Accelerated construction on the Wellington trunkline project begins next week which should result in the reopening of Main Street several weeks sooner than expected.
The first night crew shift on the Wellington trunk watermain and trunk sanitary sewer project will begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
The municipality is doubling production on the project with two 12-hour shifts five days a week:
The day crew will work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday
The night crew will work 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday – Friday
The accelerated timeline will move up the reopening of Wellington Main Street from late spring to early spring 2025.
The county says speeding up construction will make life easier and more convenient for people who currently must detour around the closure between Cleminson Street and the entrance to the water and wastewater plant.
The additional cost associated with the accelerated construction will be covered by the contingency built into the project budget approved by council.
Wellington Main Street between Cleminson Street and the entrance to the treatment plants is completely closed to vehicle traffic during construction.
A full road closure is necessary due to the required depth needed to install the new gravity sanitary trunk main.
Noise levels may be elevated during construction, however, Prince Edward County’s noise by-law allows for this type of noise when the work is undertaken by the municipality.
Construction lighting will be required in order to illuminate the construction site during night shifts.
