‘THINK-BIG MAYOR’

Some of the major projects accomplished during Don Atchison’s time as mayor from 2003 to 2016. The price tags include civic money as well as contributions from the federal and provincial governments. River Landing revitalization: $81.5 million (completed in 2015) New police station: $122.9 million (opened in 2014) Remai Modern art gallery and parkade: $106 million (includes private donations; slated to open in 2017) Circle Drive South bridge project: $295.1 million (completed in 2013) Traffic Bridge and north commuter bridge: $497.7 million (build and maintain for 30 years; slated for completion in 2018) New civic operations centre: $160 million (slated to open in 2017)