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The following is a list of upcoming and ongoing construction projects and road closures.

To apply for a road closure or right of way occupancy request, please see Applications, Licenses and Permits.

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Upcoming and Ongoing Construction Projects

Robinson Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs - Upcoming
 About the project

Reconstruction Areas

  • Robinson Street from Maiden Lane to Queen Street West

Project Scope

  • Replacement of approximately 20 metres of main line sanitary sewer
  • Replacement of one (1) sanitary lateral
  • Replacement of impacted curbs, sidewalks and roadway
  • Replacement of approximately 30 metres of watermain

Project Details

Following sanitary sewer challenges that were encountered on Huron Street South in early 2022, the Town completed assessments of other high priority, targeted areas of the sanitary sewer system to gauge pipe conditions and viability for in-situ rehabilitation.

The Robinson Street area was selected for review as a result of the discharge from the nearby sanitary sewer pumping station. The investigation identified approximately 20 metres that were in a deteriorated state. Subsequent review determined that the area was not a suitable candidate for Cast In Place Pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation without the completion of a spot repair.

The completion of this repair will enable full pipe rehabilitation on Robinson Street through a planned CIPP project scheduled for 2023.

Robinson Street between Maiden Lane to Queen Street West will be closed for the duration of the project with driveway access restricted within the repair area. Affected residents are asked to park on Robinson St or Maiden Lane. Please place garbage/recycling out like normal.

Work schedule
  • October 11 - 14: Run temporary water services, dig and repair sanitary sewer
  • October 17 - 21: Install and test new watermain construction
  • Late October/early November: Concrete and asphalt restoration
Impact to residents

Robinson Street between Maiden Lane to Queen Street West will be closed for the duration of the project. 

Driveway access will be restricted within the replacement area. Affected residents have been notified and are asked to park outside the replacement area on Robinson Street or on Maiden Lane.

Garbage and recycling can be placed out as normal. 

Wellington Street Reconstruction - Ongoing
About the project
Procurement: Tendered

Contractor: Lavis Contracting 

Cost: $2.375 million

Project area: 

  • Wellington St. N - Wellington St. Bridge to Queen St. E 
  • Wellington St. S - Queen St. E to 152 Wellington St. S

View a project area map. 

Work schedule

Start date

March 2022

Project length 

Approximately 18 weeks

Project objectives

Watermain replacement

  • Replace and upsize watermain between north of Queen St. to Wellington Bridge for creation of redundant large feed to the north
  • Replacement of legacy copper water services from street watermain into commercial building basements or residential property lines

Storm sewer replacement

  • Improve drainage with grading and new storm sewers/catch basins where necessary

Sanitary

  • Targeted sanitary repairs
Sidewalk curb and gutter replacements/improvements
  • Replacement of sidewalks, curbs and gutters
  • Change sidewalk grade so commercial business entrances meet accessibility requirements
  • Improve grading for steep driveways on east/south side of Wellington St.

Asphalt road replacement

  • Replace deteriorated asphalt roadway

Other utility improvements

  • Upgrade gas mains
  • Correct streetlight grounding issue
  • Add stamped concrete boulevard from Jones St. to bridge
  • Improve hydrant placement
  • Add parking to both sides of street (Elgin St. to bridge)
Project updates
 September 27, 2022 Update

Work in Phase 2 has been slower than anticipated as the contractor works through the shallow bedrock in the area. However, due to the recent heavy rain Lavis is able to bring in more workers from another project to get started on Phase 3 starting September 28.

Phase 3 includes full replacement of watermain so a temporary watermain will be installed above grade to reduce the impact to water services. Phase 3 includes fewer deep excavations than what was required in Phase 1 and 2 so will not take as long as the other phases.

Concrete subcontractors are scheduled to install curb and sidewalk the week of October 17 in Phase 2. Driveways and business entrances will experience access impacts during this week.

The project team will assess the conditions in November and determine whether topcoat asphalt will occur in November or next spring. 

Updated Work Plan and Schedule (weather pending)

Phase 2 (Queen St. to Elgin St.)

  • Underground Sewers (Week of Sept. 26)
  • Road Base & Remainder of Sidewalk Removals (Week of Oct. 3)
  • Streetlight Electrical Work (Week of Oct. 11)
  • Concrete Curb and Sidewalk (Week of Oct. 17)
  • Driveway and Boulevard Restoration (Week of Oct. 24)
  • Paving (Week of Nov. 1)

Phase 3 (Queen St. E. to Parkview Dr.)

  • Asphalt and Spot Concrete Removals (September 28 - 30)
  • Temporary Watermain Setup (September 28 - Oct 7)
  • Watermain and Services (Mid October - 2 weeks)
  • Road Base (Late October)
  • Concrete Curb and Sidewalk (Early November)
  • Asphalt (Mid November)
 June 23, 2022 Update

Wellington Street paving

A base coat of asphalt will be applied to Phase 1 of the Wellington Street reconstruction area on June 24, 2022 (south end of Wellington Street to the Foodland entrance). The topcoat will be added in the fall. 

Residents are asked to stay off the new asphalt until after the contractor has moved their equipment offsite at the end of the working day. Residents will then have access to driveways until the concrete subcontractor returns to form and pour the concrete sidewalks.

Sidewalks

Sidewalks will be formed and poured in Phase 1 during the week of July 4, 2022. Residents are asked to avoid driving across the new concrete sidewalks for four days to allow the concrete to sufficiently cure. Without this curing time, the new concrete is vulnerable to breaking.

Driveways

Driveways in Phase 1 will be repaved and restored the week of July 18 (subject to weather conditions). 

Updated work plan and schedule

Phase 1 (south end to Foodland entrance)

  • Roadway asphalt paving (June 24)
  • Concrete sidewalk (week of July 4)
  • Driveway asphalt paving (week of July 18 or 25)
  • Turf restoration (following driveway restoration)

Phase 2 (Foodland entrance to Queen St. E)

  • Asphalt and concrete removals (early July)
  • Storm sewer (early July)
  • Watermain and services (mid/late July)
  • Road base (late July/early August)
  • Concrete curb and sidewalk (TBD)
  • Asphalt (TBD)
  • Turf restoration (TBD)

Phase 3 (Queen St. E to Trout Creek)

  • Asphalt and concrete removals (mid-August )
  • Watermain and services (late August/early September)
  • Road base (September)
  • Concrete curb and sidewalk (late September/early October)
  • Asphalt (early October)

 

View the updated construction map to see the location of each phase.

Egan Avenue Reconstruction - Ongoing
 Project updates
The remaining top coat of asphalt will be installed in the future. 
About the project
Procurement: Tendered

Contractor: COPE Construction & Contracting Inc.

Cost: $1.9 million

Map of construction area

The Town has assessed the Egan Ave. reconstruction project against the current provincial legislation and determined that the project will proceed at this time.

The contractor has a policy for employees and subcontractors working during the pandemic and have enhanced measures in place following healthcare guidelines to reduce the risk of potential transmission of COVID-19 at the project site. Measures include but are not limited to:

  • Physical distancing
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Hand washing stations on site

The Town will be reviewing the project regularly with the contractor to ensure the safety measures are adhered to.

While interacting with workers, please maintain a 2m (6 ft.) distance.

Project components
The project will include:
  • Watermain replacement
  • Storm sewer replacement
  • Sanitary sewer extension
  • Sidewalk replacements and improvements
  • Curb and gutter installation
  • Asphalt road replacement
  • Peel Street and Egan Ave. intersection improvement

 

Elizabeth and Waterloo Street Reconstruction - Ongoing
Project Updates

Week of May 18, 2022

The contractor is working on correcting turf depressions from trench settlement as well as preparing the road for final topcoat paving.

  • Topsoil and seed will be placed on turf that has settled over the winter and requires leveling.
  • Sewer access structures will be raised to final asphalt elevation.
  • The hydrant at the end of Waterloo Street will be raised.
  • Curb stops and cleanouts will be lowered to grade.
  • The road will be swept and prepared for paving.
    • Paving could occur as early as Friday May 20, but is more likely to occur the following week of May 24. During paving operations, driveways will be temporarily blocked as the paving equipment installs asphalt down the street.
About the project
 Reconstruction Areas 
  • Elizabeth Street from Brock Street to Waterloo Street
  • Waterloo Street from Elgin Street to Sparling Bush
Project Scope
  • Reconstruction of the road base with asphalt
  • Installation of concrete curb and gutter
  • Sidewalks
  • Storm sewers and catch basins
  • Replacement of water services to property line

Draft design and information session video

You can download PDF copies of the design drawings below. You can also see the design, learn more about the project and find out what to expect during construction by viewing our pre-recorded information session.

Elizabeth and Waterloo Street Reconstruction - Draft Design Drawings

Elizabeth and Waterloo Street Reconstruction - Information Session Video

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns.

 

Huron Street Sidewalk Improvements - Postponed

Project Postponement Notice

At the July 27 council meeting, Council voted to postpone the Huron Street Sidewalk Improvement Project. The decision was made in order to provide residents and Council with the opportunity to review the plan and address local residents concerns such as trees, stormwater outlets, driveways and hydrants. Residents in the project area will be notified with project updates as soon as they become available. 

 About the Project

The Town of St. Marys has made pedestrian safety a priority in recent years and invested in projects that improve the Town’s pedestrian transportation network. The Town’s 2021 capital plan includes a project to further this cause and improve the sidewalk network along the Huron Street collector road corridor from Elgin Street to Rogers Avenue. Todays Town standard includes sidewalk on both sides of collector roads to accommodate the higher pedestrian and motorized traffic on these roads. The project will bring the Huron Street road allowance up to today’s standard for Collector roads by installing sidewalk on the east side of Huron Street from Elgin Street to Rogers Avenue.

Construction Area

  • Huron Street from Elgin Street E. to Rogers Avenue.

Project Scope

  • Installation of sidewalks on the east side of Huron Street from Elgin Street East. to Rogers Avenue.
  • Movement of a fire hydrant at corner of Huron and Elizabeth.
  • Correction of hydro pole anchor wire
  • Tree removals (three) in road allowance between Elizabeth St. and Rogers Avenue. As per the Towns Tree Planting Policy, nine trees will be planted in replacement of those being removed.
 Work Schedule
  • The timing of when this project will commence is currently undetermined.  

Service Impacts
Impacts to the neighbourhood will be minimal. Construction crews will typically have yield to oncoming traffic control set up while working. Typical equipment noise related to excavating for sidewalk base and dust when cutting joints in the concrete. Freshly poured concrete is vulnerable to damage from vehicles. The Town asks for one week if possible to allow the concrete to cure before driving on it. Input period on preliminary design
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