Wednesday marked the first downtown regina The 2023 council meeting, and with it a major discussion on how to spend the $9 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.
Given the designation “Transit and Housing Funding”, the cost was split 50/50 between the two governments.
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Today, the city council discussed several infrastructure projects using the money.
$4 million has been earmarked to cover the transit operating shortfall from 2019-2021.
- $3 million of this designation will go toward investment for a non-vehicular trail system that will “improve safety, improved access, connect civic infrastructure and connectivity within the city center to deliver a vibrant multi-modal transit upgrade for the community.” supports”. For the January 25 City Council agenda.
- $1.065 million will be used as investment to support shovel-ready intensification projects.
$400,000 is designated for the installation and upgrade of transit shelters and the installation of concrete pads to improve access to transit shelters across the city.
$1 million will be used for infrastructure upgrades to support the development of the new YWCA, while another $1 million will be used for infrastructure upgrades at the old Taylor Field site to support housing development.
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Six years after the old stadium was demolished, the funds are meant to provide adequate shelter for those in need.
“We wanted to make sure we had the money set aside,” said Regina Mayor Sandra Masters. “With the opportunity that if the agreement is not worked out then at least we have a place for emergency shelter over the winter.”
Finally, $3 million will be used to purchase a building, which will be converted into an Indigenous-led emergency wellness centre.
“It was almost like Christmas,” Masters said when asked how he felt about the funding coming in.
The report carried 11-0 in favor of the recommendations.
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