Wascana Centre unveils new master plan for area's future
The Wascana Centre, home to the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and the University of Regina, has unveiled a master plan that showcases its future.
The area has long been recognized as the heart of Regina and has gradually evolved over the decades.
The latest change is to the shoreline near the legislative building with new pathways and additional benches.
A new master plan is released every 10 years.
'Things that we are going to be working on is continuing to invest in the pathways system, renewing our picnic sites, renewing our washrooms and then we also have an example of if we were to do a seasonal lane closure,' Jenna Schroeder, executive director of the Provincial Capital Commission said.
The final draft of the 2025 Wascana Centre Master Plan can be seen on the centre's website.
'Anybody can take a look, they can download the draft and email your feedback,' Schroeder said.
Wascana Centre Master Plan
Wascana Park was founded in 1912 and was incorporated into Wascana Centre 50 years later. The latest master plan is aiming to ensure the area remains one of Regina's most cherished places to visit.
Nick and Barn Eugelmi are a prime example of how many people have enjoyed the centre for decades. They come to the legislative building's flower garden every year on Barb's birthday.
'We love nature, especially flowers and things like that and here is an ideal thing,' Nick Eugelmi said.
The two have many happy memories together from over the decades at Wascana Centre.
'We took our children here into the park for walking and looking around and things like that,' Barb Eugelmi said.
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