Public Notice - City of Yorkton Light up the Water Tower Project

Public Notice

City of Yorkton Light Up the Water Tower Project

Notice is hereby given that the City of Yorkton intends to accept a private donation to fully fund an installation of artistic illumination (lighting) of the Water Tower located between Agricultural Avenue and Park Street. The idea was introduced to City Council in 2021 by a committee of dedicated community members/volunteers, as a way to beautify the city. It was approved in principle by Council and also discussed at two of the City of Yorkton’s advisory committees (Economic Development Committee and Environmental Committee). The project also received support in principle from the Chamber of Commerce and the Yorkton Business Improvement District.

Necessary maintenance work on the water tower was completed in summer of 2024, and the Light Up the Water Tower Project may now proceed.

The project will entail installation of posts and lighting equipment at four corners around the water tower.  The poles will not interfere with the current disc golf course on site. The lighting is controllable and very focused, creating no spill past the structure or into the sky above. The lighting will be projected on to the tower, not affixed to the tower.

Policy on lighting would align with the City’s current processes (i.e. lighting would remain relatively consistent and special requests to change the lighting to support things like proclamations, are not permitted).

The City of Yorkton would like to hear your feedback on the project! Please head to Shape Your City to share your thoughts. Feedback forum will be open until Friday, September 27, 2024.