Port Stanley Storm Sewer Upsizing – Phase 1A
The Municipality of Central Elgin will begin the first phase of the Port Stanley Storm Sewer Upsizing project in 2026. This project will address storm water capacity in Port Stanley that can contribute to localized flooding, pooling water on roads, and strain on existing infrastructure.
Phase 1 includes installing larger storm sewers and improving drainage outlets so the system can better handle heavy rainfall, including the impacts of climate change. These upgrades will help reduce the risk of road flooding and service disruptions, and improve safety and reliability during significant rainfall events.
PROJECT SCOPE
Phase 1 of the Port Stanley storm sewer upsizing project consists of storm sewer and outlet upsizing along William Street, Edith Cavell Blvd, Maud Street, Bessie Street, and Lotus Lane. A new storm sewer will be added to Maud Street and Bessie Street where one does not currently exist.
Maud Street and Bessie Street road surface will also be rebuilt to a proper road structure with new curb and gutter. Watermain works will consist of replacing the existing watermain with new PVC watermain on William Street between Erie Street and Edith Cavell Blvd as well as replacing all water services on William Street (between Erie Street and Edith Cavell Blvd), Bessie Street, and Maud Street.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The construction schedule for the storm sewer replacement project has been strategically developed to avoid the tourist high season for safety, construction efficiency, and with consideration to local businesses.
There will be no construction between the May long weekend and September long weekend. To accommodate this restriction, the Port Stanley Storm Sewer Upsizing – Phase 1 project is separated in two parts.
- Part 1A will consist of Spring work (March 2026 to May long weekend) along William Street, Edith Cavell Blvd, and the Hofhuis park outlet.
- Part 1B will consist of Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 work along Maud Street, Bessie Street, and Lotus Lane.
Additional to Part 1B (Maud Street and Bessie Street), Enbridge Gas will be renewing their gas main and services to each property on Maud Street and Bessie Street, and ERTH Power will be adjusting power poles on Maud Street.
PROJECT AREA
Part 1A: Work to be completed by May 15, 2026.
Part 1B: Project to be tendered later in the year. Work to be completed between September 2026 and May 2027.
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Construction Update Week of March 2
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Construction has started for the Port Stanley Storm Sewer Upsizing – Phase 1A project. Construction equipment is staged at the Lotus Lane Parking Lot and work to dig out the berm has begun.
Phase 1A will take place until the May long weekend and will include work along William St., Edith Cavell Blvd., and the Hofhuis Park outlet.
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Notice of Construction
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Residents and business owners in the project area received a construction notice with project details and information regarding impacts during construction.
View the Construction Notice.
The project is scheduled to start on March 2nd, 2026 and anticipated completion is May 15th, 2026.
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Tender Awarded: Cassidy Construction London Ltd.
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At its Meeting on Monday, February 9, Central Elgin Council awarded the tender to Cassidy Construction London Ltd. to complete the Port Stanley Storm Sewer Upsizing- Phase 1A project.
