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. 
• Opportunity to build upon 11th Avenue improvements

The revitalized Mall will enhance the overall enjoyment and better activate the space throughout all seasons and times of day to support local businesses, public events, and overall vibrancy of the City Centre. 

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.

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 City will explore options to make street-level improvements by installing features such as new lighting and benches to make the area more attractive for events and visitors. Detailed design work for the final project will happen in 2029 and 2030 with major reconstruction on Scarth Street set for 2031 to align with underground utility upgrades by SaskPower, SaskTel and the City.

The full reconstruction of Scarth Street is now planned for 2031 to align City infrastructure work with Crown utility upgrades. It is more efficient to tear up the street once and do all the underground work at the same time. This avoids multiple disruptions to business owners and residents.  

The Scarth Street Revitalization Project remains a priority in the City’s future construction and infrastructure plans. The timeline for capital infrastructure investments depends on balancing priorities and the ability to coordinate work with other underground utility projects. The funding of these projects also requires City Council approval and allocation of future budgets.