Fairfield Park
Welcome to the neighbourhood of Fairfield Park! This page provides updates on issues I am working on, and information Fairfield Park residents may be interested in. Much gratitude to the VOLUNTEERS of the Richmond West – Fairfield Park Residents Association for all the advocacy, events and activities they do to improve the quality of life for residents!
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The Arc Opens
Photos Credit: MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Welcoming students from all around the world. So wonderful to have this beautiful, safe accommodation! Thank you Henry and team! Thank you Winnipeg Free Press for covering this interesting news. Fire on upper...
Bison Pointe III Apratments
Bison Pointe III apartments are located on the south side of Bison Drive between Barnes Street and Pembina Highway in the Fairfield Park neighbourhood. The development includes a six-storey multifamily apartment building encompassing 69 dwelling units to the south of...
Barnes Street Residential Development
This development is located on the west side of Barnes Street, between Bison Drive and Lee Boulevard, in the Fairfield Park Neighbourhood of the Waverley West Ward. A one-storey church building with a floor area of approximately 17,400 square feet is currently located...
Traffic Calming on Lee Blvd
The City of Winnipeg conducted a speed and traffic calming study of Lee Boulevard in 2018. At that time the Public Service did not recommend any traffic calming infrastructure be applied to the residential section of Lee Boulevard. Multi-family dwellings on Shore...
PUBLIC CONSULTATION on Proposed Phase Two-Student Housing Apts
Photo: Street View of proposed 2537 Pembina Building (Phase 2) – Looking West Pembina Highway is growing up and I would like to ask you to offer your comments/insight to the developer! There is a PUBLIC CONSULTATION on Proposed Phase Two of the Student Housing...
Bison Pointe Pathway Widening
I’m very pleased to announce this heavily used connector pathway is being widened! Located between the Mosaic and Bison Pointe. This pathway is a key connector to many multi-family units, and the neighbourhood of Fairfield Park and provides excellent access to Bison...
Traffic Study – Lee Boulevard and Waverley Street
Residents contacted me because they were concerned about speeding on Lee Boulevard. Excessive development in the area, combined with residents from the apartments using Lee Blvd to exist vs Bison Rd seems to be resulting in much speeding on the entire length of Lee...
Traffic Study – Keslar Road
Residents were contacting me asking for improved safety and traffic calming measures on Keslar Road. Many new homes and apartments had been constructed on Lee Blvd. There is a playstructure and park located on Keslar, and many children and families were now using...
Restricting Through-Traffic on Lee Boulevard
In the first phase of development in Waverley West B – North Town Road will be extended south to Lee Blvd. North Town Road will collect traffic from the two new schools, and direct the traffic onto an upgraded section of Lee Blvd (west of Waverley). See image of new...
Video Shows Arson Suspects at High-Rise Fire
Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO Video camera recordings indicate the fire at 2525 Pembina appears to be arson. If you have seen anything suspicious, even the smallest occurrence that seems odd, please contact Winnipeg Police at 204-986-6222. Thank...
30km School Zone, Speed Tables & 3-Way Stop Signs on Kelsar Ave
New 30km school zone signs and two new speed tables were recently installed on Keslar Ave following a motion to study speed and safety on this street. I’ve received inquires as to why the 30km school zone signs went in. The City of Winnipeg is authorized to install...
Kirkbridge Park Playstructure Upgrade
As part of the ongoing upgrade of Kirkbridge Park upgrades, the final design has been selected for the toddler playstructure improvements (playstructure at Bairdmore / Sandusky entrance). The swing set and larger monkey bar structure are in good condition and are...
Update On New Housing On Pembina, University Crescent And Snow Street
I’ve prepared an update that highlights ALL the new apartments being constructed on Pembina Highway and University Crescent. There are over 1200 units, that are one, two and three bedrooms. All of these units have been approved over the past 4 ½ years and all are...
Bison-Shore Valve Replacement Work – August 9, 2019 Evening
On the night of Friday August 9, 2019 crews will be shutting down a section of the Shore Street feedermain, near Shore Street and Bison Drive, in order to facilitate valve replacement work. The water main shut down will not affect water supply to any customers,...
Traffic Study – Keslar Road
In June 2018, I moved a motion to have the Winnipeg Public Service to conduct a traffic study to determine if the following are warranted: Traffic calming measures for Keslar Road. Three-way stop sign at Keslar Road and Langley Bay. Three-way stop sign at Keslar Road...
Waverley Heights, Richmond West & Fairfield Park – My Comments On Bus Routes – Please Share Yours
RESIDENTS OF WAVERLEY HEIGHTS, RICHMOND WEST & FAIRFIELD PARK TODAY Transit starts a series of 'public engagements' regarding the PROPOSED bus route changes to connect to the new SouthWest transitway opening in 2020. These public engagements will take place in a...
History Of The Fairfield Park Name
Prepared by the City of Winnipeg Archives Last Revised: March 21, 2019 See Report Here Staff noted that while much of the growth and development of the Fairfield Park area has taken place over the last 20 years, the name “Fairfield” has a longer history. One...
Student Housing – 2525 Pembina Hwy
Watch Live Camera of Construction Site See Short Video: Architect’s Rendition of 2525 Pembina Highway Construction has begun on The Arc, a new 570 bed mixed-use student housing community, located directly across from the entrance of the University of Manitoba's main...
Community Tours New Southeast Collegiate
We’ve all been watching the construction of the new Southeast Collegiate on Lee Boulevard and I thought it would be great if the community could have a sneak peak inside the Collegiate before the official opening in Fall of 2018. I reached out to the amazing staff and...
Kirkbridge Park Upgrades
Kirkbridge Park receives $345,000 investment in park upgrades Very exciting to see this three year project become a reality! I’ve worked with the Richmond West Neighbourhood Association and area residents to identify and prioritize upgrades. Community parks play a...
OPEN HOUSE at Southeast Collegiate for Area Residents
I reached out to Ms Sheryl McCorrister, of Southeast Collegiate to ask if area residents could have a tour of the facility and learn more about activities, and opportunities now associated with this beautiful brand new facility. Ms McCorrister and staff were extremely...
Student Housing Complex Approved
A few years of work to make this student housing project a reality at 2525 Pembina Hwy across from University of Manitoba! Very pleased to be working with the team at Campus Suites to bring this complex to life! The is a high level artistic image of what will...
Expropriation of Land Moving Forward for Recreation Campus
It is important to understand, the City is able to secure additional land to expand the site. Qualico is an excellent 'city building partner' and extensive negotiations are occurring on a regular basis to ensure this site will be built to meet the communities growing...
Kirkbridge Park Improvements
I’m very pleased to announce funding for upgrades in Kirkbridge Park and a decision on the baseball diamond fencing. The park upgrades and fencing discussion have been a year in the making, thus a rather lengthy update on this page. I am also available to discuss...
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