Water Street Reconstruction

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The Township of Selwyn is currently undertaking a reconstruction project along Water Street in Lakefield. Work is scheduled to start in the Spring of 2022, ending in Fall 2024.

The scope of this project is to install new underground infrastructure (storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain), new sidewalks, and curbs, and finally construct a new roadway.

Accurex Inc. will be completing the construction and DM Wills is the engineering firm overseeing the construction. The construction is described below including the proposed phasing:

The general goals of this project are to:

  • Replace aging underground and aboveground infrastructure
  • Improve traffic flow at the Water Street/King Street and Water Street/Reid Street intersections by introducing three-way stops
  • Improve pedestrian facilities
  • Improve parking facilities
  • Improve public boat launch

Additional Project Details

  • Traffic Calming - adding three-way stops at the intersections of King and Reid Streets to calm traffic and improve pedestrian crossings.
  • Christ Church Museum:
    • No works planned beyond road reconstruction to avoid any disturbance of the pioneer cemetery.
    • Active construction adjacent to the Christ Church area will start on April 25th, 2022, and will be overseen by a licensed archeologist.
  • Improved Parking Facilities - boat launch and parking area at the bridge, including designated accessible parking. Adding lay-by parking beside St. Paul’s Church.
  • Sidewalks – new sidewalk installed adjacent to the Lakefield Condominiums, extending from where it ends at Concession Street to King Street and replacement of existing sidewalk.
  • Bike lane – share the road will be implemented for cyclists. Space limitations meant that a dedicated bike lane could not be installed.
  • Boat launch:
    • Improvements to the boat launch, including hard surface launch area.

    • Boat launch will be closed during active construction during phase 1 (2022) – signage will be posted to advise of closures.

The Township of Selwyn is currently undertaking a reconstruction project along Water Street in Lakefield. Work is scheduled to start in the Spring of 2022, ending in Fall 2024.

The scope of this project is to install new underground infrastructure (storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain), new sidewalks, and curbs, and finally construct a new roadway.

Accurex Inc. will be completing the construction and DM Wills is the engineering firm overseeing the construction. The construction is described below including the proposed phasing:

The general goals of this project are to:

  • Replace aging underground and aboveground infrastructure
  • Improve traffic flow at the Water Street/King Street and Water Street/Reid Street intersections by introducing three-way stops
  • Improve pedestrian facilities
  • Improve parking facilities
  • Improve public boat launch

Additional Project Details

  • Traffic Calming - adding three-way stops at the intersections of King and Reid Streets to calm traffic and improve pedestrian crossings.
  • Christ Church Museum:
    • No works planned beyond road reconstruction to avoid any disturbance of the pioneer cemetery.
    • Active construction adjacent to the Christ Church area will start on April 25th, 2022, and will be overseen by a licensed archeologist.
  • Improved Parking Facilities - boat launch and parking area at the bridge, including designated accessible parking. Adding lay-by parking beside St. Paul’s Church.
  • Sidewalks – new sidewalk installed adjacent to the Lakefield Condominiums, extending from where it ends at Concession Street to King Street and replacement of existing sidewalk.
  • Bike lane – share the road will be implemented for cyclists. Space limitations meant that a dedicated bike lane could not be installed.
  • Boat launch:
    • Improvements to the boat launch, including hard surface launch area.

    • Boat launch will be closed during active construction during phase 1 (2022) – signage will be posted to advise of closures.

  • Final Phase Begins!

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    Accurex Inc. will be completing the final stage of the Water Street (Lakefield) reconstruction project in the coming weeks.

    Work for this phase will include:

    • adjustments of manholes, catch basin frames, covers and grates to finish grade
    • installation of concrete curb infills at each catch basin location
    • milling of existing asphalt areas
    • placement of final surface asphalt with markings

    The road will be intermittently closed to through traffic (local traffic only) from ) from Concession Street to Bridge Street September 9th to October 25th 2024.

  • Final Phase to Begin Late Summer!

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    The 3rd and final phase of the Water Street Reconstruction project is expected to commence late Summer 2024!

    Phase 3 consists of final road works, including final lift of asphalt, raising structures, and landscaping. Work will take place on:

    • Water Street between Concession Street and Bridge Street;
    • Concession Street between Water Street and Queen Street;
    • Reid Street between Water Street and Queen Street;
    • King Street from Water Street Queen Street.

    Once construction begins, working hours are expected to be 7:00am to 5:30pm 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 intermittently closed to through traffic (local traffic only).

  • Phase 2 Almost Complete!

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    Accurex will be hand delivering notices to affected property owners about the next phase of the Water Street reconstruction project in the next few days. 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 Water Street between Reid Street and Bridge Street and on Reid Street from Water Street to Charlotte Street. The work will include new underground infrastructure (storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain), new sidewalks, curbs, and finally the construction of a new roadway. The final road work and landscaping will take place in 2024.

    The work is expected to commence on Monday, April 10th, 2023. The project has an anticipated completion date of November 20, 2023. Working hours are expected to be 7:00am to 5:30pm 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: 30 Aug 2024, 10:37 AM