FAQs

There are a few reasons: 

• Below and above-ground infrastructure along this section of Scarth Street is in need of some upgrades, so the timing presents some exciting opportunities to look at improvements to this space as a whole. 
• The City’s downtown is the core of Regina and has unrealized potential and. As such, we are exploring options to activate and attract more residents to these sites to bring vitality back to the area. To do so, we need to revitalize the spaces so they are more inviting, flexible and meet the current needs of businesses and residents. 
• The City is also embarking on a project to revitalize 11^th Avenue and upgrade aging underground infrastructure.  Aligning the timing of the two projects to coordinate would mean less impacts to residents and businesses over a shorter amount of time. 

Upgraded infrastructure, enhanced landscaping and lighting, improved safety, more flexibility for events and accessibility, more attractive and activated space for residents and businesses, and what better access to downtown businesses along Scarth Street could look like.

The projects in the downtown are being reviewed as a whole, rather than isolated projects.  We evaluate the impact of the projects to each other, look for synergies and opportunities and are planning in a coordinated way. Other projects ongoing, or taking place in the near future include improvements to 11th Avenue, Dewdney Avenue Corridor and Saskatchewan Drive.

The anticipated cost for this project is expected to be around $4.75 million.

The Joe Fafard sculpture, Oskana kâ-asastêki was named to honour the Cree language, commemorate the history of our land and to honour the First Nations People of this province. Administration is working with the Fafard estate to help determine the best path forward to respect the original intent of the artwork placement. No final decisions have been made concerning the sculpture for this project.

When it was converted to a “Mall” status in 1975 under the Traffic Bylaw.  Since then, minor maintenance work has taken place for undergrounds and surface repairs.  This includes the changes to some of the center features being removed and replace with brick.

The hope is that it will improve access to businesses and the downtown. We are in the preliminary stages of planning what Scarth Street could look like. We will work to reduce the impact to residents and businesses much as possible during construction, and take business needs into consideration throughout all stages.

This project is primarily focused on Scarth Street, but will certainly take into account the impacts on, and interconnections with, surrounding areas, such as City Square Plaza and 11th Avenue.

The Catalyst Committee is aware of the major infrastructure investments being planned for the downtown and City Core, and these discussions will continue as recommendations are finalized. The objective of the Scarth Street project is to enhance the downtown, which is in alignment with the Catalyst Committee.