Road and Drainage Upgrades for Sandy Bay Reserve
Official title: Sandy Bay Road Upgrades
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation wants to fix 2.2 km of roads and drainage on their Sandy Bay reserve in Saskatchewan. The existing roads have blocked culverts, deep ruts, and washed-out sections. The project includes new culverts, ditch improvements, and reshaping roads for better drainage.
Why This Matters
Live on Sandy Bay reserve? These road repairs could make your daily commute safer and prevent flooding near your home. The drainage fixes should reduce washouts that cut off access during heavy rains.
What Could Change
If approved, construction would happen in two phases, starting downstream and working up. Roads would be reshaped with proper crowns and side slopes. New metal culverts would replace blocked or missing ones at driveways and intersections.
Key Issues
- How will drainage flow be managed during construction?
- What environmental protections will be in place during vegetation clearing?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.