Wellington Trunk Watermain and Sanitary Sewer
Project Updates
Full road closure starting January 13
A full closure of Wellington Main Street between Cleminson Street and the entrance to the Wellington water and wastewater treatment plant will begin on Monday, January 13.
Project Overview
The County of Prince Edward is constructing a new trunk watermain and trunk sanitary sewer in the Village of Wellington. The new trunks will be constructed from the location of the existing water and wastewater treatments plants to the east along Wellington Main Street, north on Cleminson Street, east along the Millennium Trail and then connect to the new water tower on Belleville Street.
The project also includes a new sanitary pumping station located on the Millennium Trail near the intersection with West Street. This new pumping station is a component of the new trunk sanitary sewer.
Budget Information
- Budget Year: 2020 (Trunks), 2023 (Pumping Station)
- Total cost for trunk watermain and sanitary sewer: $16,104,835.
- The water portion of this project – $8,039,900 is funded 82% by Development Charges and 18% by the water rates.
- The wastewater portion of this project – $8,064,935, is funded 100% by Development Charges.
- Total cost for sanitary pumping station: $6,046,484. 100% funded by Development Charges
Project Status
Construction Phase
Road work related to the Wellington water and sewer trunk project began on July 22, 2024. Construction of the sanitary pumping station along the Millennium Trail between Consecon Street and West Street began November 4, 2024.
Project Background
Trunk Watermain and Sanitary Sewer
General Information
The Wellington Master Servicing Plan (MSP) completed by the County in 2021 recommended constructing new trunk watermain and sanitary sewer to service undeveloped land north of the Millennium Trail.
This project is funded by area-specific Development Charges for the Wellington Urban Serviced Area.
Public Consultation
A public consultation centre was held on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
A public information on Wellington water and wastewater infrastructure was held on August 31, 2023.
Sewage Pumping Station and Associated Forcemain
General Information
Due to the topography in the area, wastewater cannot flow by gravity to the existing wastewater treatment plant.
Therefore, a sanitary pumping station and associated forcemain will be constructed as part of the new trunk sanitary sewer.
The sanitary pumping station was not included in the Wellington Master Servicing Plan (MSP) so the County completed an addendum to the Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment. Click here to read the notice of completion.
Draft Addendum Report and Appendices
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum Report
Appendix 1 Wellington Master Servicing Plan Class Environmental Assessment Report
- Wellington Master Servicing Plan Class Environmental Assessment Report
- Technical Memorandum 1 Population, Water Demand, and Wastewater Flow Projection Review
- Technical Memorandum 2 Water and Wastewater System Issues, Alternatives and Evaluation
- Technical Memorandum 3 Stormwater Management Alternatives and Evaluation
- Appendix 4 – Communication Records
- Appendix 5 – Wellington Water Model Figures
- Appendix 6 – Natural Environment Screening
- Appendix 7 – Archaelogical Assessment and Cultural Heritage Report
- Appendix 8 – Wastewater Flow Data
- Appendix 9 – Cost Estimates for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing
- Appendix 10 – Quinte Conservation Authority Memorandum
- Appendix 11 – Wellington Secondary Plan Land Use Map
- Appendix 12 – Storm Sewer Condition Assessment
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
Appendix 6
Appendix 7
Full Road Closure
A full closure of Wellington Main Street between Cleminson Street and the entrance to the Wellington water and wastewater treatment plant began on Monday, January 13.
Wellington Main Street is expected to reopen to vehicle traffic on June 1, 2025.
- Through traffic and pedestrian access will not be permitted during the full road closure.
- Local traffic access will be maintained for residents living within the closure limits.
- The main detour route around the closure is Loyalist Parkway, Greer Road, Danforth Road, and Consecon Street.
An alternate detour route will also be in place to assist with traffic delays on Wellington Main Street during the road closure. Eastbound traffic can detour around the Village of Wellington by following Danforth Road and Swamp College Road.
A full closure cannot be avoided because the existing sanitary sewer and watermains are located within the road. A bypass lane is not possible because of private property on either side of Wellington Main Street and obstructions caused by utilities.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Full Road Closure
Why is a full closure necessary? Why couldn’t you leave one lane open like other road construction projects?
The new water and sanitary trunk mains are located under the existing road surface. The design team looked at all options to keep one lane of Wellington Main Street 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.
I live within the road closure area (Wellington Main Street between the water plant and Cleminson Street). How will I access my home?
Access to your home and driveway will be maintained for the majority of time that the full road closure is in place. When construction is right in front of your driveway, you will not be able to use your driveway for a short time. Notice of this restriction with details about how long your driveway will be impacted will be hand delivered by the project team and alternative arrangements will be made for your vehicle and access to your home.
Will emergency services (fire, paramedics, police) still be able to access my home?
Yes. The project team is in constant communication with emergency services to ensure they are aware of the construction location. Emergency services will make arrangements to respond in the most effective way possible.
Will I still receive garbage and recycling pick up during the road closure?
Yes, garbage and recycling pick up will be available within the full road closure. When construction is right in front of your driveway, you can still put out your garbage and recycling as usual and the project team will make arrangements for it to be picked up.
I require specialized transit service. Will County Transit still be able to pick me up at my door?
Access to your home and driveway will be maintained for the majority of time that the full road closure is in place. When construction is right in front of your driveway, you will not be able to use your driveway for a short time. You will receive a written notice in advance of your driveway being impacted. The project team will also alert County Transit so that it can make alternative arrangements for picking you up and dropping you off.
Will delivery trucks have access to my home during the closure?
Local deliveries will continue throughout the full road closure. If you are expecting a delivery when construction is right in front of your driveway, you are encouraged to contact the company or service provider and make alternative arrangements for your delivery.
How will the closure impact school bus pick up and drop off?
School bus companies are aware of the road closure and will make the necessary arrangements for pick up/drop off.
Will both sidewalks be blocked during the closure?
Pedestrian access through the road closure area will be maintained. During the construction, segments of the sidewalk may be closed. A temporary pedestrian by-pass will be provided during those times.
I am concerned about the detour route. Will it be able to handle the additional traffic?
The roads designated for the detour route currently meet minimum maintenance standards for municipal highways. Patrols will occur on these roads according to the provincial regulations throughout the detour. Should the road condition not meet the standard, staff will take corrective action. In anticipation of increased traffic volume on these roads, staff wiil increase inspection and maintenance along the detour route.
Who can I contact if I have issues or concerns with this project?
Christopher Timpson, P.Eng. – Project Manager, County of Prince Edward
T: 613.476.2148 ext. 2035 E: ctimpson@pecounty.on.ca
What impact will the accelerated construction have on people living near the construction site?
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.
The municipality acknowledges that elevated noise levels in the evening and overnight may inconvenience some residents living near the construction site. As we move forward with the accelerated schedule, the municipality will closely monitor the noise and respond as necessary.
When this accelerated option became a possibility, the municipality weighed both the positive and negative aspects of the decision. Staff also consulted with the local Wellington councillor, who has been speaking with residents and business owners from across Wellington throughout this project.
After receiving community feedback and carefully considering the situation, the municipality believes it is important that it does everything it can to end the road closure as quickly as possible and make life easier and more convenient for everyone who must detour around the closure on a daily basis.
Will there be an additional cost for the accelerated construction?
The additional cost associated with the accelerated construction will be covered by the contingency built into the project budget approved by Council.
Why wasn't an accelerated construction schedule considered from the start?
During the pre-planning stage of this construction project, two shifts were not a possibility given the resource level of the contractor. In February 2025, the municipality approached the contractor to explore all possibilities of accelerating construction to reduce impacts on the community overall. Following discussions with the contractor, staff identified the possibility of doubling production on the project by moving to two 12-hour shifts, five days a week.
How much will the accelerated work expedite construction?
As a result of the accelerated schedule, Wellington Main Street between Cleminson Street and the water and wastewater plants will reopen approximately six to seven weeks earlier than previously anticipated.
Millennium Trail
The section of the Millennium Trail between Cleminson Street and Belleville Street is closed. The section of the trail between Consecon Street and Belleville Street will be closed for the entire 2025 construction. The section of the trail between Cleminson Street and Consecon Street is expected to reopen once the installation of the water and sanitary trunk mains are completed within that section. Updates will be provided.
- Pedestrians and cyclists can detour around the trail closure using Belleville Street, Niles Street, West Street, Wellington Main Street and Cleminson Street. Pedestrians and cyclists are asked to use caution while travelling on Cleminson Street as crews continue to work in that area.
- The municipality is working to install additional signage along the detour route to help guide trail users. These signs will be installed in late May/early June.
- The section of the Millennium Trail between Cleminson Street and Wellington on the Lake is expected to reopen in June when the Wellington Main Street road closure ends. The section is currently closed to allow emergency services to access the residents that are located on the west side of the Wellington Main Street road closure.
- A tree assessment was conducted and any trees that needed to be removed for the construction will be replaced with new trees when the construction has been completed.
