Strickland Street Watermain Replacement

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The Township of Selwyn is undertaking a watermain replacement project along Strickland Street in Lakefield. The work is scheduled to begin in the Spring 2024 and will take place along Strickland Street from Queen Street to Prospect Street, and include a portion of Prospect Street.

The scope of this project is to install new underground watermain infrastructure, and replace portions of sidewalks and curbs that are ripped up as a result of the construction.

Accurex Inc. will be completing the construction and DM Wills is the engineering firm overseeing the construction. The construction work consists of:

  • The installation of a new 200mm watermain along Strickland Street from Queen to Prospect, including a portion of Prospect Street.
  • New 19mm copper services to be installed to property line for all connecting properties.
  • New concrete curb and asphalt boulevard and replacement of portions of sidewalk.
  • New asphalt roadway.
  • Surface restoration for the planned external areas of impact.
  • New frame and grates for existing sanitary and storm structures as lid adjustments will be required for surface works.
  • Reconstruction of an overland flow route for stormwater.

The Township of Selwyn has received over $3 million combined from both the federal and provincial governments through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream fund to support upgrades at the Lakefield Water Treatment Plant, the recommissioning of the Lakefield Standpipe and the replacement of water mains under Strickland Street and Prospect Street in the Village of Lakefield to meet current health and safety standards, as well as preventative maintenance.

The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is delivered through bilateral agreements between Infrastructure Canada and each of the provinces and territories, delivering over $33 billion in funding under the program. The program provides long-term, stable funding delivered by Infrastructure Canada to help communities reduce air and water pollution, provide clean water, increase resilience to climate change and create a clean-growth economy; build strong, dynamic, and inclusive communities; and ensure Canadian families have access to modern, reliable services that improve their quality of life.


The Township of Selwyn is undertaking a watermain replacement project along Strickland Street in Lakefield. The work is scheduled to begin in the Spring 2024 and will take place along Strickland Street from Queen Street to Prospect Street, and include a portion of Prospect Street.

The scope of this project is to install new underground watermain infrastructure, and replace portions of sidewalks and curbs that are ripped up as a result of the construction.

Accurex Inc. will be completing the construction and DM Wills is the engineering firm overseeing the construction. The construction work consists of:

  • The installation of a new 200mm watermain along Strickland Street from Queen to Prospect, including a portion of Prospect Street.
  • New 19mm copper services to be installed to property line for all connecting properties.
  • New concrete curb and asphalt boulevard and replacement of portions of sidewalk.
  • New asphalt roadway.
  • Surface restoration for the planned external areas of impact.
  • New frame and grates for existing sanitary and storm structures as lid adjustments will be required for surface works.
  • Reconstruction of an overland flow route for stormwater.

The Township of Selwyn has received over $3 million combined from both the federal and provincial governments through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream fund to support upgrades at the Lakefield Water Treatment Plant, the recommissioning of the Lakefield Standpipe and the replacement of water mains under Strickland Street and Prospect Street in the Village of Lakefield to meet current health and safety standards, as well as preventative maintenance.

The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is delivered through bilateral agreements between Infrastructure Canada and each of the provinces and territories, delivering over $33 billion in funding under the program. The program provides long-term, stable funding delivered by Infrastructure Canada to help communities reduce air and water pollution, provide clean water, increase resilience to climate change and create a clean-growth economy; build strong, dynamic, and inclusive communities; and ensure Canadian families have access to modern, reliable services that improve their quality of life.


  • Water Shut-Down Notice

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    *Note: Residents and businesses affected by the water shut-down will receive a hand-delivered notice on Friday, May 10th, 2024. If you did not receive this notice, the water shut-down will not affect your residence or business.

    Please be advised that Accurex Inc. has been contracted by the Township of Selwyn to complete a watermain connection for the new watermain being installed on Strickland Street. This work will be completed on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024.

    We regret to inform you that there will be a disruption to your water service where the water will be shut-off between 9:00pm and 7:00am on Tuesday, May 14th to complete this work safely.

    Should for some reason the shutdown not happen on this date, the work will be scheduled for the following day Wednesday, May 15th, 2024.

    We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

    Thank-you for your co-operation and understanding.

  • Work on Strickland Street to Begin April 22nd!

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    The Strickland Street Watermain Replacement project will begin on Monday, April 22, 2024 with an anticipated completion date of August 2024.

    • CLOSED: Strickland Street, between Queen Street and Prospect Street, and a portion of Prospect Street, will be closed to through traffic (local traffic only).
    • PARTIAL LANE SHIFT: Queen Street at Strickland Street.

    Working hours are expected to be 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work if production is lost due to inclement weather or other factors. Accurex will also be setting up their construction trailer again at the Lakefield Marina.

    As a reminder, the work will take place on Strickland Street between Queen Street and Prospect Street, and a portion of Prospect Street in Lakefield. The work will include new underground infrastructure (watermain), and new sidewalks and curbs to replace those that are removed as part of the construction.

  • Detour to Morton Medical Center

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    For the duration of the Strickland Street Watermain Replacement project, Strickland Street from Queen Street to Prospect Street will be closed to through traffic (local traffic only). For residents who visit the Morton Medical Center, a detour will be in place for the duration of the construction project.
    To get to the Morton Medical Center located at 150 Strickland Street:
    • travel to County Road 33/Regional Road 33/Block Road,
    • turn left onto Highway 28
    • turn left onto Strickland Street
    • the Morton Medical Center will be on the right


  • Work to Begin in the Spring!

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    Accurex will be hand-delivering notices to affected property owners about the Strickland Street Watermain Replacement project. The notice includes information about timelines, potential disruptions, and contact information should a property owner have a question or concern.

    As a reminder, the work will take place on Strickland Street between Queen Street and Prospect Street, and a portion of Prospect Street in Lakefield. The work will include new underground infrastructure (watermain), and new sidewalks and curbs to replace those that are removed as part of the construction.

    The work is expected to commence in April 2024. The project has an anticipated completion date of August 2024. Working hours are expected to be 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work if production is lost due to inclement weather or other factors. Accurex will also be setting up their construction trailer again at the Lakefield Marina.

    The road will be closed to through traffic (local traffic only).

Page last updated: 10 May 2024, 12:12 PM