Ontario Street Sanitary and Watermain Replacement
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About the project

Niagara Region is improving its transmission watermain system by replacing approximately 1.7 kilometres along Ontario Street between King Street and Greenlane Road in Lincoln.

In 2019 and again in 2021, there were significant watermain breaks in the existing pipe. These breaks caused major service disruption to the area. During repairs, Niagara Region discovered the watermain was in very poor condition. Providing safe, reliable drinking water is a primary objective of Niagara Region. The watermain must be replaced to avoid future problems that would affect the community of Beamsville.

Upgrades include the installation of:

• A new PVC watermain with valve chambers, fittings and joint restraints
• A new PVC sanitary sewer, maintenance holes and service laterals

The Town of Lincoln is also proposing to replace and upsize approximately 1.7 kilometres of sanitary sewer along the same stretch of road to address aging infrastructure and to meet future growth demands for the area.

This project is a Schedule "A+" Project according to the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. Though Schedule A+ Projects are pre-approved, Niagara Region must inform the general public, external agencies, and Indigenous communities and organizations before the project starts.

Traffic delays during construction

Lane restrictions, road closures and travel delays are expected. Alternate routes around the construction zone will be posted and we ask that drivers use these routes. These closures are subject to weather conditions and project changes.

Project timeline