Regina marked the official end of its 2025 construction season on Monday, December 1, with a significant milestone: the reopening of a key section of Dewdney Avenue in the Warehouse District. The long-awaited revitalization project, which began in 2023, is now complete, welcoming back both vehicles and pedestrians to the upgraded corridor.
A Major Infrastructure Investment Complete
Standing on the new sidewalk amidst a light snow, Mayor Chad Bachynski expressed palpable excitement about the project's conclusion. The Dewdney Avenue Corridor Revitalization Project carried a total price tag of $33.6 million. Mayor Bachynski emphasized the dual benefit of the investment, stating it not only beautifies the area but also addresses critical underground infrastructure that needed attention.
"For businesses, for the city as a whole, it’s so exciting to see this investment," Bachynski said. "It’s beautiful, and it's also taken care of a lot of core infrastructure we needed to look after under the roads themselves, so to see it come to completion is incredible."
Part of a Broader Vision for Regina
The Dewdney project is not an isolated effort. It is a central component of the larger $67.5-million Railyard Renewal Project, which includes future, yet-to-be-defined plans for redeveloping the Yards area. This reopening signals tangible progress in a long-term vision for this part of the city.
Furthermore, the city's press release confirmed that Dewdney's facelift was just one piece of a massive $244-million investment in 2025 construction projects. Other major completions include the $187.6-million Water Network Expansion, which added a new pump station and two reservoirs on Redbear Avenue to support growing neighbourhoods in east Regina.
A Season of Significant Upgrades Across the City
The 2025 construction season yielded extensive improvements to Regina's infrastructure beyond Dewdney Avenue. According to the city's summary, crews achieved the following:
- Improved 27 kilometres of roads through renewal programs.
- Upgraded 10.8 kilometres of sidewalks.
- Removed 291 lead service connections.
- Replaced 5.4 kilometres and relined 5.8 kilometres of water mains.
- Relined 960 metres of wastewater trunk lines.
The city also introduced a new online construction map this season, providing residents with a tool to track ongoing and planned projects. With the season now wrapped, the reopened Dewdney Avenue stands as a flagship achievement, promising enhanced connectivity and a refreshed streetscape for Regina's Warehouse District for years to come.
