Released November 10, 2026
WEYBURN, SK – Weyburn City Council has approved the next phase of planning for the City’s aquatic facility project, moving forward with more detailed design and costing to prepare for potential external funding opportunities.
Council received an updated estimate from the project’s cost consultants for the City’s current aquatic facility design. The preliminary estimate puts the project at approximately $37 million. Known as a Class D estimate, it provides an early look at potential project costs before more detailed design work is completed.
Council authorized Administration to advance the City’s current facility proposal into the schematic design phase and proceed with a Request for Proposals for construction management services.
This next phase will further develop the facility design and provide a more detailed Class C cost estimate. The updated costing will give Council a clearer picture of the project’s financial requirements, help identify where changes in design may be needed to stay within budget and support future funding applications.
“Before we can make decisions about construction, we need a clearer understanding of what this facility will cost and how we’re going to pay for it,” said Mayor Jeff Richards.
“Moving to a Class C estimate gives us more reliable numbers to work with, helps us understand what adjustments may be needed and puts Weyburn in a stronger position to pursue outside funding that could reduce the cost to local taxpayers.”
Continuing project planning is an important step in positioning Weyburn to pursue external infrastructure funding that could help reduce the financial impact on local taxpayers.
The City has submitted an expression of interest for the federal Build Communities Strong Fund. Further planning and cost validation will help strengthen the City’s readiness for future funding opportunities. External funding has not been approved or guaranteed at this time.
To respect the ongoing petition process, Council also updated its November 10, 2025, aquatic facility resolution at Monday’s meeting.
The updated resolution allows planning on the City’s current design to continue without making a final decision on which facility will be built or affecting the outcome of the Court process or any potential referendum.
The aquatic facility project team is also preparing preliminary design information and Class D estimates for the two-tank facility outlined in the petition.
Next Steps
With Council’s approval on Monday, the project will move into schematic design with further refined costing to achieve a Class C cost estimate.
Residents and community groups will also have opportunities to provide input as the designs take shape, with engagement planned for early 2027.
Council will receive another update on the aquatic facility project at its Nov. 23 regular meeting.
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