Winnipeg Construction XI

[trueviking]

^ that’s cool.

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

North End Women's Centre
Location: 390 & 394 Selkirk Ave.
Neighbourhood: Mynarski Ward (Lord Selkirk-West Kildonan Community Committee)
Developer: North End Women's Centre
Architect: Prairie Architects
Status: In development
Documents:
Media:

• Renewal for the North End Women's Centre-Prairie Architects Apr 2021
• Federal cash boosts key inner-city housing projects-Winnipeg Free Press Feb 2025

Description: This project will introduce a much-needed transitional housing component to the North End Women's Centre Selkirk Ave. facility, providing eight units of rent geared to income housing with immediate, on-site access to critical services, resources, and programming. This development is a recipient of $400,000 from the Housing Accelerator Fund Capital Grant Incentive.
Permits:

now thats a nice upgrade

[neutroniks]

Hopefully that kind of development continues up and down Selkirk Ave. Everytime I drive down it, I can't help but imagine a King or Queen St like area in Toronto.

[Sheepish]

Are you kidding? This kind of project is a continuation of the transformation of Selkirk Ave from a thriving immigrant (Jews, Ukrainians, Poles) hub, lined with shops, restaurants, delis, small businesses, homes, theatres, banks, bakeries and more (think Lower East Side or Kensington Market) to a street servicing primarily the first nations community - for housing, education and other services. I'm not suggesting that this project is not important and valuable, but to be clear Selkirk Ave will NEVER be like King or Queen St. EVER!

[neutroniks]

Oh I totally get what you mean. Sorry, I forgot to provide context. You're right that it's more representative of smaller neighbourhoods like the ones you mentioned. I just meant in the context that there's a lot of shops that are side to side from Main St to Arlington, and that I know in it's heyday it was a very bustling, walkable street. It's a shame of what it has deteriorated to, especially after how well they rehabilitated the streets and sidewalks. I never imagined it would be as high end shopping as King or Queen haha.

[WayneShuster]

Originally Posted by Sheepish

Are you kidding? This kind of project is a continuation of the transformation of Selkirk Ave from a thriving immigrant (Jews, Ukrainians, Poles) hub, lined with shops, restaurants, delis, small businesses, homes, theatres, banks, bakeries and more (think Lower East Side or Kensington Market) to a street servicing primarily the first nations community - for housing, education and other services. I'm not suggesting that this project is not important and valuable, but to be clear Selkirk Ave will NEVER be like King or Queen St. EVER!

Well not with that Debbie Downer attitude it won't haha

[Sheepish]

LOL...I'll take your sarcasm Wayne. The reality is there is very little commerce on Selkirk between Main and McGregor. If the street was downtown adjacent, or it was surrounded by a mature neigborhood (or one that is attracting new investment), it would have a chance. But the surrounding community is in despair, and the trend is likely to continue that Selkirk will be a service oriented street. Having grown up around there, I shed a tear for it.

[neutroniks]

100%. In a perfect world, a we would have had a connection of Downtown to the Exchange District, to Chinatown, to bustling Hotel district on Higgins, which would have connected to a very busy Main Street North, and finally Selkirk. But alas, only in my dreams.

In reality, it just gets worse as you go north. (and then gets better after you pass Mountain)

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Devonshire K-8 elementary school
Location: 35 Private Davy Drive
Neighbourhood: Peguis - Transcona Ward (East Kildonan-Transcona Community Committee)
Developer: River East Transcona School Division
Architect: Prairie Architects Inc
Status: U/C
Documents: Plan Approval, Submitted Plans, Submission 1, Submission 2 - February 23, 2026
Media: New school construction underway–CTV Winnipeg June 02, 2026
Renderings
Description: The City of Winnipeg has approved plans for a new two-storey K-8 elementary school and integrated childcare facility on the northeast corner of Devonshire Drive West and Private Davy Drive in the Peguis neighbourhood of the Transcona ward. The approximately 32-foot-tall building will accommodate up to 800 elementary students and 84 faculty and staff, alongside a childcare component serving 104 children and 21 staff. Vehicular access will be provided via three private approaches—one from Devonshire Drive West and two from Private Davy Drive—supported by 61 parking spaces for the school, 18 for the childcare facility, 13 dedicated pick-up/drop-off stalls, 117 bicycle parking spaces, and a bus loop capable of accommodating four school buses. Extensive landscaping is incorporated throughout the site, including 18 trees and 75 shrubs along Private Davy Drive, 14 trees and 67 shrubs along Devonshire Drive West, 66 shrubs for building foundation plantings, and additional interior parking-lot trees and shrubs (6 trees/16 shrubs on Private Davy Drive and 4 trees/10 shrubs on Devonshire Drive West). The development also features numerous outdoor amenities, completing a comprehensive community-oriented educational campus designed to serve the growing families of northeast Winnipeg.
Permits: 26-127266 EH-2026-05-28, Partial Permit-Foundation. Partial Foundation Permit

Construction is underway for the new east Winnipeg school.

[bomberjet]

Does anyone know why the trend is now to build 2 storey schools as opposed to one storey? Cheaper I assume.

I actively choose, or plan to choose, the schools that are one storey. My son has a disability and even though there may be schools that are closer to home, in the near future we'll go with a school that is further away but more accessible.

Although the new schools will have elevators, still not ideal. I'm actually surprised at the general lack of accessibility in the school system. One of our friends kids goes to school and they don't have an elevator. Earl Grey I believe. So the staff need to carry the child up and down the stairs. In general picking up, or touching kids in general, is avoided at all costs in the school system to a fault. Carrying a 10 year old up and down the stairs, all day everyday?

[trueviking]

^ its wild to me that the province makes the schools figure out things like that....every school should have an elevator and now air conditioning....Kelvin has had to cancel school days recently because it's too hot....how is that not on the province to fix?

[wags_in_the_peg]

^ my wife works at a LRSD school that's 2 stories, no AC & no elevator, grades k-3 main floor, 4-6 upstairs. there's a grade 3 student in wheelchair so for next year they will have the entire grade 4 class on main and and move a younger grade up. But what happens when a new wheelchair student enters the school... mass chaos. ridiculous that there's no AC or elevator in 2026. this school despite being in an older area is full, overcrowded

[drew]

Originally Posted by trueviking

^ its wild to me that the province makes the schools figure out things like that....every school should have an elevator and now air conditioning....Kelvin has had to cancel school days recently because it's too hot....how is that not on the province to fix?

IIRC the email home from Kelvin did mention that the new gymnasium (starting construction this summer) will include new air conditioning systems that supply the entire existing school.

[trueviking]

^ yeah. They had to beg the province to let them upsize the mechanical system on the new gym. It’s crazy to me that it comes to that. How about we skip the performative gas tax holidays and fix our schools.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by wags_in_the_peg

^ my wife works at a LRSD school that's 2 stories, no AC & no elevator, grades k-3 main floor, 4-6 upstairs. there's a grade 3 student in wheelchair so for next year they will have the entire grade 4 class on main and and move a younger grade up. But what happens when a new wheelchair student enters the school... mass chaos. ridiculous that there's no AC or elevator in 2026. this school despite being in an older area is full, overcrowded

Is that Hastings school by any chance?

[Wpg_Guy]

Archives redevelopment project uncovers the past while building for the future

Construction at the former Carnegie Library now one-third complete
June 9, 2026



Even after 121 years, the Carnegie Library has always had a story to tell. As construction crews make significant progress on its renovation, they’re also uncovering traces of the historic building’s past.

The redevelopment of the historic building for the City of Winnipeg Archives is now one-third complete.

Preserving the past

Carnegie Library was Winnipeg’s first purpose built library. With heritage status, every part of the construction project must be carefully thought out.

Architectural elements, such as wainscotting and molding, are preserved or carefully matched. Paint colours have been strategically chosen. Windows sourced to look like the original.

One by one, brick walls have been taken apart and the bricks safely stored to be used again inside.

This is the Winnipeg 150 Legacy Project, which marks 150 years of the City. This project will help make sure Winnipeg’s records are protected, preserved, and valued for years to come.

Uncovering history

There are literally stories hidden in the walls at Carnegie library. During careful demolition, a newspaper from December 30, 1912 was discovered as part of the wall covering. It featured City Council highlights, hockey news about Albert Kerr, and an advertisement for $1.55 men’s coats.

Crews initially thought they could preserve it, but it unfortunately had removed as part of mold remediation.


A newspaper from December 30, 1912 was discovered as part of the wall covering.


An ether dispenser likely used as part of medical treatment was found with 1913 etched on the top.


A Bristol Company milli-voltmeter in a wooden box was found.


There was a Bernie Wolfe election campaign poster.

The basement had some hidden pieces of history too. An ether dispenser likely used as part of medical treatment was found with 1913 etched on the top. A Bristol Company milli-voltmeter in a wooden box was also found. Used to measure volts, it’s believed to be from the early 1900’s. There was also a Bernie Wolfe election campaign poster. All these items are now with our Archives staff.

A massive build

Not only do we have a lot of records, but they also weigh a lot. Crews had to bring in over 40 tons of new structural steel to strengthen the building. The new archival shelving system alone weighs over 113,000 lbs.

An added layer of complexity is having to bring in all the new materials. Workers are maneuvering windows, shelving units, and more through heritage status windows and stone walls.


Paint colours have been strategically chosen.


Crews had to bring in over 40 tons of new structural steel to strengthen the building.


One by one, brick walls have been taken apart and the bricks safely stored to be used again inside.


The basement walls had to be reinforced while new concrete was poured.

Certain design elements have also been added to ensure the building can withstand an earthquake. It also has a fire suppression system, something it never had.

With 32 different trades partners working on the building, this project is a significant undertaking. Work started last November and it’s estimated to take over 20,000 hours once it all wraps later next year.

Looking to the future

Plans for the building include a climate-controlled storage vault and room for public programming and research. It will also have space to support reconciliation activities such as smudging, ceremonies, and displays.

It’s anticipated construction will wrap up in 2027. Then the careful work of moving our archival collection begins.

Our City, Our Podcast
Interested in our city's history? Sarah Ramsden, Senior Archivist, shares stories from the City of Winnipeg Archives on Our City, Our Podcast. This episode was released in January 2025.

• Video Link

City of Winnipeg

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

824-830 Grosvenor Ave Multi-Family Development
Location: 824, 826 & 830 Grosvenor Avenue
Developer:
Architect: Affinity Architecture Inc
Status: In development
Documents: March 11th, 2026 - Stakeholder Meeting - Presentation
Media:
Description: In a stakeholder presentation delivered on March 11, 2026, Landmark Planning & Design Inc. and Affinity Architecture Inc., on behalf of a local Winnipeg developer, unveiled two preliminary design concepts for the consolidation and redevelopment of three properties at 824, 826, and 830 Grosvenor Avenue in the McMillan neighbourhood. The proposal seeks to rezone the 18,042-square-foot site from Residential Two-Family (R2) to Residential Multi-Family (RMF) to accommodate a four-storey residential building containing 45 one- and two-bedroom dwelling units, supported by 30–35 parking stalls (a combination of underground and above-ground stalls accessed from the rear lane), accessible and visitor parking, dedicated bike parking, and enhanced landscaping opportunities. The conceptual designs, which illustrate potential bulk and scale while remaining subject to ongoing refinement based on community feedback, feature two massing options differentiated primarily by primary entrance orientation—one facing Grosvenor Avenue and the other Lilac Street—both aligning with City policies under OurWinnipeg 2045, Complete Communities 2.0, and the Corydon-Osborne Area Plan that encourage sensitive higher-density infill in transit-served, amenity-rich mature communities. The project team will incorporate stakeholder input from the current engagement round, return with a preferred design in May 2026, and target formal development application submission to the City of Winnipeg in spring 2026.
Permits:

On May 12th, 2026 the preferred design concept was presented, it features a 4-storey building that steps down to 3 storeys on the east side, providing a total of 45 dwelling units in a mix of one- and two-bedroom configurations. The building incorporates accessible design features throughout and includes 34 parking stalls, with underground parking supplemented by surface parking accessed directly from an existing lane. Additional amenities include a dedicated Peg City Car Co-Op stall and vehicle, secure bike parking, as well as new landscaping and enhanced pedestrian connections. This design was developed based on best practices, policy direction, stakeholder feedback, and collaboration with the design team.

[Wpg_Guy]

The new elementary school in Prairie Pointe is an exact carbon copy of the Devonshire elementary school referred to as the government’s new bundled school construction model. Both schools were originally planned for 600 students but were recently increased to 800 student capacity.

Four elementary buildings — Devonshire Park and Prairie Pointe in Winnipeg, the Meadowlands development in West St. Paul and southwest Brandon — are being built using a standardized blueprint.

Prairie Pointe Elementary School
Location: 175 Skyline Drive
Neighbourhood: Waverley West Ward (Assiniboia Community Committee)
Developer: Pembina Trails School Division
Architect: Prairie Architects Inc
Status: U/C
Documents: Approval of Proposed Subdivision and Servicing Agreement for Lands Bound by Landover Drive, Castlebrook Drive, Skyline Drive, and Public Reserve - October 3, 2025
Media: Construction Begins on New K-8 School in Prairie Pointe–ChrisD.ca June 9, 2026
Description: Pembina Trails School Division and the Province of Manitoba officially broke ground on June 9, 2026, for École Iskonakwa School, a new dual-track French and English K-8 facility at 175 Skyline Drive in Waverley West’s Prairie Pointe neighbourhood. The 800-student school marks a significant milestone in local education infrastructure, following years of advocacy, planning, and partnership to provide neighbourhood schooling for growing families in the area. Officials, including Superintendent Shelley Amos and Board Chair Cindy Nachtigall, highlighted the facility’s design to inspire learning, creativity, and well-being. Construction is now underway, with the school scheduled to welcome its first students in fall 2027.
Permits: 26-108900 DP-2026-05-08, Construct New. Development permit for FOUNDATION ONLY to construct 91,316 sf, 2-storey elementary school building.




Groundbreaking:

[wags_in_the_peg]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Is that Hastings school by any chance?

close, a little north east of there, by george you might guess it

[CoryB]

Re school AC. This is mostly talking about June which at best has 22 teachable days. Reality is most schools have several in service days late in the month to prepare final report cards, for the end of the school (grade) year, and to prepare for summer shut down. Add in the number of field trips and other days not used for teach and that number easily drops to 15 or fewer days. It would seem someone did a cost benefit analysis on air conditioning for pre-1980s schools and determined it was not worthwhile.

In terms of accessibility, keep in mind that until around the 1980s is was common that children with disabilities were not sent to the same schools, or in some cases any school. As the school would never had a student permanently in a wheelchair excluding elevators and other accessibility changes wasn't even considered. it is also likely some of these existing schools it is cost prohibitive to modify the school so the Division uses their legally protected claim of "undue hardship" to have impacted students offered alternative placements at more accessible schools within the Division.