Here is this week’s infrastructure update for current projects underway in the City of Selkirk.
🔹Main Street North Landscaping & Naturalization
This past week, the contractor performed routine weeding maintenance of planted areas.
Regular watering of shrubs, trees and plants also continued and is ongoing.
| We are still waiting for some plants to be delivered to complete the rain gardens and this may need to be delayed until the spring. |
| Full details on the project including descriptions and benefits to naturalization are available here. |
🔹 200 Block of Taylor Avenue & 400 Block of Eveline Street
Land drainage work will begin the week of September 24th and take approximately two weeks to complete. It is estimated that road paving will take place two weeks after that. It is expected that the project will be completed by the end of October.
No parking on Taylor Avenue between Main Street and Eveline Street will remain until further notice.
| About the project: |
| The City is upgrading underground infrastructure on the 200 block of Taylor Avenue and the 400 block of Eveline Street to make the street safer, more reliable, and more accessible for both motorists and pedestrians. On Taylor, a new sidewalk will be added to the south side, connecting to the city’s existing pathways and supporting active living. The new watermain will extend service life and improve service to the area, which has been prone to watermain breaks in recent years, while wastewater pipe renewal will improve service and reduce the risk of sewer failure. |
🔹 Mercy Street Bike Lane & Resurfacing
The bike lane between Pittsburg Avenue and McLean Avenue is about 70% complete. Crews are continuing with work north of McLean Avenue to Greenwood. Excavation has been completed and the gravel basework has begun. This should be completed by the end of next week. If anyone is walking on the gravel base of the bike lane as it is now, please be mindful of the uneven surface. Asphalt work will take place within the next couple of weeks.
Road surface replacement between Strathnaver Avenue and Pacific Avenue has been completed.
| About the project: |
| The addition of this protected bike lane will allow cyclists to travel north/south safely from one end of Selkirk to another and will connect cyclists to Selkirk’s existing Active Transportation Network. The new road surface will create a safer, more accessible street surface and improve driving conditions while lessening strain on vehicles. |
🔹 Sidewalk Repairs
Sidewalk spot repairs are currently taking place in various locations throughout the city. Damaged sidewalk panels are being replaced for pedestrian safety.
As for all infrastructure projects, please stay clear of construction equipment.
We appreciate your patience as these important improvements are completed. If you have questions about any of the projects listed above, please contact CitizenSupport. Learn about the 2025 infrastructure projects and Selkirk Capital Asset Management Program here: www.myselkirk.ca/city-services/public-works/infrastructure-projects