The City of Dawson Creek has two different budget streams: Capital Budget and Operating Budget. The Capital Budget covers Capital Projects which contribute to the growth and sustainability of Dawson Creek, while the Operating Budget covers day-to-day costs of maintaining the city.
The 2024 Capital Budget was approved at the Regular Meeting of Council on January 29, 2024. With over 90 projects on the board, Staff will be busy wrapping up projects from previous years, starting the design process for others and entering the building phase on many new initiatives.
Where money comes from
- Carry-forward Capital Reserve
- Conditional Government Grants
- Grants from Gas Funds
- Equipment Pool Reserve
- Interest
- Long-term Borrowing
- Peace River Agreement (PRA)
- Water and Sewer Infrastructure
Where money goes
- Airport
- Drainage
- Equipment
- Facilities
- Paving
- Sewer
- Sidewalks
- Water
Current Projects
Upcoming projects or projects underway will be listed below as information becomes available.
Facilities and Parks
| Airport Control Tower HVAC |
| Update July 18, 2024: Most of the HVAC work is complete on this project. Council has recently approved the addition of direct digital control (DDC) system updates, which are required to finalize this project. |
| Barbaree Park Storm Outfall |
| The storm outfall near the creek at Barbaree Park has begun to collapse. The tender for this project closed on July 11, 2024. If awarded by Council, the expected construction date is in late September due to having to work within the creek in the fish and environmental windows. |
| Cairn Sign Replacement |
| In late winter of 2023, the Alaska Highway Cairn Sign located at the traffic circle was removed for refurbishment. The sign received some necessary upgrades to ensure that it will last well in to the future. The upgraded sign was reinstalled in it's original location at the traffic circle on the far northeast corner of the NAR Park parking lot in April 2024. |
| Dawson Creek Art Gallery Entrance Upgrades |
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This project began as a design to improve accessibility when entering the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. Construction is now underway at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. A temporary entrance has been provided and the building is open during construction.
Update July 18, 2024: The vestibule is now framed and sheathed. The next steps include roofing and installing new windows and doors. The completion of this project is expected in August 2024. |
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Decorative Rock Replacement |
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The decorative rocks around the leisure pool and swirl pool are not in good shape at the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre (KBAC). Many of them are disintegrating and in need of repair. The contract for this project has been awarded. The project will be completed during the annual maintenance shutdown of the KBAC facility from August 17, 2024 to October 11, 2024. The facility will reopen on October 12, 2024. |
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Kin Arena Sports Flooring |
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Sports flooring for the Kin Arena was purchased and is currently being installed. The flooring is designed to be portable, with the intention of installing it each year when the ice is removed in the spring so indoor sports can take place during the summer months. |
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Kin Park Accessible Playground |
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Contractors broke ground at the Kin Park playground site in September 2023 and 90% of the playground equipment was installed before the winter season. Over the past few weeks, contractors installed additional equipment, installed accessible rubber matting, and paved new trail networks connecting the playground to the greater trail system. This playground opened to the public on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Update July 18, 2024: The playground is complete and the grass seed is beginning to grow. The replacement for the damaged slide has been ordered and installation will occur upon delivery. |
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Kin Park Multi-Use Outdoor Courts |
| The new multi-use outdoor court facility in Kin Park was open for play as of Wednesday, August 23, 2023. An engagement session was held on September 15, 2023 and a grand opening ceremony will be held in 2024. |
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Kin Park Trail Network Connections |
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Several new areas within Kin Park have been paved, connecting the new playground and the new multi-use sports courts to the existing trail network.
Update July 18, 2024: Amenities such as bike racks, benches and tables have recently been received. Installation of these amenities should take place within the next two weeks. |
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Memorial Arena Building Upgrades: HVAC |
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The Memorial Arena is receiving a few updates internally, including the BAS HVAC units for heating and cooling the building.
Update July 18, 2024: The HVAC project is progressing relatively smoothly; next steps include installing screw pile foundations for the new air handling unit on the south exterior of the arena. Council has recently approved the addition of direct digital control (DDC) system updates, which are required to finalize this project. |
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Memorial Arena Pad Replacement |
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The Memorial Arena is now closed for the season and the Memorial Arena Pad Replacement is underway.
Update July 18, 2024: All demolition activities on the slab are complete, and the contractor has heat floor loops installed and pressure tested. The sand base has been graded and insulation installed. The dasher board layout has been reviewed, and the next steps include chilled floor installation and reconnecting the ice plants. This project is approximately three weeks behind schedule, so the contractor has increased their crew to include a cross shift to help prevent further delays.
To ensure all ice users have the ability to start their season on time without any hiccups, ice will be installed at the Ovintiv Events Centre. This will provide the crew with enough time to finish this project, as well as to complete Phase 2 of the HVAC system update, repairs and maintenance of the ice plant, and staff training. |
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Rotary Park Playground Upgrade |
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Contractors broke ground at the Rotary Park playground site in September 2023 and 90% of the playground equipment was installed before the 2023/2024 winter season.
Update July 18, 2024: The playground construction and landscaping is complete. The new playground is now open for play as of July 15, 2024. Please stay off the new grass until the end of July. |
Road Works, Streetlights and Utilities
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8 Street Storm Crossing Replacement Between Traffic Circle and Rail |
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The contract for this project was awarded in Fall 2023; however, work was delayed until 2024 with the return of warmer temperatures. Minor work was done in this area to minimize risk until spring of 2024.
Update July 18, 2024: The contractor has completed the pipe replacement, the road and sidewalk repairs, and the landscaping for the culvert crossing replacement near the railroad tracks at 100B Avenue. The next steps for this project include some sidewalk upgrades near the rail crossing upon successful coordination with CN Rail for rail flaggers. |
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96 Avenue from 8 Street to 13 Street Road Rebuild with Storm, Sewer and Water Upgrades |
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The rebuild of 96 Avenue from 8 Street to 13 Street is underway.
Update July 18, 2024: The road surface has been removed on 96 Avenue. Crews are working to replace underground water and sewer utilities before work begins on road base reconstruction. Waterworks changes are complete, and sanitary manhole updates are complete. Storm main upgrades are about 50% complete and sanitary relining remains for the deep utility work. |
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100B Avenue Road Reconstruction |
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The design for this project is nearing completion, and the tender is expected to go out in late July. |
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109 Avenue from 15 Street to 17 Street |
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Update July 18, 2024: Crews have completed the underground utility work on 109 Avenue and have reconstructed the road base. Curb, gutters and sidewalks have been installed. This project is nearing completion. |
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112 Avenue from 7 Street to 8 Street Road Rebuild with Water and Drainage Upgrades |
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This project is now underway as of June 2024. This project requires a new right of way for water mains along the north flank of the Dawson Creek Safeway.
Update July 18, 2024: The contractor began work on this project on July 8, 2024. The road between Safeway and the Dawson Creek Mall on 112 Avenue has been milled and the Contractor is removing road base for reconstruction. The road is being prepared for asphalt pavement. |
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Camarlo Subdivision Phase 3 Road Rebuild, Drainage Upgrades and Streetlights |
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The third phase of the Camarlo Subdivision paving project, which includes water and sewer upgrades, started in May 2024. The project has moved along quickly and crews will soon be paving the area.
Update July 18, 2024: The road in the Camarlo Subdivision has been paved, and landscaping and hydroseeding have been completed. Driveways are completed, and Shaw has reinstated their services. This project has reached substantial completion, which means residents can resume regular use on the road in this area |
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Downtown Traffic Lights |
WhatWe are working with contractors to replace the downtown traffic lights that are currently located at 102 Avenue and 103 Avenue on 10 Street. The lights have been in need of some care and attention for some time now, and we are excited to see this project on the roster for the summer of 2024. Crews plans to close one intersection at a time this summer, working around local events. WhenStarting June 17, 2024 crews will be onsite getting this project underway. The expected project length is six weeks.
WhereCrews will start with the Northwest corner of 10 Street and 103 Avenue. Lane closures will be in place and traffic control will be on site to mitigate traffic issues in the downtown core.
Scope
Update July 18, 2024: This project is underway and four traffic light poles at the 10 Street and 103 Avenue intersection have been replaced. 10 Street and 102 Avenue will be affected in the coming weeks as the work moves to this area next. Crews work closely with downtown business owners to ensure the impact is limited as much as possible. The traffic lights at 10 Street and 103 Avenue have been energized and will be in operation soon. |
Parkhill Transmission Main Water Line |
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Update July 18, 2024: Crews have completed the highway crossings and CN Rail bore crossing required for the Parkhill Transmission Main Water Line. They are now working from Highway 49 southeast to 7th Street to complete the project. 103 Avenue just east of 7 Street is closed for work during this project to complete the looping in of old infrastructure. The anticipated completion date of this project is August 2024. |
Completed Projects
| 2023 Projects |
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| 2022 Projects |
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| 2021 Projects |
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Contact Us
Joe Mottishaw
Capital Projects Manager
Fax 250-782-3352
Telephone 250-784-3621
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