Swift Current city council awarded the 2019 asphalt and concrete contract last week to a Swift Current business.

Mobile Paving Ltd. was selected by council last Monday night, after submitting the lowest bid for the reconstruction of streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.

"Based on unit prices, quantities of work, proposed schedule, and experience; Mobile Paving Ltd. was the successful bidder," Mitch Minken, the general manager of infrastructure and operations with the City of Swift Current, said.

Southwest Paving Ltd. was the only other company to provide the City with a bid price out of four contractors.

The City has $2.1 million set aside for all planned 2019 asphalt and concrete projects - $1.85 million for paving streets and sidewalk repairs, and $250,000 for property development.

"Areas for rehabilitation are identified through field inspections and customer inquiries," Minken said.

No streets or sidewalks have been chosen for upgrades this year by the City yet.