WEYBURN – Weyburn City Council has approved a $685,000 contract with Flynn Canada Ltd. to replace the aging roof of the Weyburn Police Station, a project that will extend the building’s lifespan and prevent further water damage.
Richard Henning, director of leisure services, said that the roof was assessed in July 2024 as part of a city-wide review and deemed beyond its serviceable life.
“It’s common to have water leaking to the inside of the building when snow melts or we have moderate rain events,” said Henning. The existing roof, a flat tar surface, has developed large blisters that crack under snow load, allowing water infiltration.
The decision to award the contract to Flynn followed a competitive bidding process managed by RMIS Engineering, which saw four companies submit proposals. Flynn Canada’s bid came in the lowest. Six companies attended a mandatory site visit on April 24. Flynn Canada’s proposal was the lowest bid for $685,000. PST brings the cost to $726,100, a budget increase of $31,832. Funding will be drawn from the city’s general operating budget.
During discussions, Coun. Todd Bedore questioned whether the replacement was a maintenance fix or a long-term solution.
“Does this extend the life of building or this just a part of the maintenance piece?”
Henning said that while the project is a maintenance necessity, it will protect the building’s structural integrity.
“Making sure the roof is intact and serviceable is going to protect the rest of the building and contents inside,” he said. “If we have a leakage through the roof in the structure, that is going to affect the integrity of the walls and all of the subsystems underneath so yes this will increase the life expectancy of the roof because left as is there's already water penetration so we want to prevent that.”
Coun. Larry Heggs sought clarification on the term “no longer serviceable,” wondering if it indicated neglect.
“To me that means that it's in disrepair,” he said.
Henning confirmed that the issue was due to age, not lack of maintenance. He said the roof is a large, flat tar surface with blisters that pull layers apart, creating cracks.
