Progress at Woodworth Ave. Pumping Station - From the Beehive E134

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.