The City of Yorkton is set to begin a major underground pipe replacement project on Dalebrooke Drive starting May 17, 2026. The work, which focuses on the stretch between Lakeview Road and Mountview Road, aims to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure and is expected to be finished by September 30, 2026.
This project is part of an ongoing effort to address failing infrastructure in the community. According to the city, adjacent water mains in this corridor are between 50 and 63 years old and have experienced more than seven times the national average for water main breaks. With nearly 20 kilometres of the city’s 300-kilometre network already beyond its intended lifespan, officials are working to accelerate the pace of these necessary updates.
The project scope includes replacing both water and sewer mains, installing new service connections, and upgrading manholes and valves. Additionally, the city is coordinating with SaskEnergy to complete gas line improvements alongside the work. Once the underground pipes are installed, the project will also include road reconstruction, new pavement, curbs, and sidewalks.
To fund this accelerated replacement, the Yorkton City Council approved a 2026 budget that includes a 3.85 per cent tax increase and a boost to infrastructure funding by more than $1.2 million. Residents will also see changes to their utility bills this year, as water rates rose by 4 per cent, combined with a $5 monthly base rate increase, bringing the typical household bill to about $84.95.
Connor Hunt, the city’s Director of Environmental Services, noted that this work was determined to be critically required under the city’s infrastructure strategy. Residents and drivers should expect temporary road closures, detours, and construction noise in the area throughout the summer. For more information regarding the project, residents can contact the office of the Director of Public Works, Aron Hershmiller, at 306-828-2474.
