Some much-needed road repairs are expected in Wallaceburg in the months to come.
At Monday night’s council meeting, members will vote on awarding a contract for the reconstruction of Elgin Street between Forhan Street and Lorne Avenue.
A report to council says Elgin Street has been identified as a priority for infrastructure replacement and road reconstruction, especially considering the repeated need for excavation and emergency repairs over the years.
Officials say ongoing operation and structural issues with underground infrastructure needs to be addressed, including multiple breaks in the existing cast iron watermain, which was installed in the 1940s.
Municipal administration is recommending the $3.9 million tender be awarded to Clarke Construction, and a $30,000 contract give approved for WT Infrastructure Solutions for contract administration and inspection services.
According to the report, the project will include the removal of the existing sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain along Elgin Street between Forhan Street and Lorne Avenue, as well as new sanitary and storm sewers to be connected to the previously replaced sections on Elgin Street and Lorne Avenue. The project will also see the replacement and upsizing of the existing watermain, including services to the property line, as well as reinstatement of the asphalt road surface, driveway approaches, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and boulevard restoration.
The project will be done in two separate phases. Phase one is planned to begin in September 2026 and will continue as weather permits. The second phase is expected to begin in spring 2027, with overall project completion expected by August 2027.
