Regina Construction IV

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by gecho111

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-airport-zoning-1.7506252

The airport zoning change is unfortunate. Severely reduces the value of that chunk of land along Parliament Avenue that was opened up when they connected it to the Lewvan a decade ago. There was a cluster of 3 storey apartments planned for in there.

And airliners a way more quiet than they were 30 years ago.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Originally Posted by Stormer

And airliners a way more quiet than they were 30 years ago.

That 9:00pm-ish cargo plane is still going though.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

That 9:00pm-ish cargo plane is still going though.

Is that the old DC-10? I recall it used to take off at about 05:30.

[Draftsman]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Is that the old DC-10? I recall it used to take off at about 05:30.

CargoJet operates a Boeing 757-200. It flies YXE-YQR-YWG and then returns a few hours later from YWG-YQR-YXE.
Cargo airlines do not have strict arrival/departure times (unlike passengers airlines) as each flight depends on loading/unloading time at each airport. It just depends on how much cargo they are carrying.

We never had DC-10 cargo planes. You are confusing it with the three-holer that did operate into/out of YQR - the Boeing 727, which was one of the loudest passenger/cargo jets flying. Less than 35 still operate worldwide today (out of a total 1832 that were built).

[gecho111]

Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

That 9:00pm-ish cargo plane is still going though.

They retired that one 5 or 6 years ago. I always had to pause what I was watching if the window was open as it flew right over the house.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Originally Posted by gecho111

They retired that one 5 or 6 years ago. I always had to pause what I was watching if the window was open as it flew right over the house.

It may have changed times, but man it was so obvious when it was coming in or leaving. Even worse when they were doing the runway construction. The East-West runway goes over my neighbourhood.

[gecho111]

Stopped by the Holy Rosary school demo twice, just sorting rubble both times so I only took pictures the first time. I think they are trying to avoid mixing the concrete with the bricks. Also stopped at the Emerald Park Coop cardlock site.

https://imgur.com/a/regina-sk-early-april-akoCc73

Short flyover of the Bypass diverging diamond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsfRGpazufU

Forgot to mention that excavation has started on the Ronald McDonald House lot.

[Stormer]

USDA Report Casts New Doubt on Planned Viterra Crush Plant

https://m.farms.com/news/usda-report-casts-new-doubt-on-planned-viterra-crush-plant-225800.aspx

[Stormer]

The City took out a $16.5 million permit for expansion of the transit garages at 333 Winnipeg.

[gecho111]

Originally Posted by Stormer

USDA Report Casts New Doubt on Planned Viterra Crush Plant

https://m.farms.com/news/usda-report-casts-new-doubt-on-planned-viterra-crush-plant-225800.aspx

The water pipeline built for it in 2023 cost $70 million, back door subsidy courtesy of the Water Security Agency. Part of it also feeds the Cargill plant. But there is a 23 km section of 20" cast iron pipe going over to Inland Drive from where it branches near Sherwood Forest with directional drilling performed at Wascana Creek, the bypass, highway 6 and Inland Drive.

[LuluBobo]

The Viterra project is over. It's just a matter of waiting until the big announcement. The merger killed it.

The SE wind project is massive and will completely transform the skyline for 50 km SW/S/SE of Regina. I'm curious on employment numbers. Construction will be huge, but even permanent staff could get close to 100 at full build out.

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by LuluBobo

The Viterra project is over. It's just a matter of waiting until the big announcement. The merger killed it.

The SE wind project is massive and will completely transform the skyline for 50 km SW/S/SE of Regina. I'm curious on employment numbers. Construction will be huge, but even permanent staff could get close to 100 at full build out.

It’s going to be epic can’t wait

[The mayor]

https://www.redleafpulp.com/project/?
Watched a podcast yesterday they said construction is starting soon and it’s going to cost $650 million unbelievable
Red leaf plant , the plant is going to be absolutely massive with about 130 employees

[The mayor]

Yes, depending on size and location, wind turbines can be considered high-rise structures. While residential wind turbines are typically smaller, large-scale wind turbines, especially offshore, can reach heights comparable to or exceeding tall buildings.
Here's why:
Height:
Wind turbines are designed to capture wind at higher altitudes where wind speeds are typically greater. Large turbines can have towers that are several hundred feet high.
Hub Height:
The "hub height" (the distance from the ground to the center of the blades) for large-scale turbines can be over 300 feet.
Regina could soon getting over 80 new wind turbine towers at a very large height
Saskatoon is the Paris of the prairies which is true, but Regina could become the Dubai of the prairies , some consider these towers to be high-rise towers just like the CN tower

[gecho111]

I figured Holy Rosary would be fully knocked down by today, but there is still a little bit standing. https://imgur.com/a/9FkMoIl

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by gecho111

I figured Holy Rosary would be fully knocked down by today, but there is still a little bit standing. https://imgur.com/a/9FkMoIl

Thank you so much for the photos. Is there anything planned for that site?

[gecho111]

Originally Posted by The mayor

Thank you so much for the photos. Is there anything planned for that site?

The Archdiocese of Regina bought the building site, and city bought the park for $1. New owner plans consultations with community, so there just took the opportunity to get the land and will decide what to do with it later.

https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/holy-rosary-school-to-be-demolished-land-sold-after-closure

[Stormer]

This project is now fully framed in with window and doors. It will be interesting to see how it does with 0 parking stalls. I believe this is first project like this under the new zoning bylaw.



https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/27950108/1878-toronto-street-regina-general-hospital

[The mayor]

City of Regina takes first steps toward revitalizing Taylor Field property
https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/c...evitalizing-former-taylor-field-property

[gecho111]

New retail going up at 4th & Lewvan where they tore down the last piece of the nursing college. Still nothing in the big plot of land earmarked for grocery.