Archive of items on Civic Operations themes 2022

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Items for 2022

December

December 24 -- City of Prince Rupert brings end to State of Local Emergency  NCR

December 23 -- Friday State of Local Emergency update notes of two new watermain breaks overnight, since resolved, progress in other areas NCR

December 23 -- MLA Jennifer Rice includes evacuation concerns for community, as she raises Prince Rupert infrastructure challenges in letter to Federal government  NCR

December 22 -- Tuesday State of Local Emergency Update notes of no new City Watermain breaks, with one active break under repair  NCR

December 21 -- Wednesday State of Local Emergency update from City of Prince Rupert notes of additional water line break, ongoing assessment of current and emerging conditions  NCR

December 20 -- Additional contractor on duty for current freeze issues, concerns for week's end and thaw for City of Prince Rupert  NCR

December 20 -- City charts road closures owing to ongoing water repair work   NCR

December 19 -- City of Prince Rupert update on water issues notes of three breaks and assistance of contractors  NCR

December 19 -- In follow up to Local State of Emergency, People for Public Infrastructure call for local politicians to speak at Public Forum NCR

December 19 -- North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice outlines her steps to assist City in response to State of Local Emergency  NCR

December 17 -- Sixteen Minute Special Council Session  charts situation facing City's Water Supply an doffers information for the public on what's ahead  NCR

December 17 -- City of Prince Rupert declares State of Local Emergency due to Escalating Water Breaks NCR

December 16 -- Crestview work moves into Second day on city's east side NCR

December 15 -- As Holiday period approaches, City of Prince Rupert outlines the Solid Waste Collection schedule  NCR

December 15 -- Water infrastructure issues sends City Crews to Crestview area NCR

December 12 -- City's Landfill Site, Public Works Department to Close Wednesday for Staff appreciation and training NCR

December 8 -- Councillor seeks update on Civic Operations plans for move to MacCarthy property  NCR

December 7 -- Councillor Cunningham seeks a quicker response to recalcitrant property owners on snow/ice removal  NCR

December 2 -- City of Prince Rupert Urbaloo Closed owing to frozen pipes  NCR


November

November 23 -- Council approves MFA borrowing plan for McBride Street work, hears of additional cost over runs NCR

November 23 -- Ocean Centre Bus Pull out project behind schedule, likely not to be fully completed until next spring NCR

November 23 -- City's water infrastructure planning makes for discussion Monday at Council sessions NCR

November 21 -- More City Contract Awards for CT Northern Contractors NCR 

November 21 -- Council to be asked for authorization for Short Term Borrowing towards McBride Street Work NCR 

November 21 -- Community Group Presentation/Report from Operations Director to put city's water treatment infrastructure plans into the spotlight NCR

November 15 -- Newly created Civic Action group to seek presentation time with Prince Rupert City Council on public infrastructure concerns NCR

November 7 -- Newly formed Community group set to keep concerns over potential privatization of civic assets in public view  NCR

November 4 -- City of Prince Rupert adds bright yellow Bollards to McBride Street as traffic safety feature NCR

November 3 -- City of Prince Rupert reminds residents of Change to Garbage/Rcycling collection cycle for Remembrance Week  NCR

November 2 -- City makes note of changing seasons and plans for winter snow removal ahead for Prince Rupert  NCR

November 1 -- First Road Salting of the season as cold front moves in following Monday rains NCR

October

October 31 -- CN Waterfront Staton project work is moving along  NCR

October 28 -- Detour in place for westbound travellers at McBride and Third Avenue West NCR

October 27 -- City of Prince Rupert opens tender process for public works facility work on Chamberlain  NCR

October 26 -- Major project Update counts four as completed; with second wave of projects at less than 25 percent progress  NCR

October 19 -- Concerns over city's water partnership plans spur on community organizing meeting in Prince Rupert  NCR

October 18 -- McBride Street reopens to traffic after four month infrastructure project NCR

October 17 -- McBride Street closure for Tuesday marks near end to months long infrastructure project  NCR

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October 14 -- With water infrastructure a focus for City a new job posting looks to fit someone into a pipe fitters post  NCR

October 11 -- City seeks a little help from residents on Sidewalk maintenance  NCR

October 11 -- McBride Street progress over long weekend NCR

October 4 -- McBride Street Closures planned for today NCR

September 

September 22 -- McBride Street work now awaits break in weather for paving work  NCR

September 20 -- Fencing goes up around proposed Civic Operations building on Portage Road, though no timeline for project announced as of yet  NCR

September 14 -- Pace for Ocean Centre Bus Pullout construction moves forward with lane closure announcement for Thursday  NCR

September 8 -- Paving program for Bill Murray Way to Kwinitsa Station on for today NCR

August

August 31 -- City of Prince Rupert relays road advisory for Park Avenue owing to Infrastructure repair NCR

August 31 -- Water Shut off for Industrial Park area planned for tonight  NCR

August 29 -- August was a good run for Paving, with much accomplished but still a fair bit to do NCR

August 29 -- Fencing up for Ocean Centre Bus Pullout, but progress slow for project start NCR

August 29 -- City's CN Waterfront project gains approving review from Tourism journalist, though local residents may have a few questions on its progress NCR

August 24 -- Completion of Woodworth Dam, update on McBride Street work frame Major Projects Review for Council   NCR

August 23 -- City of Prince Rupert seeks out Bids for SCADA Radio Tower plans  NCR

August 23 -- Traffic light repairs for McBride and Fifth have city urging residents to avoid intersection NCR

August 22 -- Report from Operations Director Pucci tonight for council to chart progress and planning towards compliance themes on environmental wastewater issues   NCR

August 22 -- McBride Street work inches up towards Sixth street with paving seemingly still a bit into the future  NCR

August 19 -- Few signs of momentum to date for proposed Civic Works facility on Portage Avenue  NCR


July

July 28 -- Late August the anticipated period for paving segment of McBride Street work  NCR

July 19 -- Low water pressure in the forecast for the Crestview area Thursday NCR

July 15 -- A Tale of Two Towers ... the Chronicles of Prince Rupert  NCR

July 14 -- Location, Location, Location! City selects High Ground in Crestview area for proposed communication tower for water and wastewater supply   NCR

July 7 -- City announces start of 2022 Paving Program for Prince Rupert streets NCR

June

June 29 -- Slide Show Presentation from Operations Director brings Council up to date of Majory projects progress NCR

June 29 -- Paving contract issued, work to start within month on City's list of road work for 2022 NCR

June 29 -- Wastewater solution plans continue forward as Council approves quest for further funding NCR

June 29 -- Two updates on McBride Street themes Monday night from city staffers NCR

June 27 -- Operations Director to seek approval for additional funding quest for Wastewater project  NCR

June 27 -- Council to Receive report from CFO on required Financial Plan Amendment owing to McBride Street waterline work NCR

June 27 -- Major Projects update to note Woodworth Dam at 98% completion, many other projects continue forward   NCR

June 24 -- City Crews make quick work of latest of infrastructure issues in the downtown core  NCR

June 22 -- Unanticipated expenses to bring amendment to City's Five Year Financial Plan to June 27th Council session  NCR

June 21 -- Twin projects go out for Bid by City of Prince Rupert. NCR

June 15 -- Oil/Fuel prices, contract negotiations to impact city's Operations projections.  NCR

June 15 -- Full replacement for waterline along McBride from Fifth to Third Avenue NCR

June 10 -- McBride Street work expands further down the road towards Third Avenue NCR

June 7 -- Watermain break reduces travel lanes for McBride Street  NCR
June 7 -- Bid period for City's Summer paving program comes to an end  NCR

May

May 31 -- Summer of 2022 Road marking program underway in Prince Rupert  NCR

May 18 -- City of Prince Rupert celebrates deliver of over-sized garbage cans and 'fully live' Solid Waste program  NCR

April

April 22 -- Residents looking for a little light on West Side's Sloan Avenue  NCR

April 22 -- City to work with RCMP on Eat Street Urbaloo concerns  NCR

April 12 -- Sunshine and Street Sweeping on the agenda for Tuesday   NCR

April 11 -- CN Station Project, New RCMP Detachment project both subject of Notice of Transition for Council tonight  NCR

April 6 -- Garbage/Recycling Pick Up Shuffle takes place next week  NCR

March

March 30 -- Council members, Public gain additional overview of city's Public Works Department's plans for MacCarthy GM facility NCR

March 25 -- Just C'mon Down to Lee and Richard's City Truck, Public Works Emporium! NCR

March 16 -- City of Prince Rupert explores more property options as part of Budget proposals  NCR

February

February 10 -- City's Pothole Patrol to work Shawatlans Road area today  NCR

February 9 -- February 11th next date of note towards action on any Angus Apartment clean up  NCR

January

January 26 -- Road Repairs on the horizon as City ramps up plans for remediation work  NCR

January 25 -- Sporadic Bridge closures ahead as work on area adjacent Breakers at Cow Bay and George Hills Way begins NCR

January 24 -- Major Project Timelines topic for review at Prince Rupert City Council tonight  NCR

January 18 -- Percolating potholes highlight challenges ahead for City's Operations workers  NCR

January 13 -- Operations Director pleased with launch of curbside recycling program, notes crews will only get better and better   NCR

January 12 -- Follow Up report from City Operations to come in review of Prince Rupert's Snow Daze of the last month   NCR

January 11 -- City of Prince Rupert to seek out condition assessments for range of municipal buildings  NCR

January 7 -- Snow Removal push on this week ahead of warming temperatures and potential street flooding issues NCR

January 5 -- Prince Rupert Library remains closed through first week of 2022  NCR

January 4 -- Snow removal themes could make for conversation 'icebreaker' or first session of City Council set for next Monday  NCR

January 4 -- New Garbage/Recycling program launches today, as Blue Bin curbsie program starts in Prince Rupert NCR

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