There’s no way around it – the South Saskatchewan River poses challenges for many of the key players involved in the Saskatoon freeway project, including geotechnical engineers, designers and road builders. Yes, river crossings are inevitable for this project. The previously approved corridor shows the freeway running around the perimeter of Saskatoon and because the […]
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Focus groups generate wide discussion about environmental issues
Three recent virtual focus groups generated a wide range of questions and suggestions about environmental issues related to the Saskatoon Freeway. These focus groups came on the heels of an awareness campaign about Phase 2 of the Saskatoon Freeway that included 500 letters to impacted landowner letters, 12,000 brochures distributed to those living in proximity […]
Continue ReadingMeewasin study will help minimize freeway’s environmental impacts
Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) has completed a habitat evaluation study in the northeastern part of Saskatoon, which will support the Saskatoon Freeway’s functional planning study in reducing environmental impacts in the area. The study, funded by the Ministry of Highways, was called for by members of the functional planning study’s Environmental and Heritage Technical Working […]
Continue ReadingAttend an online focus group to discuss Saskatoon Freeway and the environment
A series of virtual public focus groups are being scheduled in July so residents, landowners, and stakeholders can share their thoughts on environmental considerations they would like to see reflected in the functional planning of the Saskatoon Freeway. Because of current restrictions on large in-person gatherings due to COVID-19, we will be hosting three online […]
Continue ReadingPhase 2 Begins for Saskatoon Freeway Functional Study
Another round of public and stakeholder engagement is set to get underway for the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study. For the remainder of 2020 and into early 2021, planning will focus on Phase 2 of this multi-year project which includes the longest segment of the study’s three phases, the eastern and southeastern parts of the […]
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