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Beaverdams Sewage Pumping Station Upgrade and Forcemain Replacement

Upgrades and construction of a new forcemain to serve the area's expected growth.

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Location

Thorold

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Status

Active construction

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Timeline

January 2020 - Summer 2026

Project overview

The Beaverdams Sewage Pumping Station at 1678 Beaverdams Rd. in Thorold is owned and operated by Niagara Region. This station is within the service area of the Port Dalhousie Wastewater Treatment Plant. Niagara Region's 2017 Master Servicing Plan found the area should expect significant growth in the next 25 years.

The Beaverdams Sewage Pumping Station was built in 1993 and has been running for over 30 years without upgrades.

Construction will include a new 1.4 kilometre long forcemain. The forcemain will run from the pumping station along Collier Road South, Confederation Avenue to Richmond Street.

The work includes:

  • Installing a new 1.4 kilometre forcemain
  • Demolishing the existing building and installing a new covered shelter
  • Replacing underground infrastructure
  • Replacing pump and process piping and equipment
  • Adding a new outdoor generator
  • Upgrading electrical, instrumentation and communication systems
  • Improving site work

Project update

Most of the construction will be at the sewage pumping station. The sanitary forcemain installation is complete. A section of topcoat asphalt remains along Richmond Street in Thorold and will be completed in spring 2026.

Construction at the station is expected to be completed in July 2026.

Beaverdams Sewage Pumping Station Upgrade and Forcemain Replacement
Beaverdams road sewage pumping station
✓ Completed
January 2020
Notice of commencement
✓ Completed
August 2020
Public Information Centre #1: present background information, alternatives and evaluation criteria
✓ Completed
Fall 2020
Prepare project file and notice of study completion
✓ Completed
Winter 2020
Identify and evaluate alternative solutions
✓ Completed
Winter 2022
Detailed design
⟳ In Progress
Winter 2024 to Summer 2026
Construction

Wastewater

There will be no wastewater service interruptions during construction.

Traffic

Expect lane restrictions, lane closures and road closures that may result in traffic delays. We will post alternate routes around the construction area.

During construction, bus stops may be temporarily moved to avoid road closures.

Access

Access to homes and businesses in the area will not be affected. We will notify residents and businesses in the area in advance if construction will block a driveway for a short period. Accommodations will be arranged for access.

There will be public access to walk through the construction area. Avoid any non-essential activities in the construction area. Use extra caution when entering the construction area. Read and obey all warning signs, avoid heavy equipment and stay visible to all workers and vehicles.

Dana Knegt, C.Tech
Niagara Region
Project Manager
289-929-8451
Email Dana Knegt

Adam Szymanski, P.Eng.
R.V. Anderson Associates Limited
Contract Administrator
905-685-5049 ext. 4207
Email Adam Szymanski