Elk Street Reconstruction Update: June 18, 2025

Location: Elk Street

Work Completed to Date:

New Sanitary line from Talbot Street to Victoria Street has been installed
New Watermain from Talbot Street to Victoria Street has been installed, testing and commissioning has now commenced.
New Storm line has been installed between Talbot Street and the outlet point at 201 Elk Street (Goodwill's near entrance) continuing towards Victoria Street
Intersection of Elk and Victoria has been backfilled with gravel to keep the intersection open until the watermain and storm line is ready to be connected

Work Scheduled for the Next Two Weeks:

Watermain testing and commissioning
Installation of the Storm line from 201 Elk Street (Goodwill's rear entrance) continuing towards Victoria Street
Phase 2 construction on Elk Street is scheduled to commence 30th of June, 2025

Road Closures and Access:

Due to weather constraints, Phase 1 curb and base asphalt will not be completed prior to the 8th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull on the 27th and 28th of June 2025. Gravel will be placed along Elk Street and compacted prior to the event. Elk Street will be closed to through traffic however accessible to local traffic during the event.
Elk Street will be closed to through traffic during construction, but open to local traffic.
Local residents west of the Storm line installation operation should access from Victoria Street.
Local residents east of the Storm line installation operation should access from Talbot Street.
Driveway access may be interrupted periodically during construction. Notification will be provided in advance of a driveway access disruption.

Construction Safety:

Further construction updates will be provided to residents as the project progresses. (External link)

The Town thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this project.