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Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development is back on-site at the Yarmouth Yards Pumping Station with another construction update, and this time he's joined by Nishant for a closer look at what's happening underground.
Since the last visit, this project has transformed from an open excavation into a serious feat of engineering. Nishant walks us through what this pumping station actually does (hint: it can move up to 200 litres of water per second), why the walls of the wet well are a full three feet thick, and how the construction team has broken the concrete pour into three carefully staged phases. With two of those pours already complete and the final stage underway, commissioning is on track for October of this year, at which point the station will be ready to accept flows from the Yarmouth Yards industrial development site. It's a big build, a bigger capacity, and a critical piece of infrastructure for one of the most exciting development projects St. Thomas has seen in years. Thanks for watching! If you found this update helpful, hit the like button and subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next from the Beehive. Learn more about how the sewage treatment process works in St. Thomas.
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Construction season is just around the corner in St. Thomas, and this week on From the Beehive, Mike is joined on Talbot Street by Dan Koppert to talk about one of the City’s most visible infrastructure projects of the year.
Beginning this April, crews will start work on a major deep sewer upgrade along Talbot Street between First Avenue and Fairview. The project will replace the existing sewer with a larger one to support St. Thomas’ continued growth and development. Along the way, the work will also include a new water main, street repairs, widening, and safety improvements along this busy corridor. While construction of this scale always comes with some disruption, Talbot Street will remain open throughout the project with one lane of traffic in each direction. Drivers should plan for slower travel times through the area while work is underway. Mike and Dan also give a quick overview of several other infrastructure projects happening across the city this year, including work on Woodworth Avenue, Alma Street, St. George Street, and Pearl Street as part of the City’s broader capital program. Infrastructure projects like these may happen underground, but they play a critical role in preparing St. Thomas for future investment, development, and growth. 📍 Project Location: Talbot Street (First Ave. to Fairview Ave.) 🗓 Estimated Timeline: April – October 2026 🚧 Traffic: Reduced to one lane in each direction during construction Watch the full update to learn what’s coming and how the work will help support the future of St. Thomas. Stay updated on the project on the project page. |
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