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Alexander Docks Revitalization
Location: 70 Alexander Ave
Developer: The Forks - Go to the Waterfront
Architect: Scatliff Miller Murray | Narratives Inc.
Status: In development
Documents:

• Lease Agreement between The Forks Renewal Corporation and the City of Winnipeg– September 29, 2023
• Update Report No. 4 on the Economic Response and Recovery Plan (ERRP)-Appendix A – Inside Downtown Projects –June 17, 2025

Media:

• Design of new Alexander Docks set to begin this year-CBC News
• On the Docks: Reimagining Winnipeg’s Waterfront-Canadian Architect
• Plan to redevelop Alexander Docks unveiled with $10.8-M price tag–Winnipeg Free Press

Description: The Alexander Docks in the Exchange District are slated for restoration. The Forks Renewal Corporation issued a contract in January 2025 to develop designs for the redevelopment of the historic docks, with work potentially starting in 2025. The final design is expected to be completed by the end of April 2025, though no specific timeline for the reconstruction's completion has been confirmed. Options under consideration include a full rebuild with modern materials, which would have the longest lifespan and lowest maintenance costs but may not preserve the historic look of the docks. Demolition costs are estimated at $700,000, excluding the cost of new construction. The redevelopment plan announced on August 14 2025, will transform the former industrial site into a public waterfront space, is estimated to cost nearly $11 million. The project includes plans for a riverbank park, new streets, and a public plaza, with construction expected to begin next year and be completed by 2027, the city aims to create an attractive destination with green spaces and public art.
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