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Overwhelming concern over Wellington water project
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Municipal law lawyer Andrew Biggart told his clients and other members of the public he felt the municipality is “astonishingly reckless… to be putting itself on the hook for a quarter billion dollars of development when the developer should be the one paying for it in the first place.” […]
Road work for Wellington water and sewer to begin July 22
Road work related to the Wellington water and sewer trunk project is to begin Monday, July 22 and occur in three stages over the next several months. Stage 1: Prince Edward Drive between Wellington Main and Elmdale will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, July 22 and is expected to continue for two weeks. […]
Work to keep Wellington water projects moving forward approved by council
Council plans to keep moving forward on Wellington water projects stating no money is being spent related to two decisions made at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, and further movement forward will first come to council. Council voted to direct staff to begin procurement of the final design of the water and wastewater plants […]
Wellington water pipes move forward; council seeks review of rest of costs
Council will move forward with installation of the new Wellington watermain and sewer pipes infrastructure having awarded a $16 million contract to Clearway Construction at Tuesday night’s meeting. “Investments such as the one we’re talking about tonight are absolutely critical,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “Is is somewhat eye-watering when you look at the numbers? Yes, […]
County will hold decision on Wellington water pipes tender to gain legal advice on project guarantees
Following extensive discussion and public comment, council agreed Tuesday night to hold its decision on approving a tender contract for the Wellington watermain and sanitary sewer trunk infrastructure (pipes) until it gains legal advice in time for the Dec. 19 council meeting. “A number of points were made this evening that I think deserve further […]
Wellington water woes pour out over costs, what-ifs and complicated process
By Sharon Harrison “The biggest question in the room that everyone is worried about is, what if they don’t come?” asked one Wellington on the Lake resident who took to the podium. “What if they don’t come, what if they don’t build?” The Wellington water and wastewater infrastructure public information meeting held at the Wellington […]
Province-wide strike halts work on Wellington water tower
UPDATE JUNE 1: Construction has resumed on the Wellington water tower following the conclusion of the strike. A province-wide strike by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) has impacted the construction of the new water tower in Wellington. IUOE went on strike as of Monday, May 2. All work at the Wellington water tower […]
Construction of new Wellington water tower under way
Construction of the new water tower in Wellington has begun at the northeast corner of the Belleville Street and First Avenue intersection. Construction is tentatively scheduled for completion in the spring of 2023. The new elevated water tank is expected to provide the recommended pressures for the existing system, and for the planned future developments […]
Wellington Water Week makes a big splash
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The lakeside village of Wellington was swept up in a wave of performances, interactive events, concerts, art and more in a week-long celebration of water. The flood of events filled ‘Water Week’ – seven days devoted to an unusual array of uniquely-inspired events connecting the theme of water, varying […]
More watermain repairs in Wellington
DEC. 26: Emergency watermain repairs continue Friday, Dec. 27 at the intersection of Niles and Maple streets in Wellington. Repairs are to begin at 8 a.m., with an expected completion time of 5 p.m. Maple Street and Niles Street intersection entrances may be reduced to one lane for the duration of repairs. DEC. 23: The […]
