A proper upgrading of Sackville Road from Second Line to Mary Avenue is estimated to cost $8.6 million and will need to be done over two construction seasons, city councillors will be told on Monday.
Carl Rumiel, the city's director of engineering, is recommending the work take place in 2028 and 2029.
The city plans to spend $4 million in 2025 and $7.4 million in 2026 to extend Sackville to Third Line.
Three weeks ago, city council voted to also consider rebuilding the existing southerly section of Sackville, which is in less-than-optimal condition.
"Currently, the existing Sackville Road between Second Line and Mary Avenue is a Class B road that scores poorly in our asset management plan," Rumiel says in a report prepared for Mayor Matthew Shoemaker and ward councillors.
"Resurfacing the existing Sackville Road is estimated to cost $1.5-$2 million. However, it requires a new storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main; therefore, it would be unwise to make such an investment without also constructing the underground portion of the road.
"A complete reconstruction and upgrade to Class A is estimated to cost $8.6 million and would need to be phased over two construction seasons. Staff will be recommending adding this improvement to future years of the five-year plan.
"An update to the plan is expected in June of this year, and Sackville Road between Second Line and Mary Avenue may be included in 2028 and 2029.
"In the interim, public works staff will monitor the existing surface closely and perform added maintenance as required," Rumiel says.
Monday's city council meeting will be live-streamed on SooToday starting at 5 p.m.