Ministry of Highways ALERT: Summary of updates to: Partial Release of Holdback

Dec 10, 2025 | Advocacy, Industry News

Please be advised that the following is a summary of updates posted to the Saskatchewan Publications website.

Item:   CM 340-08 Final Completion

Location:  Publications Centre – 123200

Description of Change:   The following was added as a reminder to reduce holdback at final completion:

Partial Release of Holdback:  Upon Final Completion, the holdback retained by the Ministry may be reduced to 5% of the value of the work performed or $250,000, whichever is less, except for any other holdback permitted by the contract.  The remaining holdback will be retained until final payment is made. 

Contact:  Kathy Hilderman