The Town of Gravelbourg will undergo a significant infrastructure improvement project beginning with the decommissioning and dismantling of the 1928 water tower in August 2024. The project scope includes the replacement of the watermains on 1st Avenue, Main St, Bettez St, and 7th Avenue with completion expected by the end of 2026.
Residents and visitors can expect intermittent disruption to services and road access. We encourage those affected to sign up for Citizens Alert and monitor this page for updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we embark on this major update to our water infrastructure that will improve and secure services for generations.
Updates
September 11, 2024: Crane is travelling to Gravelbourg on Friday, September 13. Bowl lifting day & tower dismantling scheduled for Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 (if required). All work on the tower is subject to weather.
August 29, 2024: Due to weather delays and equipment availability, the dismantaling of the water tower has been postponed. Please continue to monitor this page for updates.
August 26, 2024: Due to forcasted winds/wind gusts in excess of 30km/hour, the dismantling of the water tower is now tentatively scheduled to begin on Friday, August 30 (weather permitting).
August 15, 2024: Project start date has been pushed to August 22; Priestly Demolition Inc. will commence with fencing, tank drainage and tank preparation. Tank lifting day is scheduled for August 27 (weather permitting).
Documents
The Town of Gravelbourg thanks the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan for their contribution to this project. For more information, please consult the links below or contact the Town:
- Investing in Canada's Infrastructure Program funding announcement. Gravelbourg will receive over $2.5 million to increase the capacity of critical watermains on 1st Ave., Bettez St., Main St. and 7th Ave, and decommission the aging water tower.
- Signed ICIP Agreement (see pages 20-21 for project details)
- Water Tower Information Session Slide Deck (June 27, 2024 Public Meeting, Maillard Cultural Centre)
- 2018 Landmark Water Tower Inspection Report
- August 8, 2024 Press Release & Mailout to Residents
- Gravelbourg Water Tower Demolition Plan
More in this section
- New to Gravelbourg?Resources for new residents
- Public Services & UtilitiesInformation on waste, water, and recycling services
- Watermain ProjectInformation, updates and documents for the Water Tower Decommissioning & Watermain Replacement Project
- Community & Healthcare ServicesInformation on facilities and local community resources
- Education & ChildcareSchools, daycares & early childhood programs
- Housing & Real EstateIncludes subdivision information and rental contacts
- Community OrganizationsContact information and volunteer opportunities
- Places of WorshipPlaces of Worship
- Welcoming Francophone CommunitiesWelcoming Francophone Communities
