	50mm to 75mm	2
Very Poor	15mm or more	15mm or more	50% to 100%	80% or more	75mm or more	1

Residents can also petition to have their entire sidewalk and roadway replaced through a Local Improvement. More information is available here.

2021 Pavement Markings

Description	Replacement of existing road markings with inlaid thermoplastic markings. These markings are more durable and come with a 5 year warranty. They are expected to last 10 years.
Location(s)	47 Street North of the Train Tracks 49 Avenue between 52 Street and 53 Street 50 Street between 47 Avenue and 50 Avenue
Start Date	June 28, 2021
Estimated Completion Date	July 6, 2021
Contractor	AAA Striping and Seal Coating Services
Road Closures	Single Lane Closure- Please use caution when passing work zones
Temporary Utility Shutdowns	None
Other Information

Public Works Shop Renovation & Addition

Description	Renovation and upgrades to the City Public Works Shop
Location(s)	5520 - 50 Street
Start Date	August 12, 2020
Estimated Completion Date	Summer 2021
Contractor	Creative Infrastructure
Road Closures	None anticipated
Temporary Utility Shutdowns	None anticipated
Other Information	What is Happening: Demolishing old storage shed - this creates the space we need for the new shop and office space Building addition onto existing pole shed - this allows for more indoor storage space New roof for existing shop and wash bay - this will fix the leaking roofs and allow for extended life of the buildings Existing shop will be converted to additional storage space Demolishing old lean-to offices - due to code & safety issues - will become parking or open space

40 Ave & 53 St Traffic Signals

Description	This project will remove and replace the existing traffic signals at 40 Ave & 53 St.
Location(s)	40 Avenue & 53 Street Intersection
Estimate Completion Date	Spring 2021
Contractor	HighLine Electrical Constructors Ltd.
Road Closures	Please follow all posted signage and use caution when driving through construction zones.
Temporary Utility Shutdowns	No
Other	Most construction work is completed. Only landscape restoration remains.