Niagara Region has completed a Class Environmental Assessment for a new Fort Erie elevated tank and watermain upgrades.
The assessment reviewed the existing water system, and evaluated suitable sites within Fort Erie for the construction of a new elevated water storage tank and necessary improvements to the existing water system.
The assessment recommended the site at 1886 Pettit Rd. as the preferred location. Design of the new tank is scheduled to be finished in Spring 2024 with construction to start in Summer/Fall 2024. Project completion is scheduled for 2026.
The existing Central Avenue elevated tank and Stevensville reservoir will be decommissioned after the new elevated tank has been commissioned and is fully operational.
Niagara Region updated the Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan and a new elevated water storage tank was part of the recommended improvements to the Fort Erie water distribution system.
The new elevated water storage tank will combine and replace Fort Erie's existing water storage systems which are approaching their end of service life. This tank will also:
- Improve current pumping operations
- Reduce long-term lifecycle costs
- Provide capacity to the Fort Erie water system required to support projected growth
