Holmwood SDA, Saskatoon
| Holmwood SDA | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Area code(s) | Area code 306 |
| Website | Holmwood SDA |
Holmwood Suburban Development Area (SDA) is an area in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada). It is a part of the east side community of Saskatoon. It lies at the far east end of the city boundaries with the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344. The area was annexed by the city on August 1, 2010 and the SDA development plan was approved on April 16, 2012.[1] Land preparation worked started in 2012. Prior to development into a SDA the area was predominately agricultural land and also housed the Sundown Drive-in that operated off Highway 5 (aka College Drive) from 1963.[2]
The origin of the Holmwood name is unknown, but it is taken from Christopher J. Yorath's 1913 planning map, which showed potential locations for many communities; Yorath's proposed Holmwood was placed on the map roughly where the Holmwood SDA is situated now. It is not yet known whether the name Holmwood will actually be applied to any of the communities planned for the SDA, although there is precedent with the Blairmore SDA, located on the opposite site of Saskatoon from Holmwood, applying its name to the Blairmore Suburban Centre.
The development plan calls for a central suburban centre made up of mid-rise building and commercial development surrounded by multiple residential neighborhoods. Residential development is expected to start on the far western side of the SDA near the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks.[3]
Education
The SDA houses a University of Saskatchewan Kernen Prairie Experimental Farm. The experimental farm also hosts one of the sites for the Super Dual Auroral Radar Network. At present no community schools have been established, pending residential development.
Transportation
Saskatchewan Highway 5 enters this north eastern SDA of Saskatoon. SK Hwy 5 runs past the Patience Lake Potash mine, Humboldt, and Kamsack to the Manitoba border. There will be a perimeter highway around the northern sector. Overland routes into the area at present include 8th Street East, Zimmerman Road and McOrmond Road. The area is currently not served by city transit.
References
- ↑ "Future Growth Plan East Sector". Retrieved November 10, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.canada.com/story.html?id=dad6ec2e-0eb5-40f6-8134-fd84d9e016ff
- ↑ "New Conference - Development Open House". City of Saskatoon. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
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