YORKTON – Yorkton City Council has approved a five-year capital plan required to maintain access to a key federal funding program for major infrastructure work.
The plan is tied to the Canada Community-Building Fund, which provides the city with about $1 million each year to support large-scale projects.
Administration says submitting the plan to the province by March 31 is mandatory under the funding agreement. Without it, the city risks losing access to the annual grant.
The document outlines a broad list of potential projects over the next five years, ranging from roadwork and drainage improvements to major investments in water, wastewater and landfill infrastructure.
Officials stress that the plan is not a finalized capital budget but rather a forward-looking guide showing how Yorkton is preparing for future infrastructure demands.
Among the largest projected investments are upgrades to the city’s water system, including new wells, transmission lines and treatment plant improvements. Plans also include continued work on wastewater infrastructure, with funding set aside for system analysis and long-term renewal projects.
The landfill is another major focus, with proposed work including expansion, new cells, and eventual closure and capping of older areas.
Roadways and traffic infrastructure are also prominently featured, including intersection upgrades along Highway 9, storm sewer improvements, and ongoing reconstruction work tied to York Road and other major routes.
In addition to core infrastructure, the plan identifies potential upgrades to city facilities, including the Gallagher Centre, parks, pathways, transit, and the municipal airport.
Altogether, the five-year outlook includes more than $200 million in potential capital spending, with roughly $100 million identified as projects requiring external funding.
Administration notes the list will continue to evolve as priorities shift, costs are refined and new needs emerge. The plan will be updated annually and brought back to council for approval.
Officials say the goal is to demonstrate long-term planning to senior levels of government while positioning the city to secure funding and deliver projects that support growth in Yorkton and across east-central Saskatchewan.
