December 8, 2005
Design Of New Regina Bus Depot Unveiled
New Regina Depot
Saskatchewan Drive View
The Saskatchewan Transportation Corporation (STC) unveiled today the design of its
new passenger and freight terminal and head office in downtown Regina.
New Regina Depot
Passenger Lobby - Interior View Looking South
“I am pleased to see that this design puts a high priority in providing bus
passengers with a very pleasant and functional lobby area,” Mark Wartman,
Minister of Agriculture and Food and MLA for Regina Qu’Appelle Valley, said.
“As well, the new facility will be 100 per cent accessible to persons with
disabilities in the public, office, and bus lane areas.”
New Regina Depot
Passenger Lobby - Interior View Looking South
“And I am especially pleased that the new facility is going to exceed national
standards on energy efficiency. In these days of high energy costs and concerns
about greenhouse gases, it is important that government facilities set the example
in this regard.”
Wartman said the new facility will allow the company to improve on the high quality
service it offers Saskatchewan people.
“As well as being a very good looking facility, it will be much more practical
than the current Regina terminal and offices,” he said. “It will
allow for greater efficiency in both passenger and freight operations, will improve
interline services with other private carriers, and will provide a safe work environment
for both customers and staff.
New Regina Depot
Saskatchewan Drive NW View
“The new STC facility reflects City Council's long range vision of a city
that is attractive, generous, affordable, accessible, compact and competitive,”
said Mayor Pat Fiacco. “Creating a more competitive environment in Downtown
Regina helps to attract new residents and businesses, which in turn, benefits the
entire community.”
The entire project, including land assembly and preparation, building, parking and
fixtures and furnishings, is budgeted to cost $19 million. Saunders Evans
Architects of Regina designed the facility. Plans call for tenders to be let
in late winter/early spring, with a construction period of approximately 14 months
after the award of a contract.
New Regina Depot
Aerial SE View
For more information, contact:
Candace Phelps
Director of Strategic Planning & Communications
Saskatchewan Transportation Company
Phone: (306) 787-6807
Email: Contact Us