Unfunded Major Capital Projects

The proposed project involves the development of a 90,000 square foot regional recreation and leisure facility, including a leisure pool, eight lane swim tank, indoor track, fitness areas, gymnasium, and multi-purpose rooms, all attached to the new Transcona Library.

East of the Red Rec Plex

Main project driver Maintain

Need / rationale
The existing Transcona Centennial Indoor Pool, Bernie Wolfe Indoor Pool, and other facilities in the area are near the end of their service life and are in need of significant investment or replacement. These buildings also do not currently meet accessibility standards and service expectations. The proposed new facility would provide a state of the art, energy-efficient public amenity, while allowing for the decommissioning of existing, aging assets.

In addition, northeast Winnipeg has experienced significant growth and currently lacks adequate City-owned recreation space to provide Leisure Guide or drop-in recreation/leisure programming.

The proposed project would see the development of a phased multi-use/multi-generational recreation campus in Waverley West. Phase One of the project would see the development of a multi-use recreation centre with gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, a walking/running track, GoLibrary kiosk and adjacent park space with athletic fields and community spray pad. Future phases could include a regional aquatic facility addition that includes a lap tank and Winnipeg’s first public leisure pool, and a community library.

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
With an anticipated population of approximately 40,000 to 50,000 people once fully developed, the Waverley West area currently has no recreation facility, community centre, or community library. In order to meet level of service requirements, new program space is required, including gymnasium/multi-purpose space, indoor pool, library, and park space.

The potential opportunity to partner with the YM/YWCA on the development of a branded facility would lead to Winnipeg’s first leisure pool while limiting the City's capital and operational liability.

The proposed project(s) will involve the development of a new community centre facility, including gymnasium space, as well as a new community library to serve population growth in the southeast of Winnipeg.

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
The southeast quadrant of Winnipeg includes the existing neighbourhoods of Island Lakes and Royalwood, as well as the rapidly growing developments of Sage Creek and Bonivista. These neighbourhoods currently lack recreation and library facilities within their communities.

The proposed project requires construction of a new three-lane Arlington Bridge to the west side of the existing bridge. The new bridge will include two uni-directional bike lanes and two sidewalks. The project would also require reconstruction of Arlington Street from McDermot Avenue to Selkirk Avenue, as well as the decommissioning and removal of the existing Arlington Bridge.

A Better Bridge for Arlington

Main project driver Maintain

Need / rationale
The century-old Arlington Bridge is nearing the end of its service life. It is currently safe, but unplanned temporary closures can occur at any time to undertake reactive maintenance. Currently, trucks, buses and fire trucks are using alternative routes for transportation and the movement of goods due to load restrictions on the bridge. There is a concern that further deterioration of the Arlington Bridge may result in its unplanned permanent closure. The bridge is important to the surrounding communities.

The proposed project involves the construction of a new four lane divided roadway from Lagimodiere to Fermor. This section of Bishop Grandin Boulevard is a southeast piece of the Inner Ring Road identified in the 2011 Transportation Master Plan.

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
The Transportation Master Plan identifies the City's Strategic Inner Ring Road Network as a major transportation facility to accommodate the travel demand associated with future residential, commercial, and industrial growth in Winnipeg. The southeast quadrant of the Inner Ring Road Network is missing an important link between the east end of Bishop Grandin Boulevard and Fermor Avenue in order to accommodate travel demand associated with future growth.

The proposed project consists of the construction of a four-lane divided roadway from Main Street to Brookside Boulevard (Route 90), including overpasses at Main Street and McPhillips Street. It will also include four intersections and three pedestrian and cycling overpasses, and improvements to the Kildonan Settlers Bridge to accommodate intersection improvements at Main Street and multi-use pathways on both sides of the roadway.

The Public Service has reviewed the planned development in the northwest quadrant of the city and current traffic projection estimates indicate Chief Peguis Trail between Main Street and McPhillips will not be required until after 2031. The cost for just this portion of the project would be $332 million costed in 2028 dollars.

Chief Peguis Trail Extension West–Main to Brookside

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
Chief Peguis Trail is intended to provide a continuous east-west link between the east and west sections of the Perimeter Highway (PTH 101) via CentrePort Canada Way, improve access to industrial parks in the vicinity of the airport, and further develop the future Inner Ring Road. There is currently no link to future residential and commercial communities as they develop in the northwest area of the city. This project will also address a gap in the active transportation network, as identified in the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies (2011).

The proposed project involves the construction of a new four-lane divided roadway from Plessis to Chief Peguis Trail. This section of roadway is a northeast piece of the Inner Ring Road identified in the 2011 Transportation Master Plan.

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
The Transportation Master Plan identifies the City's Strategic Inner Ring Road Network as a major transportation facility to accommodate the travel demand associated with future residential, commercial, and industrial growth. This Inner Ring Road is currently incomplete and the construction of Edward Schreyer Parkway is intended to provide a missing northeastern link between Chief Peguis Trail and Plessis Road.

The proposed project involves construction of a new interchange at Fermor Avenue and Lagimodiere Boulevard to accommodate growth of the city and to align with the future Transportation Master Plan.

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
The Lagimodiere Boulevard and Fermor Avenue intersection operates poorly, experiencing above average traffic volumes daily leading to significant delays for drivers. The intersection is beyond its full capacity to efficiently handle traffic. It experiences relatively high numbers of collisions and is ranked among the top intersections for safety improvement needs.

The proposed project involves construction of a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Assiniboine River and major refurbishment of McFadyen Park and Fort Rouge Park on either side of the bridge.

Main project driver Enhance

Need / rationale
The Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies identify the requirement for a new pedestrian and cycling crossing between McFadyen and Fort Rouge Parks to improve connectivity and provide a safe and convenient connection between the north and south sides of the Assiniboine River. A new overpass would provide a continuous walking and cycling connection with enhanced trip-chaining opportunities for people downtown, across the river to the Osborne Village Bus Rapid Transit Station and eventually the Southwest Transitway multi-use path.

The proposed project involves the relocation of the Insect Control Building, Yards and Heliport at 3 Grey Street to city-owned lands adjacent to the South End Water Pollution Control Centre.

Main project driver Maintain

Need / rationale
The current facility has reached the end of its service life. As well, the proposed Eastern leg of the rapid transit route and active transportation path would trigger Transport Canada/NAVCAN to repeal our helicopter flight license at this location. A parcel at the western edge of the South Winnipeg Water Pollution Control Centre has been determined as a suitable location that meets the needs of a complete facility and meets federal, provincial and municipal regulations.

The proposed project involves the major rehabilitation of the Lagimodiere Twin Overpasses over Concordia Avenue and the CPR Keewatin rail lines.

Main project driver Maintain

Need / rationale
Rehabilitation is required to extend the service life of the twin bridges by an additional 50 years. The last significant bridge rehabilitation was over 30 years ago. The bridge superstructure and substructures are deteriorating as a result of reinforcing steel corrosion and concrete degradation. Improvements to the traffic capacity and roadside safety need to be determined as part of a preliminary design study.

The proposed project scope has yet to be fully defined as a preliminary design study for Louise Bridge, Higgins Underpass, and Stadacona extension are required.

Main project driver Maintain

Need / rationale
The current Louise Bridge is functioning safely but has extensive deterioration and limited remaining service life, meaning unplanned, potentially frequent repairs will be required. The concrete bridge deck dates back to 1963 and is deteriorating due to the corrosion of reinforcing steel.

The bridge cannot be widened to accommodate current or future traffic capacity. Currently 25,000+ vehicles per day cross the bridge, which is considered high for a two-lane bridge. In addition, the bridge is currently a truck route with load restriction of 36,500 kg, which is considerably lower than the current legal truck load limit of 62,500 kg. There is also inadequate vertical clearance (3.76m) compared to the legal truck height limit (4.15m). Neither the vertical clearance nor the load capacity can be improved to support current legal trucks limits.

The proposed project involves an investigation of lower-cost alternatives to the road alignment that improve traffic operations, safety, and enhance pedestrian and cycling options without the inclusion of an underpass or widening along the relevant roads.

Marion Dugald Transportation Improvement Study

Main project driver Enhance

Need / rationale
The Council-adopted Transportation Master Plan (TMP) recommended that a functional design study be conducted to review the alignment for a widening and grade separation of Marion Street. The plan indicated that a review of this alignment was needed due to new and expanded residential and industrial development in eastern Winnipeg, which resulted in regular congestion along Marion Street, in particular where it intersects Archibald Street and Lagimodiere Boulevard.

The City is investigating and will report back on more affordable functional design options to improve transportation along Marion Street between Lagimodiere Boulevard and Youville Street that do not include an underpass or widening. In addition, the more affordable options will present improvements to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure as well as improvements to safety and traffic operation at key intersections, while minimizing land requirements.

This project will examine cost effective functional design alternatives for an active transportation grade separation in the vicinity of the Osborne Street Underpass in order to address a gap in the Active Transportation Network to cross the CN mainline. Functional design will also be undertaken to review rehabilitation of the existing underpass to address deficiencies in land drainage, vertical clearance and pavement condition.

Main project driver Maintain

Need / rationale
Osborne Street is a critical artery from the south side of the city to connect to core areas, including downtown and Osborne Village. Sidewalks are narrow and do not support active transportation modes, and roadside safety elements are substandard. The underpass drainage is poor, leading to flooding in severe storm events. The vertical clearance of the underpass restricts some vehicles from using it entirely.

The proposed project requires the widening and reconstruction of Route 90 from four to six lanes from Ness Avenue to Taylor Avenue. Considerable interchange and bridge improvements are required, which will include rehabilitation and reconstruction of the St. James Bridges crossing the Assiniboine River and modifications to the Portage Avenue interchange.

Route 90 Improvements Study (2018)

Main project driver Maintain

Need / rationale
Route 90 is a vital transportation corridor through the city linking major residential, employment, and commercial areas in the southwest and northwest quadrants of the city. Currently, the section of Kenaston Boulevard from Taylor Avenue to Ness Avenue has very poor traffic flow, poor capacity at intersections, and is often heavily congested, even during times of the day outside of peak rush hour.

The bridges require rehabilitation and expansion to accommodate six traffic lanes and active transportation infrastructure. Both the southbound (built in 1936) and northbound (built in 1962) bridges are currently rated fair, with some components in poor condition. They are both in need of renewal as the most recent rehabilitations occurred over 30 years ago.

The proposed project involves reconstruction of St Mary's Road from St Anne's Road to Marion Street with a six lane divided roadway. The project includes considerable property acquisition.

Main project driver Maintain

Need / rationale
St. Mary's Road is a vital transportation corridor linking major residential, employment, and commercial areas in the south into downtown. It is a regional arterial route with very poor traffic flow, poor capacity at intersections, and is heavily congested even outside of peak rush hour. Current and future development of south Winnipeg is expected to further increase its traffic volumes.

The proposed project involves the construction of a new four lane divided roadway from Grant Avenue to Ridgewood Avenue, including trail crossings, and dog park locations.

William R. Clement Parkway and Sterling Lyon Parkway Extensions

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
This section of William R. Clement Parkway is a southwest piece of the incomplete Inner Ring Road, as identified in the 2011 Transportation Master Plan. The City of Winnipeg's Transportation Master Plan (TMP) identified the Inner Ring Road as a major transportation connection to accommodate the travel demand associated with future residential, commercial, and industrial growth in Winnipeg.

Residential growth in the southern part of Charleswood over the next two decades is expected to result in increased travel demand to and from this area. This increase in travel demand will be multi-modal, but a significant portion will be vehicular traffic. There is a need to mitigate the impact of this increase in vehicular traffic on the existing residential streets in Charleswood and also to accommodate future regional traffic growth in southwest Winnipeg.

The proposed pilot project includes the purchase of 12-20 electric buses, associated charging infrastructure, and other related infrastructure.

Main project driver Enhance

Need / rationale
The project is needed to evaluate the performance and reliability of electric buses and to identify larger scale integration requirements and the viability of converting from a traditional diesel bus fleet to an electric bus fleet. The project will also determine if the transition from a diesel bus fleet to an electric bus fleet reduces bus maintenance operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The existing diesel bus fleet has a large carbon footprint, uses non-renewable fossil fuels, and requires costly maintenance.

The proposed project would see the replacement of Winnipeg Transit's existing North Garage currently located at 1520 Main St. at a new location. The project includes the development of an energy efficient bus storage and light maintenance facility with increased bus capacity, designed to facilitate the transition to an electric bus fleet.

Main project driver Maintain

Need / rationale
The North Garage needs to be replaced within the next five years to ensure the department can meet growing service demands. The current facility is in overall poor condition and is no longer able to meet Winnipeg Transit's service requirements. Built in the 1930s, it is not feasible to continue to maintain the existing building, as there are many issues that require constant repairs and investments with limited long term value.

Winnipeg Transit is also nearing its capacity to store buses, and the North Garage site is too small to facilitate an expansion. Transit will need increased garage space as the fleet continues to grow to keep up with demand. The department will also need additional infrastructure to facilitate the transition from diesel to electric and alternative fuel buses.

With the completion of the Rapid Transit Master Plan anticipated to be completed in 2020, the future proposed corridors will be determined and prioritized. The future rapid transit corridors radiate out from the city centre to the suburbs of Winnipeg. Construction will generally include on-street and dedicated bus transitways, modern stations, and active transportation opportunities.

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
An expanded rapid transit system is necessary to effectively connect and accommodate Winnipeg’s growth, to ensure residents are provided with a viable alternative to driving, to reduce existing and future road congestion, and to build a transportation system capable of serving future generations. Congestion of the existing street network is resulting in longer commute times. In addition, rapid transit is also essential for shaping land use in a manner that achieves the objectives set out in OurWinnipeg and Complete Communities Direction Strategy.

The proposed project will provide regional water and sewer servicing for the Airport Area West lands, located north of Saskatchewan Avenue and west of the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. This will include construction of sewers and watermains, lift station(s), force main(s) and associated appurtenances as required.

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
Water and sewer services are required to develop the Airport Area West lands. The construction of CentrePort Canada Way has enabled development potential in the area, which is inhibited without water and sewer services.

In April 2019, Council received the Employment and Commercial Lands Study as information which references the Airport Area West lands.  The study identifies a shortfall of vacant serviced industrial land to accommodate forecasted growth in the City of Winnipeg.  The Airport Area West lands was identified in the study as having the potential to help address the issue and become a significant employment hub within the city.

The proposed project will implement a full source separated organics program. This includes construction of a high-rate forced-aerated composting facility, provision for the purchase and delivery of carts for a third waste stream, and program implementation.

Main project driver Enhance

Need / rationale
The City's residential waste diversion rate, achieved through recycling and other waste diversion programs, is approximately 32% which significantly lags behind other major Canadian municipalities. There is currently no curbside source separated organics (SSO) collection program for food waste. In 2019, Council authorized the Public Service to undertake an SSO collection pilot program and, following the pilot, report back with recommendations for a city-wide SSO program and revised waste diversion targets.

The proposed project includes improvements to the power supply and headworks facilities, biosolids facilities, and nutrient removal facilities at the North End Sewage Treatment Plant (NEWPCC). The scope of work includes upgrading the NEWPCC to meet new regulatory licence requirements, add wet weather treatment capability, treat sludge, and replace end-of-life equipment.

Main project driver Regulatory

Need / rationale
The provincial government requires reduced nutrient loading as part of the NEWPCC's operating licence, which includes new limits for phosphorous and nitrogen along with the requirement to sustainably re-use biosolids. New licence requirements cannot be met by the existing plant processes. Several plant components and facilities have reached the end of their service life and must be replaced to maintain reliable operation. The existing biosolids facility is nearing capacity and cannot service expected population growth of the city.

The proposed project involves the completion of the Southwest Interceptor and construction of approximately four kilometres of sewer works from the Red River crossing (Phase 1) to the South End Sewage Treatment Plant (SEWPCC).

Main project driver Growth

Need / rationale
Currently, all sewage generated in the southwest quadrant of Winnipeg flows to the D'Arcy Lift Station on Bishop Grandin Boulevard. From here, it is pumped across the Red River and then flows by gravity to the SEWPCC.

The D'Arcy Lift Station is nearing capacity. A new interceptor is required to provide servicing for the full development of the Waverley West area; without it, it will limit growth in the southwest quadrant of the city. The interceptor will also provide redundancy to critical river crossing assets.