According to the Saskathuwan State Health Department,Regina General Hospitalparking areahistoric burialaccording to surveys and geophysical assessments. There is no evidence of.
SHA states that no further excavation is needed.
On June 8, SHA stated that some of the visitor's parking lots would be restricted for several weeks asground penetrating radaridentified anomalies.
Read more: Three areas where parking was restricted for visitors to Regina General Hospital and anomalies were detected
Evaluation was carried out as part of the planning work for the construction of the parka.
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Anomalous, historic burial grounds as well as old foundations, building structures and other archaeological activities May also be included.
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After the evaluation is complete, SHA said that parking restrictions will be lifted from Saturday.
Anomalous excavations have revealed structural debris such as bricks, ceramics, fieldstones, glass and mortar, as well as old building materials.
"No evidence of historic burial has been found and no further excavation is needed," SHA said.
Read more: George Gordon First Nations may have 14 burials found on the grounds of a former residential school The excavated area is filled and topped with gravel before the lot is reopened.
“The Ministry of Health, SaskBuilds and the Ministry of Procurement will continue to work with the Saskatchewan State Department of Health on RGH parkade planning.”
— Global News Jeanelle Mandes
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