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The Saskatoon south downtown redevelopment project received a key parcel of land from the Province last week through the transfer of 1.5 acres of riverfront Crown land. The announcement was made at a ceremony attended by Premier Lorne Calvert, Saskatoon Mayor Don Atchison, and Meewasin Valley Authority Chair Dennis Johnson. "Our government is dedicated to supporting initiatives and activities that enrich communities throughout Saskatchewan," Calvert said. "Today's announcement of the transfer of this key piece of Crown land is another step forward in the realization of the larger initiative to revitalize the south downtown of Saskatoon." "We support the efforts of the City of Saskatoon and the Meewasin Valley Authority to enhance the riverfront area to allow more public access, to connect neighbourhoods and the downtown, and to create a friendly meeting place that will become a major new destination for residents and tourists," Calvert said. The long term plan for the south downtown riverfront area includes parks, boardwalks, performing arts spaces, a hotel, restaurants and housing.
