Question 6 of 8
Roads, traffic and infrastructure
What are your highest infrastructure priorities for the next term? How should West St. Paul respond to increasing traffic and demands on roads, drainage, wastewater and other infrastructure as the municipality grows?
- Dan Garcea
Growth must be supported by proper roads, intersections and municipal infrastructure. New residential and commercial development brings additional traffic and pressure on existing systems. Infrastructure planning must keep pace with development, so residents are not left dealing with congestion, unsafe conditions and inadequate roads. Highways need some of the most attention with the increased development in and surrounding WSP. More collaboration with the Province and better planning is critical now. My industry experience would be applied directly to making infrastructure planning a priority. I believe we should have a sewer option designed, priced and shovel ready for the existing residents who were promised sewer in Phase B (with holding tanks). This needs to get started now.
- Mike Pagtakhan
I am committed to increasing West St. Paul’s annual road rehabilitation budget to proactively maintain and improve our roads, preventing costly deterioration. I also want to prioritize paving some of the last remaining gravel roads in Ward 3. Highway 9 was voted one of the Interlake’s worst roads in 2026, highlighting the urgent need for improvements. The Province has been too slow to address deteriorating conditions between the Perimeter Highway and Parks Creek. I will continue advocating strongly for the Province to fast-track road repairs, widening, and critical safety improvements. Road safety is a top priority. West St. Paul residents deserve safe, reliable roads, and I will continue pressing the Province for meaningful action—not further delays.