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The City of Port Colborne is moving forward with several projects to enhance the West Street area and improve infrastructure. See below for details:

West Street Island Enhancements

Purpose: Removal of the berm and armor stone in preparation for new pergolas.

Key Updates:

  • Public Feedback: Public Works is incorporating comments from the BIA into updated renderings. Open public consultation will follow, with completion targeted for the end of January 2025.
  • Tree and Stone Relocation: Scheduled for January 13–17, 2025. Notices have been delivered to those directly affected.
    • Heavy equipment will block all angled parking on West Street for the week.
    • Sidewalks on the east side of West Street in the area will be closed.
    • Efforts will be made to keep the roadway open where possible.
  • Timeline:
    • Final rendering to Council: Early 2025.
    • Project tendering follows Council approval.
    • Pergola installation targeted for May 2025 (dependent on Hydro project timeline).
    • Concrete work around the pergola to align with West Street reinstatement (following Hydro line removal).

Clarence Street Storm Sewer

Purpose: Installation of a new storm sewer system.

Key Updates:

  • Construction starts in the second half of January 2025, with a full road closure for 3–4 weeks.
    • Businesses have been notified; a follow-up notice with exact start dates will be delivered in January.
  • Once the full closure ends, partial closures will be implemented for surface works. The timeline will depend on winter conditions.
  • Full completion expected by end of May 2025 at the latest.

West Street Hydro Project

Purpose: Removal of overhead hydro lines and installation of underground infrastructure.

Key Updates:

  • Current Progress:
    • Construction to be awarded in January 2025, with work beginning immediately thereafter.
  • Traffic Disruptions:
    • The east-side parking will experience the majority of disruptions due to underground work.
  • Timeline:
    • All work to expected to be completed by June 2025.

For more information or questions about these projects, please contact Public Works at 905-835-2900.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our city!