Richmond West
Welcome to the Richmond West neighbourhood updates page! This page covers issues I’m working on that are specific to the Richmond West neighbhourhood.
WEEKLY UPDATES: Please also check my Weekly Updates page which contains many local topics and issues occurring in the Waverley West ward – and some relevant City issues.
Please also know you can contact me anytime with questions or concerns.
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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Intersection Lights & Re-alignment: Lee & Waverley
Traffic lights are being installed at the intersection of Lee Blvd and Waverley Street. Roadwork is being done to align Lee Blvd on either side of Waverley to accommodate the traffic lights. We anticipate this project to take a couple of weeks. This is a highly needed...
Traffic Alert! Temporary Closure Kenaston & Waverley Monday September 25th
Street closures affecting Kenaston and Waverley Monday September 25th. Both streets will be closed for approximately 15 minutes after 6:30 p.m. to allow for electrical work to be completed. Thank you for your patience and for using an alternative route. Northbound and...
Your Input– South Winnipeg Recreation Campus
The South Winnipeg Recreation Campus (SWRC) is a new regional recreation facility that will be built on Bison Drive west of Frontier Trail and east of Kenaston Boulevard. Communities in southwest Winnipeg are growing and a new recreation facility is needed to meet...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Richmond West
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Richmond West neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make our...
Coyote Sightings
I’ve been receiving many reports on coyote sightings and some confrontations where people have been chased or growled at. I spoke with two conservation officers from the Government of Manitoba’s Conservation Department. - here is a summary: Please read this...
Recreation Update
Young Luke, his dad and friends were having a great time dunking balls at the very busy basketball court in Bhagat Singh Park recently! That basketball court must be one of the busiest in the City! I’ve received many requests for new and upgraded recreational...
Construction Notice – De Vos Rd from Pembina Hwy to End
2022 GRAVEL RESURFACING PROGRAM DE VOS RD FROM PEMBINA HWY TO END This street will receive gravel resurfacing and enhanced maintenance as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. In spring of 2022, the City of Winnipeg received $800,000.00...
Public Hearing Notice – 65 Kirkbridge Drive
The public can register to speak to the proposed rezoning on land located at 65 Kirkbridge Drive: PUBLIC HEARING ASSINIBOIA COMMUNITY, Council Building, 510 Main Street Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. All persons who would like to submit their comments to a...
Construction Notice – Blackwood Bay from Marrington Rd to Marrington Rd
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM BLACKWOOD BAY FROM MARRINGTON RD TO MARRINGTON RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter...
Your Feedback – Protecting & Growing Winnipeg’s Urban Forest
Over the past few years, I’ve held multiple tree plantings. Residents have planted upwards of 1,200 trees on City and private property. I encourage you to read Winnipeg’s Urban Forest Strategy – not only does it provide an excellent overview of the current status of...
Pop Up Pooch Park in Waverley West Ward
I’ve received many requests to install an off leash dog park in the Waverley West ward. This is a challenge because all the land designated for public parks space is designated for humans and not specifically for an off leash dog park. Doggies are allowed but only if...
Sandusky Drive Turning Lane
I continue to receive many calls about the back up of traffic on Sandusky Drive entering onto Waverley. In 2016, I had the Public Service study the area and they produced a Sandusky Drive report. At that time the volume of traffic did not merit a northbound turning...
Construction Notice – Glenacres Cr – Millstream Wy to Millstream Wy
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM GLENACRES CR – MILLSTREAM WY to MILLSTREAM RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2021 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter sent...
Spring Cleanup – Our City & Neighbourhoods
The snow is almost gone, rains are helping clean our city – and those 80 km hour winds this past winter have strewn garbage everywhere! City of Winnipeg Over the next five to six weeks, the City is conducting its annual spring cleanup of streets, pathways,...
Richmond West Selected for Pilot on Speed Reduction
The City of Winnipeg engineers have selected a portion of the Richmond West neighbourhood to be part of the Reduced Speed Neighbourhood Pilot study: Richmond West (bounded by Pembina Highway, Perimeter Highway, Waverley Street/Tim Sale Drive and Sandusky...
3 Way Stop Signs Approved – Keslar and Bairdmore
Since 2018, I’ve had this intersection studied every two years to see if a 3 way stop sign met criteria, and finally, the public service is recommending the installation of a 3-way stop sign at Keslar Road and Bairdmore Blvd. I’ve received many calls from residents...
2737 Pembina Development
On January 7, 2022, the Assiniboia Community Committee approved the rezoning application for 2737 Pembina Highway, a new multi-family development in Richmond West. The property is located on the west side of Pembina Highway and is adjacent to the CN Lettelier...
International Mother Language Plaza
Photos: Doug Little Thank you media for covering this important project! CBC: Plaza and monument celebrating diverse languages unveiled in Winnipeg See: Video Listen: New monument gives space for people to gather and show respect for linguistic diversity Winnipeg Free...
Hawstead Road – Engineer’s Recommendation
In 2019 residents of Hawstead reached out to me to look at the speed and traffic volumes on Hawstead Road. See details of the Hawstead Road Traffic Calming Pilot. The City of Winnipeg conducted a pilot of one potential solution, which stimulated much discussion with...
Kirkbridge Drive Traffic Calming
Kirkbridge Drive provides a key connector access route to the neighbourhood of South Pointe and the new community of Waverley West. Kirkbridge Drive is a collector street with multiple curves and blind spots. There is a 30 km school zone, but excessive speeding is...
Construction Notice – Glenacres Cr – Millstream Wy to Millstream Wy
2021 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM GLENACRES CR – MILLSTREAM WY to MILLSTREAM RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2021 Local Street Renewal Program. Construction Start:...
Left-turn Signal – Pembina/Dalhousie/Bairdmore (south) Intersection
I’ve received many requests for the installation of a left turn signal at Pembina/Dalhousie/Bairdmore (south) intersection. I had the engineers in the Public Works department study this intersection in 2017 (See Report) and then had them go out this past summer and...
Putting Down Roots
Photo Credit: SOU'WESTER Great tree planting in fall of 2020! Over 100 trees planted – thank you Susie Strachan of the Sou’wester community newspaper for covering this great activity! Putting down roots By: Susie Strachan Posted: 09/25/2020 Young trees found new...
Hawstead Road Traffic Calming Pilot
Residents of Hawstead Road reached out to me in early 2019 to see what I could do to calm the speeding traffic and reduce the volume of traffic on Hawstead Road. I requested the engineers in the Public Works department study the problems and report back. In spring of...
Traffic Calming on Hawstead
In early January 2019 – residents of Hawstead Road contacted me to discuss speed and traffic volumes on their street. A meeting was organized at Smittie’s to hear their concerns. Following that meeting, I moved a motion to have the Public Works Department engineers...
Controlled Intersection – Sandusky Drive
On May 31, 2016, I had the Winnipeg Public Service to conduct a traffic study to determine if a controlled intersection or widening of the Sandusky Drive northbound turning lane is warranted due to existing traffic from Kirkbridge Park that backs up at the...
Traffic Study – Left Turn Signal at Pembina Highway and Bairdmore Boulevard / Dalhousie Drive (North)
I’ve had many request for a left turn signal on northbound Pembina Highway turning west onto Bairdmore Boulevard (north intersection). There is an increase in southbound Pembina traffic and an increase in north bound traffic. Many vehicles end up turning left off...
Traffic Study – Marrington Road and Kirbridge Park
I received many calls to see if City engineers could improve pedestrian safety when accessing Kirkbridge Park. Marrington Road is a ‘cut through’ and has high volumes of traffic. Because of the park, many residents walk across the street to access it. On the east side...
Traffic Study – Keslar Road and Bairdmore Boulevard
With the growth in the new neighbourhoods in Waverley West (South Pointe, Prairie Pointe and the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater) many roads are taking on more volumes of traffic. Bairdmore and Keslar Rd’s have seen an increase in traffic volumes and residents have been...
Speed Study and Traffic Count – Hawstead Road
Residents of Hawstead Rd contacted me in January of 2020 seeking help to see if traffic calming measures could be installed on their street. Hawstead is a ‘cut through’ street and has very high volumes of traffic. On February 4, 2019, I moved a motion to have the...
The Halo
Years of planning, and now this new development in Waverley West ward received finally approved. These two apartment towers ( north tower – 15 stories, south tower – 16 stories) will be constructed at 3015 Pembina Highway (former car dealership site). The two towers...
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...
Traffic Study – Tim Sale Drive And Kirkbridge Drive
On January 8, 2019 – The Public Works Committee asked that the public works department study and report back in 180 days (June or July). The Assiniboia Community Committee passed the following motion: WHEREAS school catchments for South Pointe School extend into...
Traffic Study – Marrington Road And Kirbridge Park
On January 8, 2019 – The Public Works Committee asked that the public works department study and report back in 180 days (June or July). The Assiniboia Community Committee passed the following motion: WHEREAS Marrington Road is a key connector to Kirkbridge Drive...
Traffic Study – Left Turn Signal At Pembina And Bairdmore
On January 8th – The Public Works Committee asked that the public works department study and report back in 180 days (June or July). The Assiniboia Community Committee passed the following motion: WHEREAS southbound traffic on Pembina Highway is increasing due to the...
Traffic Calming On Hawstead Rd
In early January 2019, I met with Jane R. and a group of residents who live on Hawstead Rd. to discuss the history of the traffic volumes and current traffic volume conditions. Hawstead is a residential ‘cut through’ road for many people wanting to access either the...
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...
New Climbing Net In Bairdmore Park
Huge congratulations and thank you to the Bairdmore School Parent Advisory Council for holding bake sales, movie nights, plant sales and more bake sales to help contribute to the new playstructure net recently installed in Bairdmore Park. And thank you for...
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...
A Fix to Rooming-House Problem Near U of M
Here is an overview of another potential development on Pembina Highway. I encourage you to read this comprehensive overview. Thank you to the Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important project: A fix to rooming-house problem near U of M Winnipeg Free...
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...
Kirkbridge Park & Richmond West Neighbourhoods Association
I'm very pleased to be a part of the resurrection of the Richmond West Neighbourhoods Association! The RWNA was very active a few years back in the improvement of Kirkbridge Park, and we are currently working on a number of new initiatives, challenges and...
Kirkbridge Park Upgrades – June 10 Community Meeting
We have an opportunity to complete some upgrades to Kirkbridge Park, and I would like to hear YOUR thoughts! Would you like to see additional benches installed? More trees? Washroom facilities? Or something else? Our parks are a vital component of our community,...
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