Construction Begins to Complete Prince Road Storm Sewer Outlet
Today, Mayor Drew Dilkens was joined by Ward 2 Councillor Fabio Costante and City administration to announce the upcoming construction of the Prince Road Storm Sewer Outlet.
Awarded to SheaRock Construction Group, this project will cost $7,888,220 and have a target completion date of November 2025.
This work is part of a larger multi-phase, multi-year Prince Road Storm Sewer Project and will extend the current Prince Road trunk westerly along Chappell Avenue, crossing Essex Terminal Railway (ETR) rail and continuing through the southern part of 3800 Russell Street to a new outlet chamber and pumping station at McKee Creek.
This project has made significant critical storm and sewer infrastructure upgrades to relieve local street and basement flooding for a service area of 390 hectares, benefiting approximately 3,500 residential and business properties. Over the last 25 years, the City has spent approximately $15 million on improvements.
Following severe flooding events in 2016 and 2017, the Sewer and Coastal Flood Protection Master Plan (SMP) was completed in 2020 to help the City understand the causes of local flooding, evaluate short-term and long-term solutions, and complete preliminary design and cost estimates for drainage improvements.
The SMP further analyzed the recommendations from the Prince Road Sewer Study that was completed in 2001, which included considerations for extreme precipitation and high surface water levels when developing flooding solutions.
In 2024, the City will spend $61.4 million on sewer and stormwater upgrades, which is part of a 10-year capital plan approved in last year’s capital budget to invest $1.9 billion to sustain the city’s future growth and development.
Quotes:
“The upcoming construction to complete the Prince Road Storm Sewer Outlet represents a multi-phase, multi-year critical stormwater infrastructure investment to keep residents safe and properties protected from flooding. Responding to past severe flooding events and guided by the Sewer and Costal Flood Protection Master Plan, City Council will continue Investing in Growth and Building Windsor’s Future by prioritizing these key stormwater projects across the city.”
- Mayor Drew Dilkens
“The City of Windsor’s Prince Road Storm Sewer Project is a perfect example of long-term investment in critical stormwater infrastructure that will keep communities safe. For local Sandwich residents, this project and the completion of this outlet will ensure that our community is ready for ever more frequent severe weather events.”
- Councillor Fabio Costante, Ward 2