Upcoming Projects on West Street and Clarence Street

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!

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Public Notices