2023 Archive of items related to Major Projects, and Infrastructure concerns for the City of Prince Rupert

Our quick reference and archive of items related to Major Projects and Infrastructure concerns reviewed by City Council for the 2023 Council Year. Items from around the region will also be archived here.

The Archive of our City Council Meeting Previews, Reviews and Timelines can be found here.  


Items for 2023



October 

October 27 -- City Council's Conversation piece in clear view ... but no conversation on water issues sparked by it on Monday night NCR

October 26 -- City seeks services of an operations Manager as part of Contractor Services Agreement towards elements of water system NCR

October 25 -- City of Prince Rupert forwards Fern Passage Watermain project to Federal Registry for potential comments NCR 

October 23 -- Major Project Progress up for review at Council tonight NCR

October 23 -- Mayor Pond's TED Talk on Roundabouts, wan't the TED Talk Prince Rupert really needed last week NCR

October 20 -- Prince Rupert still awaiting federal funds after major water main break 

October 20 -- Round a bout Rebellion percolates in Prince Rupert NCR

October 20 -- City's newest parking spaces now in use along First Avenue East NCR

October 19 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach takes Tuesday's water line failure to the House of Commons  NCR

October 19 -- Mayor Pond explains Tuesday night water issue to CBC Vancouver as "Armageddon like" NCR

October 18 -- Multiple Water breaks bring return of BOIL WATER NOTICE for Prince Rupert NCR

October 17 -- Watermain break at Montreal Circle has impact on Crestview area residents  NCR

October 17 -- Work of Prince Rupert city crews reopens some main thoroughfares; while others remain active construction sites NCR

October 12 -- City Crews begin to fill in open evacuation sites around Prince Rupert NCR
October 11 -- Province to move forward with Roundabout project and potential Housing plans for Second Avenue West and McBride NCR
October 10 -- Ongoing road closures, safety concerns make for social media theme from weekend NCR
October 6 -- City of Prince Rupert reveals art work destined for new RCMP Detachment building  NCR
October 5 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach raises Prince Rupert infrastructure concerns once again as part of Parliamentary Committee session NCR



September 

September 29 -- Water lines may be leaking, but City Hall's information sharing at times is lacking NCR

September 27 -- First Avenue Parking project sees progress NCR

September 19 -- City of Prince Rupert hopes for Federal answer on infrastructure funding by next month NCR

September 19 -- Mayor Pond highlights infrastructure, quest for funding as Council Staff focus on UBMC Convention NCR

September 15 -- City of Prince Rupert updates Community on the status of water and road repairs NCR
September 14 -- You can't get there from here ... NCR
September 13 -- 4th Avenue West Walkway users continue to wait for update NCR
September 12 -- City calls halt to Property disposition plans in Cow Bay Road area NCR
September 11 -- Construction for new RCMP detachment to Close Third Avenue East for the week NCR
September 8 -- Watch out for potholes ... City to map streets with mobile infrastructure data collection project NCR
September 1 -- Prince Rupert's Tale of Two Staircases  NCR

August

August 31 -- Low Water pressure advisory issued for residents of Crestview area NCR

August 31 -- City Council announces award winners from call for artwork for RCMP detachment build NCR

August 30 -- Two key roadways reopened to public following lengthy closure NCR

August 30 -- Cost increases to Operations renovations at MacCarthy facility make for short discussion at Council Monday NCR

August 28 -- Progress for remediation of 4h Avenue walkway still on hold NCR

August 28 -- Costing for MacCarthy Civic Operations facility spikes NCR

August 24 -- Paving plan for First Avenue East set to roll for Monday NCR

August 22 -- City of Prince Rupert downgrades Boil Water Notice  NCR

August 22 -- Next phase of construction for Prince Rupert 's new RCMP detachment underway NCR

August 18 -- City's Water woes and potential solutions make for strong current of conversation for Special Council Session NCR

August 17 -- City of Prince Rupert water infrastructure borrowing plans move forward following end of AAP process NCR

August 14 -- City launches Bid request process for Bridge repair work on Sixth Avenue East (Hays Creek) and Second Avenue West (Morse Creek) Bridges NCR

August 11 -- Prince Rupert's Transportation plans go to the back burner; future hinges on available funding as time moves forward  NCR

August 11 -- As Waterline issues multiply, City continues quest for funding options towards replacement NCR

August 3 -- Emergency Water Main Repairs prompt precautionary boil water notice in Prince Rupert and reduced  pressure for some 

August 3 -- Another Boil water advisory put in place by Prince Rupert City Hall 

August 3 -- Escalating Water Main breaks continue to keep crews in Prince Rupert working on repairs around the clock 

July

July 27 -- Prince Rupert city staff confront new slew of water breaks amid construction work 

July 27 -- Three new water main breaks as Prince Rupert water system continues to falter 

July 21 -- Prince Rupert Water Boil Alert (video)

July 20 -- City of Prince Rupert issues BOIL WATER notice NCR

July 11 -- Prince Rupert water and sewage replacement (video)

July 11 -- Work on Crestview/Applewaite resumes as parts arrive  NCR

July 7 -- Former Councillor Anna Ashley raises concerns over how City Staff and Current Council are using AAP for loans approval  NCR

July 5 -- City of Prince Rupert starts the clock on Alternative Approval Process  for two infrastructure loan plans  NCR

July 5 -- Walls make for outline for new RCMP detachment in Prince Rupert  NCR

June

June 28 -- City Council set to use Alternative Approval Process towards Infrastructure Loan financing NCR

June 19 -- Crestview Road repairs delayed owing to parts delivery issues NCR

June 16 -- From Boarded up derelict building to newest centrepiece for Prince Rupert waterfront! Former CN Station rises as new home for Wheelhouse Brewing Company  NCR

June 15 -- Odd Eidsvik Park funds to be tapped for 4th Avenue West Pathway study NCR

June 1 -- Cow Bay Go Around arrives Friday night, as water infrastructure work project on First Avenue reaches intersection with Third East NCR

May

May 24 -- Power of Petition, attendance in gallery brings a second look at status of 4th Avenue walkway to downtown NCR

May 23 -- Petition Push calls for City to repair walkway/staircase between 4th Avenue West and 3rd West NCR

May 19 -- First Avenue East Infrastructure work reaches Third Avenue East intersection NCR

May 8 -- City Council members to gain update on financing plans for loan authorizations on infrastructure work NCR

May 5 -- Plans for staircase pathway repairs not on immediate horizon for City Operations Department NCR

April

April 26 -- City Council approves on contract for waterline work; hears of Budget plan for further wastewater work in future NCR

April 24 -- City Staff to outline path forward for waterline plans in Prince Rupert, with work to be led by Coast Tsimshian Northern Contractors Alliance  NCR

April 19 -- Taylor Bachrach keeps Prince Rupert's infrastructure challenges on the Front Burner in Ottawa, with Federal Minister looking towards short term and loner term options for assistance NCR

April 17 -- Woodworth Dam project gains two awards at BC Awards Show  NCR

April 11 -- New RCMP detachment work continues forward as structure footprint takes shape NCR
April 11 -- City's Operations Director to provide blueprint ahead for water infrastructure plans NCR

March

March 31 -- Digging Deep on First Avenue as water line work moves towards fourth month  NCR

March 17 -- Photos and Statements the focus following Province's 65 million dollar infrastructure funding announcement for Prince Rupert NCR

March 17 -- City of Prince Rupert to receive 65 million dollars towards aging water distribution system NCR

March 7 -- Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach raises Prince Rupert infrastructure woes in House of Commons  NCR

March 3 -- Province of BC announces that Infrastructure funding is on the way for Prince Rupert, Port Edward NCR

March 2 -- City of Prince Rupert gains funding for 'innovative wastewater' management system NCR

February

February 24 -- City launches one stop information sharing on Infrastructure themes  NCR

February 23 -- Council approves request to send Water infrastructure planning to RFP process, but more information to come for public  NCR

February 21 -- Technical Memo for Council tonight to outline progress towards Water Treatment procurement plans NCR

February 7 -- Major Projects the focus for latest City of Prince Rupert career opportunity NCR

February 6 -- More support towards City of Prince Rupert's quest for Federal assistance on water infrastructure issues  NCR

January

January 26 -- One month on from Local State of Emergency ending, few updates provided on state of waterline work or reception to recent letter writing campaigns NCR

January 23 -- East Side Slop remediation work moving quickly NCR

January 23 -- City of Prince Rupert Strategic Plan for 2023-26 identifies seven key elements for attention NCR

January 23 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority adds its name to calls for Federal infrastructure assistance for Prince Rupert NCR

January 20 -- Lack of response from elected officials brings cancellation of planned public forum on city's water infrastructure NCR

January 19 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP joins chorus calling on Federal assistance for Prince Rupert's infrastructure issues  NCR

January 12 -- From Daily Updates of late December, to a passing mention in January; Council misses chance for water issues review at Monday session  NCR

January 11 -- Turning on the taps from Woodworth Lake Dam awaits Northern Health approval  NCR

January 10 -- Province offers to prioritize resources towards Prince Rupert water line woes, if Federal Government partners up towards issue NCR

January 9 -- Progress of Major Projects part of review for tonight's Council session NCR

Archive of items for 2022 can be found here

Archive of items for 2021 can be found here

Archive of items for 2020 can be found here

Archive of items for 2019 can be found here
Archive of items for 2018 can be found here
Archive of items for 2017 can be found here
Archive of items for 2016 can be found here
Archive of items for 2015 can be found here

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