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It was one of the planks in Chad Bachynski’s 2024 campaign platform.
“Poor accessibility with never-ending construction” was one of the reasons Bachynski cited for seeking the mayor’s office. Now, he’s taking the next step on that mission.
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“I’ve learned a lot in in the last year. You know, 24-hour construction across the board is likely not feasible, but I know there’s some good work happening, and I want to build on that,” Bachynski said Wednesday, following his motion at city council.
The motion requests a report from the administration on continuous improvement in construction practices. He includes coordinating with projects by other organizations, the potential for extended or 24-hour work, speeding up projects, and best practices in other cities.
The motion also explores whether bylaws or contracts would need to be changed to make this possible.
The administration is asked to report back in the first quarter of next year.
“I think it’s really important that we put some focus to make sure that we are at the forefront of best construction practices, best coordination efforts with other partners in the city, and really make sure we’re considering the impact that we have on our residents and businesses,” he said.
The motion comes just as work gears up on year two of the Albert Street North bridge replacement project. Crews are expected to begin dismantling the northbound bridge this weekend.
There is also one more construction season remaining for the 11th Avenue Revitalization Project, which caused frustrations in 2025 over traffic and pedestrian disruptions.
Bachynski hopes this year’s work, at the Albert Street end of the corridor, is less disruptive.
“We have had some lessons learned from last year,” he said. “I remember some of the sidewalk closures that were cause of some frustration. We’ve taken that feedback, and I know we’re incorporating some of that in how we plan out some of the closures.
“This isn’t a wait and see. This is continually taking lessons learned.”
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