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Town provides update on Huron Street sanitary sewer replacement

Replacement Update

The Town of St. Marys and Lavis Contracting have completed the first block of sanitary sewer replacement on Huron Street between Queen Street E. and Jones Street. All blockages in the sanitary system have been cleared.

Crews are now replacing water services in that block for residents on the west side of Huron Street. This work should be completed on Friday, May 13. Crews will then install the road base, which should be done by Wednesday, May 17. A suppressant will be put down...

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Calling all artisans and non-profit organizations!

Homecoming-Heritage offering two free vendor opportunities

Homecoming-Heritage weekend, July 1 - 3, will highlight all the best St. Marys has to offer, including our volunteer groups and local artisans!

On Friday, July 1, Canada Day, local artists and artisans are invited to apply for one of approximately 25 booths to create an “artisan market” at Cadzow Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Booths are free and open to creators of unique items that showcase our community’s creativity.

On Saturday, July...

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Town offering grant funding for attainable housing projects

Money available to support new and existing residential rental units and accessory dwellings

The Town of St. Marys wants to create more attainable housing options in the community – and its offering cash to local property owners to make it happen.

The push for attainable housing is part of the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP provides money to private property owners to support projects that help achieve the municipality’s planning and development goals. One of the major aims of the...

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Town provides update on Huron Street sanitary sewer repair

The Town of St. Marys and Lavis Contracting completed a temporary repair on the sanitary sewer on Huron Street at Elgin Street East during the week of April 25, 2022. A visual and video inspection of the pipe was completed while the repair was being done.

The inspections revealed a three-block stretch of pipe that requires immediate replacement. Construction crews are being redeployed from the ongoing Wellington Street reconstruction project to address this urgent issue.

Details

The sanitary sewer...

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Closures of Huron St. S, Elgin St. E and Jones St. E extended due to ongoing sanitary repairs

Sections of Huron Street South, Elgin Street East and Jones Street East will remain closed until at least May 10, 2022, as the Town of St. Marys continues to perform emergency repairs to the sanitary system.

The work is taking longer than originally expected due to the severe localized degradation of the sanitary pipes.

Impacts to the public

Until April 29, 2022

• A loud construction pump will be running constantly to maintain sanitary sewer service

Until May 10, 2022

• Huron Street South will be closed...

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