Construction crews have completed water and sanitary sewer main installations in downtown Lloydminster, marking a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP).
According to the City of Lloydminster, the next phase of work will focus on connecting individual properties to the new sanitary sewer system before storm sewer installation begins. Once underground infrastructure is complete, work will shift to surface construction, where residents will begin to see the planned streetscape improvements take shape.
However, recent rainfall and saturated ground conditions have slowed progress. One example was on July 8 where the city received some 40mm of rain within an hour.
City officials say construction remains weather-dependent, though crews continue to advance the project whenever site conditions allow.
Rain delays impact multiple projects
The wet summer has also affected several other infrastructure projects across Lloydminster.
At the city’s north-end construction site, crews are preparing for concrete placement before returning to asphalt paving and completing final work items. Meanwhile, work on 29 Street is currently in the removals stage.
With more favourable weather expected, contractors are working to recover time lost due to rain-related delays.
Why potholes keep reappearing
The City also addressed concerns about recurring potholes across the community.
Officials say temporary patching material has been used to address roadway damage, but the product requires dry conditions and time to fully set. This year’s frequent rainfall has prevented the material from curing properly in some locations.
When exposed to water or vehicle traffic too soon, the repairs become less durable and potholes can reappear.
The City’s contractor has continued larger asphalt repair projects, while permanent repairs to smaller potholes will proceed as conditions improve.
City officials say the material cost for each temporary pothole repair is approximately $12.
