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Construction is moving full steam ahead at the Burwell Pumping Station — and yes, it was another cold one on site. ❄️
In this update, Mike chats with Mike Brix to talk about the critical upgrades happening as part of the continued development of the Yarmouth Yards Industrial Park in St. Thomas. Here’s what you’ll learn in this video: • Why the Burwell Pumping Station needed to be upsized • How the City identified sewer capacity bottlenecks during early Yarmouth Yards planning • What a “wet well” is and how it works • How sewage flows from the gravity sewer to the pumps and back into the system • The project timeline, from spring 2025 through commissioning at the end of 2026 As the community continues to grow, infrastructure investments like this one ensure that we have the capacity to support new industry, protect surrounding areas, and build for the future. It’s not always the most glamorous work — but it’s some of the most important. Thanks for watching. Be sure to like the video and subscribe to follow along as we continue sharing updates from across St. Thomas — where possibilities live.
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Work is ramping up on Woodworth Avenue — and it’s more than just road construction.
In this update, Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development is joined by Meredith to walk through a major infrastructure project that will: ✔ Reconstruct the Woodworth Pumping Station ✔ Install two new force mains ✔ Increase sewer capacity north of Highway 3 ✔ Connect flows to the new Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility ✔ Add sidewalks for improved active transportation ✔ Separate stormwater and sanitary systems This project is a critical step toward expanding wastewater capacity to support growth in north St. Thomas, including residential, commercial, and industrial development. It also modernizes the corridor by urbanizing the road cross-section, installing stormwater pipes, and improving pedestrian access. 🚧 What to Expect: • Work begins in early March • Limited local traffic during construction • Separate MTO-coordinated work to install services under the highway • Completion anticipated by early August By upsizing pipes and improving conveyance capacity, the City is creating operational flexibility between the existing Sunset Drive plant and the new Dalewood facility — ensuring long-term reliability, environmental responsibility, and room for future growth. Infrastructure like this may happen underground, but it’s foundational to where St. Thomas is headed. Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development is back on the PowerCo site with another construction update, and this one marks a visible milestone.
Joined once again by Alan Gad from PowerCo, the team takes a walk through what’s happening right now on site, including the first steel going up in the CP cell production area. It may be cold, snowy, and very much winter, but progress is still moving forward. In this update, Alan explains: What “first steel up” means for the project How winter construction actually works, including snow management, heated concrete, and extra safety measures What the public can expect to start seeing next as more steel, concrete, and rebar go into place How work will continue through the winter and into spring, when walls and other major elements will start to take shape It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how a large-scale industrial project keeps momentum even in challenging weather, and a glimpse of how this site will continue to transform in the months ahead. Thanks for watching. If you’re enjoying these on-site updates, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and stay tuned for more progress from the PowerCo project in St. Thomas. While Mike was on-site, he was also joined by Tegan Versolatto to film her PowerCo update, Watt's Up! Be sure to tune in to PowerCo's social media for that update, too! |
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