Real Time Control Sterling Street Sewer Chamber Construction
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Project Details
The Sterling Street underground Sewer Chamber will undergo capital construction to improve control of combine sewer flows to the wastewater treatment plant. Included in the scope of work are partial and full road closures on Sterling Street between Forsyth Avenue West and Whitton Road to accommodate the excavation and replacement of the existing chamber.
The majority of the project has been completed with final restoration work and testing of new equipment scheduled for spring 2024. During this time, partial road closures will be required on Sterling Street with all work expected to be completed by June 2024.
Start date: April 2023 | Expected end date: June 2024
What to expect during construction
- Final restoration work and testing of new equipment is scheduled for spring 2024. Partial road closures on Sterling Street will be required.
Note: All dates are subject to change and are weather dependent.
Throughout construction
- During the 2023 construction period, Oakwood Place Park was required to be used as a temporary construction support area. The park has since been reopened and any restoration work required will be completed in spring 2024.
- Construction will occur Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm. Extended hours may be required and will be posted on this page if necessary.
Why we are doing this work
Real-time controls help to efficiently manage wastewater flows and reduce combined sewer overflow events. With advanced computer software responding to sensors that measure factors such as flow, level, pressure and rainfall, real-time controls manipulate gates, weirs, chambers, and pump stations to get the most out of the wastewater system. These responses and adaptations occur immediately, resulting in an overall system that is more capable of managing wet weather flows, better prepared to defend its own systems from damage or overuse and better equip us to protect the water quality of Hamilton Harbour. By upgrading flow regulator chambers as on Sterling Street, we will be able to monitor, control and capture more combined sewer flows in real time. Learn more about Real Time Control