From the Beehive E 135 - Burwell Pumping Station Update

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.
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