Municipal Infrastructure
Infrastructure Construction Projects include - but are not limited to - street patching and rehabilitation, curb/sidewalk replacement or repairs, water supply/resources upgrades, waste management, sewer/water treatment, airport runway repairs, and much more.
Infrastructure projects focus on the development and maintenance of services, facilities, and systems within the Town of Port Hawkesbury. We’ve participated in numerous infrastructure projects in the 2016-2020 and the 2020-2024 terms. This section highlights some of the work we’ve done.
Water Utility
The Town of Port Hawkesbury’s water is supplied from the Landry Lake Watershed. Landry Lake is located on the Port Malcolm Road east of the WTP in Point Tupper. The Landry Lake Watershed is operated and maintained by the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works. The Landry Lake pumping station pumps water from the lake into an above ground storage tank. The water flows by gravity from the storage tank to the Town of Port Hawkesbury’s Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The water that is supplied to the WTP is untreated and is called “raw water”.
The Town of Port Hawkesbury has partnered with the County of Inverness in respect to their Water and Wastewater systems. The County is erecting a water tower in Port Hastings and connecting to the Town of Port Hawkesbury’s water distribution system. The Town of Port Hawkesbury will supply water to Port Hastings and surrounding area in addition to the Town of Port Hawkesbury.
Pitt Street Water Tower Project.
The Town of Port Hawkesbury is replacing the Pitt Street Water Tower as part of a phased upgrade of the water system. The project also includes upgrades at the water treatment plant and the replacement of a valve and instrumentation chamber, with a total budget of $3.3 million.
The project involves demolishing the Pitt Street water tower, constructing a new tower and controls building, and reinstating the site. Strait Engineering Ltd. is overseeing the design and project. Demolition is set for early August, with construction continuing until December.
During construction, residents will observe heavy machinery, cranes, onsite workers, and trucks. The site will be closed to the public, with increased noise during peak phases. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Work will occur between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Sewage Treatment Plant Outfall Repair
Chronic faults in existing systems.
The sewage treatment plant outfall system continued to be plagued with malfunctioning weight-down infrastructure. This was causing challenges for the system, and increased risk or damage.
Modern weight solutions.
The Sewage Treatment Plant Outfall Repair was completed with the installation of new ballast weights.
Water Treatment Plant.
Underground Fuel Storage Tank.
The buried fuel storage tank was at the end of its life span and needed replacement.. As the photo demonstrates, this was sorely in need of replacement.
Above Ground Fuel Tank
A much better fuel tank and system is now in place, and much easier to maintain and access for Town staff.
Tamarac Booster Station.
Aged infrastructure systems and technology.
Our Town has been committed to tacking our aged booster system infrastructure, located in Tamarac. This photo shows the system was in poor condition, and ripe for failure.
A Modern System.
This booster station replacement project cost approximately $250K and was funding through the Clean Water Wastewater Fund. This new more modern system has improved water quality as well as greatly improved the reliability of the system. Projects approved under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund receives 50% funding from the Federal government, 25% from the Provincial government, with municipal units paying the remaining 25%.
Asphalt and Sidewalk
“Our 2016 to 2020 term has seen approximately 3.2 kms of Sidewalk Installed, 25,000 m2 of Asphalt Placed By Contractors, which equals more than 6 acres This summer alone, i estimate that 250 tonnes of asphalt was placed by public works staff for patching and repairs.”
Tamarac Drive Before
Tamarac Drive After Replacement of Asphalt, Curb, and Sidewalks
Reynolds Street Before
Reynolds Street before, lack of safe crossing for children to access bus stop.
Reynolds Street After Replacement of Asphalt Curb and Sidewalks
Reynolds Street after Replacement with new asphalt, curb, sidewalk and safe crosswalk for children to access bus stop.
Hiram Street - Before
Hiram Street after - street replacement with curb and sidewalk, including partial replacement of Port Hawkesbury Volunteer Fire Department parking lot.
Granville Street sidewalk - Before
Granville Street Sidewalks - After
Active Transportation Trail Park Area
Beautification and Streetscape.
Grant’s Pond Bridge (before)
The bridge was not pedestrian friendly, and it looked tired and dated.
New Grant’s Pond Bridge.
Bridge is accessible and it has a fresh new look, and a more modern feel. This pedestrian bridge is well-used, as is the Active Transportation Trail it is connected to.
Fountain is now Working Again
Connector Parks and Veterans War Memorial Park.
