Acadia Drive Primary Water Main Project

Temporary water pressure reduction – Spring 2026

The City is completing an important infrastructure upgrade to protect one of Saskatoon’s primary water mains and ensure the system remains reliable for years to come. Construction begins March 23, 2026, and is expected to take up to eight weeks, weather permitting.

Thank you in advance for your patience and for working with us while this important work is underway.

 

Why this work is needed

This project is part of the City’s ongoing work to maintain and strengthen Saskatoon’s water system. Upgrading this section of the primary water main will help:

  • Reduce the risk of breaks, failures, and unexpected service disruptions
  • Improve system reliability and redundancy for future maintenance
  • To prepare our system for future growth

Completing this work now helps extend the life of our water mains and ensures the system is positioned to meet long-term community needs.

 

What to expect during construction

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During construction, residents in several southeast neighbourhoods will experience a temporary reduction in water pressure. Based on past project modelling and fall 2025 testing, pressure may drop by up to 20 psi (about 40%) in Brevoort Park, College Park, Wildwood, and Lakeview, Rosewood, Lakewood Suburban Centre, Briarwood, Greystone Heights, Eastview, and College Park East.

During construction, residents in several southeast neighbourhoods will experience a temporary reduction in water pressure.

Based on past project modelling and fall 2025 testing, pressure may drop by up to 20 psi (about 40%) in Brevoort Park, College Park, Wildwood, and Lakeview, Rosewood, Lakewood Suburban Centre, Briarwood, Greystone Heights, Eastview, and College Park East.

Even with these reductions, water is expected to remain above 40 psi, which is still suitable for everyday use – including showering, washing dishes, and running appliances.

No water outages or water quality impacts are expected. Water will remain safe and reliable throughout the project.

 

How you can help

We’re in this together! This is a community effort, and small changes can make a big difference. Residents can support the system by:

  • Limiting non-essential water use.
  • Avoiding lawn watering and sprinkler use during this period.
  • Reducing peak-time water consumption where possible.

Thank you for helping keep neighbourhood water pressure as steady as possible during construction.

During construction, biweekly email updates will be sent. To sign up to receive these updates, please email constructionupdates@saskatoon.ca with the subject line “Acadia Primary Water Main” or call us at 306-975-2476.

Please see the “Related Documents” section to view project updates.

 

Emergency Notifications

If Saskatoon Fire requires additional water supply for an emergency response in the area, residents may be asked to temporarily reduce their water use. Any requests will be sent through the notifynow emergency notification system.

If this happens, we appreciate everyone working together to support emergency crews and our community.

The City has planned this work carefully and is coordinating closely with the Saskatoon Fire Department to ensure emergency response needs continue to be met.

 

Questions?

If you have questions or experience unexpected water issues during construction, please contact our Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476.