REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is touting a new initiative to update residents on the progress of its capital projects.
The province is launching monthly construction updates, which it says will provide regular infrastructure project updates on major construction and capital developments across Saskatchewan.
While the government has provided capital updates in the past for major projects, including ones marking milestones in health care and hospital builds, these updates will now be done on a regular monthly basis and will be shared in a monthly news release posted on the government’s website.
According to Minister for SaskBuilds Sean Wilson, these updates “are an opportunity to share construction progress and acknowledge the collaboration behind this project and many others across this province.
"The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to keeping people informed about the work being done to renew, expand and strengthen the infrastructure that communities rely on every day.”
The first update was held on a blustery, snowy Monday morning as construction was ongoing at the soon-to-be Regina long-term care home.
Construction is under way, with cranes, equipment and work activity visible at the site, but it is still early days for the project. The facility is expected to be completed and open by October 2028.
“Graham Construction crews have been busy for the past year or so preparing the site and laying the foundation for what will soon be home to many,” said Minister of Rural and Remote Health Lori Carr. “We are committed to providing seniors and individuals in long-term care with safe, comfortable space to live.”
Carr said the Regina specialized home will provide dedicated care for residents with dementia, acquired brain injury and complex behavioural needs. It will be a multi-storey building that “puts residents care at the forefront by creating a home-like environment. The facility will feature individual rooms and indoor and outdoor multi-purpose spaces to enhance the resident's quality of life.”
“As we age our goal is always to remain in our own homes as long as we can but as you know that when the time comes we have a safe comfortable and caring place to transition to and still be near our families.”
Carr said the 2026-27 provincial budget includes $100 million going to advance construction of the specialized long-term care home project. When completed, it will house 240 beds, which Carr said is part of the government's 2021 promise to add 600 long-term care beds in Regina.
