Downtown Utility and Surface Upgrade Project
Construction on the final phase of the Downtown Utility and Surface Upgrade project will get underway in April 2025.
Starting Tuesday, April 22 (weather permitting) the 300 block of 6 Avenue SE, including the intersection of 4 Avenue SE will be closed to accommodate full rehabilitation. Prior to this closure, crews will conduct localized utility work nearby, though there will be minimal impact to residents.
Project description
This project has upgraded downtown water and sewer systems, originally installed in the early 1900s. Upgrades to the storm collection system and road structure on 6 Avenue SE are needed as the road surface has reached the end of its service life. Once completed, this work will ensure a reliable and future-proof utility and surface network on 3 Street SE and 6 Avenue SE into the future.
Questions or concerns? Receive communication and updates from the Project Manager at the email below.
threestreetdowntown@medicinehat.ca| Stage | Description | Status |
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| Stage 1 | Intersection of 2 Street SE and 6 Avenue SE |
Completed |
| Stage 2 | Intersection of 3 Street SE and 5 Avenue SE | Completed |
| Stage 3 | 6 Avenue SE from 2 Street SE to 3 Street SE | Completed |
| Stage 4 | 3 Street SE from 6 Avenue SE to South Railway Street SE | Completed |
| Stage 5 | 300 block of 6 Avenue SE, including intersection of 4 Avenue SE |
Completion date: Mid-June 2025 |
| Stage 6 |
500 block of 3 Street SE, including intersection of 6 Avenue SE (Top lift paving, sidewalk replacement, road markings, etc.) |
Begins: May 20 Complete: June 1 |
Note: Crews may perform work in Stages 5 and 6 simultaneously to enhance project efficiency. All completion dates are weather permitting.
Improvements
 Water and sewer improvements |
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The water and sewer systems are vital for downtown, but our current infrastructure is outdated and beyond its expected lifespan, dating back to the early 1900s. This project aimed to replace these old pipes and make provisions for a future secondary water supply to the north River Flats neighborhood. It involved the renewal and enhancement of the sanitary sewer main, water main, storm drainage system, and the utility services that connect directly to your property.
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The street improvements along 3 Street SE included sidewalk enhancements, street furniture, planters, trees, and improved signage. |
Street improvementsParking
To minimize the impact construction can have on business owners and their patrons, the City is again offering free parking within the posted stalls of the Transit Terminal parkade.
Other notable parking information to highlight includes the following:
- Parking in an alley is permitted only when actively engaged in the loading or unloading of goods for a period not exceeding 30 minutes and does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Parking in a Loading Zone is only permitted when actively engaged in loading or unloading passengers (5 minutes) or merchandise (30 minutes).
- Please take note of posted signage indicating parking time limits, as they may differ between blocks and roadways.
For more information or further clarification about specific parking regulations, please visit the Bylaw page on the City’s website.