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Road and bridge money up for debate at last Winnipeg council meeting before break

Winnipeg's last city council meeting before the summer break is underway.

WINNIPEG – Several infrastructure projects are up for debate at city hall during the final council meeting before the summer break.

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On Wednesday, councillors will discuss replacing the Arlington Street Bridge, which is approaching the end of it’s lifespan.

READ MORE: Plans for new Arlington Street Bridge taking shape

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The project could cost more than $300 million.

Councillors will also vote on using $8 million from next year’s budget to fix local roads during the current construction season and re-configuring a section of  James Avenue to facilitate the redevelopment of a historic building on Waterfront Drive.

Annual safety inspections of rooming houses is also on the agenda.

While councilor Scott Gillinham is planning to put forward a motion related to making compensation details of city employees’ contracts public.

 

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