Municipality accelerating construction on Wellington project
A ramped-up construction schedule for the new trunk watermain and trunk sanitary sewer will reopen Wellington Main Street to vehicle traffic several weeks earlier than previously anticipated.
“We are striving to minimize the impact this work has on the driving public, local residents, and the business community of Wellington,” says Corey Engelsdorfer, Councillor for Wellington. “Finishing the work more quickly on Wellington Main Street is in the best interest of the village, as we can get this main thoroughfare open before the high traffic season.”
The municipality will double production on the project with two 12-hour shifts five days a week:
- The day crew will work 7 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday
- The night crew will work 7 pm – 7 am, Sunday – Friday
The first night crew shift will begin at 7 pm on Sunday, March 9.
This accelerated timeline moves up the reopening of Wellington Main Street from late spring 2025 to early spring 2025. Speeding up construction will make life easier and more convenient for people who currently must detour around the closure between Cleminson Street and the entrance to the water and wastewater plant. The additional cost associated with the accelerated construction will be covered by the contingency built into the project budget approved by Council.
Noise levels may be elevated during construction. The County of Prince Edward noise by-law allows for this type of noise when the work is undertaken by the municipality. Construction lighting will be required in order to illuminate the construction site during night shifts.
A full closure on Wellington Main Street cannot be avoided because the existing sanitary sewer and watermains are located within the road. The design team looked at all options to keep one lane open during construction. A full road closure is necessary due to the required depth needed to install the new gravity sanitary trunk main. A bypass lane was not possible because of the location of existing surface and underground infrastructure including hydro and gas lines.
Visit the municipal website to learn more about this project. If you have an issue or concern, please contact Chris Timpson, Project Manager, County of Prince Edward, at 613.476.2148 extension 2035 or email ctimpson@pecounty.on.ca.