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Pilot washroom trailer closes October 31

October 30, 2024 - 8:00am

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October 30, 2024 - 8:00 am

The piloted washroom trailer located at the site of the Central Urban Métis Federation (CUMFI) office at 315 Avenue M South will be closed for the season on October 31.

The washroom trailer officially opened on August 27 and has been accessed over 14,304 times throughout the pilot by people of all ages. The trailer was staffed 24/7 by the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Sawēyihtotān Program, providing a welcoming and safe place. People using this washroom location could use the facilities to wash up, rinse their clothes, have a snack along with a bottle of water or coffee. Sawēyihtotān Outreach also offered additional assistance with accessing emergency shelter and provided transportation and advocacy to connect individuals with other necessary resources.

“This pilot project has been a very positive experience for the City, Sawēyihtotān, CUMFI and those using the facility,” says Pamela Goulden McLeod, Director of the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization. “What this project has done is provide a safe place for people to come have a sense of belonging while being treated with dignity and respect. It also acted as an informal navigation centre for anyone who looking for help, shelter and stability.”

The facility was fully operational for the entire time it was open, with only minor plumbing repairs needed, which were associated with the high volume of users. There was no intentional damage done to the washrooms at any time.

“The feedback we’ve received from community partners and users has been overwhelmingly positive. The facility and partnership model has proven to be a much-needed resource, and the trailer has been a great success story for our community,” says Goulden McLeod. “We extend our thanks to CUMFI for hosting the washroom trailer, to Sawēyihtotān for staffing the trailer location, to the Saskatoon Friendship Inn for providing daily sandwiches and for all of the residents, businesses and partners who provided their support.”

A total of $700,000 was allocated to the project from the City’s Reserve for Capital Expenditures. To date, approximately $506,300 has been spent on the washroom which includes purchase of and modifications to the trailer, staffing, supplies and maintenance. The used trailer itself cost just under $52,000 to purchase.

Daily Road Report - October 30, 2024

October 29, 2024 - 3:00pm

TC24-10511

October 29, 2024 - 3:00 pm

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

51ST ST E EB MEDIAN & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WARMAN RD
(Crossing warning system upgrade)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 3:00 p.m.

11TH ST W ROAD CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

29TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT AVE G N
(Construction)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS RD TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 105TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Tree maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: October 30, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: October 30, 1:00 p.m. End: October 30, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 a.m.

19TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 1ST AVE S
(Concrete work)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E 4 WAY STOP POSTED AT VICTORIA AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

PRIMROSE DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO COPPERMINE CRES
(Paving)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Traffic signal installation)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Daily Road Report - October 29, 2024

October 28, 2024 - 3:00pm

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October 28, 2024 - 3:00 pm

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W ROAD CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 105TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Tree trimming)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: October 29, 8:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM IRVINE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 12:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO CYNTHIA ST
(Pipe installation)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE & EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Streetlight cable replacements)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Ground mount repair)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE P S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 12TH ST W
(Environmental monitoring)
Work is expected to be 1 hour per day
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 10:00 a.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM FISHER CRES TO STEEVES AVE
(Service connection replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 a.m.

19TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 1ST AVE S
(Concrete work)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E 4 WAY STOP POSTED AT VICTORIA AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.