Project Map
Please see below for an interactive map of the City's ongoing projects. To view the map legend, please select the arrow button in the top left corner of the window below. You may also select the button in the top right corner to view a larger map in a new window.
Additional information about each project can be found in the tables below the project map.
2026 Capital Construction Projects
Project Name | Description | Status | Additional Information | Contractor Schedule |
Utility Renewal Program | The Utility Renewal Program is an annual initiative focused on rehabilitating and replacing aging watermain infrastructure. In 2021, approximately 28 km of metallic watermains were identified as being in very poor condition and in need of replacement or relining. Between 2022 and 2025, the City upgraded approximately 3.4 km of watermain through targeted replacement and relining projects. In 2026, the program is planned to replace approximately 186 m of cast iron pipe on the 100 Block of Higgins Avenue East, where system reliability is highly variable due to the age and material of the existing infrastructure. | Preliminary Survey has been completed | Preparing for a tender date near mid-March | |
| Street Renewal Program | The Street Renewal Program is a coordinated, cost-effective approach to extending the life of municipal infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and underground services. The 2026 program will focus on pavement renewal on Kingston Street, following completion of the 2025 Utility Renewal Project, ensuring surface works occur after underground infrastructure upgrades. Additional Information: This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). | Detailed design underway | ||
2026 Traffic Safety Initiative | To improve the safety for vulnerable pedestrian groups moving in the City's downtown area, the City is proposing to install accessible pedestrian signals, with both audible and vibro-tactile feedback, for all directions at the following intersections: - Burrows Avenue and Main Street - Macleod Avenue and Main Street - Crawford Avenue and Main Street The installation of the APS buttons will done on the existing signal poles and coordinated with the current timing pattern. For the installation of the signals at the Crawford Avenue and Main Street Intersection, an upgrade to the existing signal cabinet is required as the existing cabinet is obsolete and can not accommodate the modern APS controller. SGI Traffic Safety Fund to provide up to 90% funding for this work | |||
Local Improvement Project – 100 Blocks Babington E&W | As part of the City’s commitment to maintaining a consistent and high-quality roadway network, a local improvement project is proposed for full-depth asphalt pavement reconstruction on the 100 Blocks of Babington Avenue East and West. These improvements are part of our ongoing efforts to enhance road conditions, ensure long-term durability, and align infrastructure standards across all neighborhoods. | The contractor has been awarded, and project timelines will be shared as soon as we receive the necessary documentation. | Please see Construction Notice for more project information. Click here for the year-end construction update. | Despite continued efforts to advance the schedule, the contractor has confirmed that remaining work will be completed in spring 2026. |
| NLP Chemical Storage Structure | This project will deliver a purpose-built chemical storage facility at the NLP Pool to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The revised design includes safe separation of chlorine and acid, a single-stack barrel storage policy to reduce risk, clearly defined pump locations for safe handling, and additional shelving for supplies. The facility will provide a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment, addressing current storage deficiencies and supporting long-term operational safety. Planning began in 2025, with the scope refined to remain achievable for local contractors while maintaining budget control. | Specifications update in progress. | Preparing for a tender date near end March. | |
| NLP Pool Boilers and distribution pumps installation | This project involves the replacement and upgrading of aging boiler systems to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and operational safety. The upgrades will support continued service delivery, reduce the risk of unplanned outages, and align building systems with current operational and regulatory standards. Planning and design have been structured to remain manageable for local contractors while maintaining budget discipline. | Specifications update in progress. | Preparing for a tender date near end March. | |
| Wastewater Lagoon Desludging & Rehabilitation | The Lagoon Study will assess the condition, capacity, and long-term performance of the City’s wastewater lagoon system. The study will evaluate regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and future servicing needs, and will identify options and recommendations to support sustainable wastewater management and future growth planning. | Bathometric Survey scheduled for early spring. | ||
| Blue Bridge Assessment & Replacement | The Blue Bridge provides critical access to the City’s sewage lagoons and is essential for wastewater operations. Inspections completed in 2022 and 2023 identified ongoing deterioration of the steel truss members, with consultants recommending replacement within the next 2–4 years to avoid load restrictions or closure. The City is evaluating replacement options, including a new clear-span bridge or a culvert system, subject to further technical and hydrological analysis. | Geotechnical drilling completed; report pending. | ||
| Main Street Concept Plan | This project will undertake a comprehensive review of underground water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure on Main Street between Saskatchewan Drive and Crawford Avenue, alongside the development of conceptual streetscape design options. The study will assess existing utility conditions, identify renewal needs, and produce two conceptual streetscape concepts to guide future detailed design and construction. | Topographic and boundary survey complete. | ||
| NLP Rehabilitation | The City’s architect will develop a rehabilitation plan to address the aging NLP facility and its failing infrastructure. This plan will build on the findings from a previous feasibility study and will include a more detailed cost estimate for the work needed. Once the plan is complete, the City will be able to start identifying funding options and begin planning for how and when the improvements will be carried out. | The project scope are busy being refined by the appointed architect. | ||
| New Landfill Cell Construction | After careful research and analysis, the City has determined the need for a new engineered landfill cell. The current landfill is nearing capacity and no longer meets the Ministry of Environment's updated standards, making the development of a new facility an urgent priority. The new landfill cell will include advanced waste management technologies, such as engineered liners and leachate collection systems, to ensure that the City’s operations are safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable. This project will help the City continue to manage waste responsibly while protecting the environment. | Construction of the new landfill cell has reached an important milestone, with the protective liner system fully installed. The contractor has temporarily left the site for the winter and will return in the spring to complete final mechanical and electrical work. The City has received approval from the Ministry of Environment to begin transitional operations, allowing limited use of the new cell while final commissioning work is completed. As part of this process, landfill staff have begun directing certain waste materials into the new cell to help form a protective layer over the liner. An official opening of the new cell will be announced once all remaining work is completed in the spring. | Estimated project completion date : April 2026 | |
Landfill Decommissioning Project | The goal of this project is to gradually close the existing landfill cell over the next two years as the site reaches its maximum waste capacity. Decommissioning the current site is essential to prevent potential environmental harm and ensure that waste management practices are properly followed. This project is currently in the design phase, and once completed, it will support the City’s efforts to maintain responsible and sustainable waste management. | Decommissioning work within the existing landfill cell is currently paused for the winter season. The contractor is expected to resume activities once conditions improve in the spring. Project reporting requirements are continuing as planned, and the project remains on track to be fully completed later this year, including final documentation and quality assurance review. |
| Estimated project completion date : Fall 2026 |
| 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project | As outlined in the City of Melfort's Five-Year Capital Plan (2021–2025), the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project was initiated to address safety hazards in the high-traffic downtown area. As part of this project, the City replaced approximately 110 linear meters of sidewalk and 83 linear meters of concrete curb at various locations along Main Street and in adjacent commercial areas. | Completed |  |
Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory
Please be advised that a Precautionary Drinking Water Advisories (PDWAs) remain in effect for residents on the following streets:
Street Name | Blocks/Addresses | Date Issued | Reason | Target Date to Lift Advisory |
To see any ongoing plans and studies visit Plan & Studies.
Please contact City Hall at city@melfort.ca or 306-752-5911 with any additional questions you may have about our ongoing projects!