Notice of construction: Thundering Waters trunk sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Niagara Falls

​Niagara Region is proceeding with the rehabilitation of the Thundering Waters trunk sanitary sewer along Oldfield Road and a utility easement in between John Daly Way to Dorchester Road in the City of Niagara Falls.

Construction work will consist of the rehabilitation of 1.8 km of concrete sewer and manholes along the Thundering Waters sewer system.

Niagara Region has retained Insituform Technologies for this construction project and Robinson Consultants to provide the construction administration and inspection services.

Project status

Construction is expected to begin Sept. 8, 2025 and be completed by June 2026.

What to expect

• ​Residents can expect construction vehicles and related truck traffic, and a degree of construction-related noise, dust and short-term inconvenience. During the lining process, the contractor must also work night shifts and 24/7 operations for brief periods.
  
  
• Odours from the resin used to line the sewer may be noticeable during the rehabilitation phase of this work. Although low levels of this harmless odour may be noticeable at times, it presents no risk to health.
  
  
• Construction and traffic signage will be posted and public services such as emergency services, garbage / recycling collection and school buses will be advised of the construction work
  
  
• Construction lane restrictions, lane closures and road closures resulting in traffic delays are expected but will be minimized. Alternate routes around the construction zone will be posted and should be followed.
  
  
• No planned service interruptions to water, wastewater, electricity or gas are expected. During the sewer lining process, residents will be asked to minimize water usage.
  
  
• There will be no changes to garbage, recycling and organic collection as a result of the construction. If needed, the contractor will carry bins to a more accessible location and return once emptied. Residents should label their bins to ensure they are not misplaced.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this time of inconvenience.

Visit the Thundering Waters Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation​ project page for further details as construction progresses.

Any questions about this project should be directed to the project team:

Derek Falardeau-Mercier, P.Eng.
Manager Water and Wastewater Design and Development
Niagara Region
905-401-8392
derek.falardeau-mercier@niagararegion.ca

Sinan Omari, P.Eng. (Contractor)
Senior Project Manager
Insituform Technologies Ltd
289-439-5683
24 hour Contact Centre: 905-523-2605

Lauren Young, P.Eng. (Consultant)
Senior Project Manager
Robinson Consultants
289-527-5927
lyoung@rcii.com

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