Ontario Construction News staff writer
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced funding for the rehabilitation of Lakeshore Road’s stormwater system in Wainfleet.
The investment will increase the capacity of the Niagara Region community’s storm water management system, minimize roadside erosion, reduce overland flooding and water infiltration into private septic systems.
The government of Canada is investing $255,568, Ontario is providing $212,952, while the Township of Wainfleet is contributing $175,400.
The project involves the replacement of existing catch basins and two outlets to the municipal drains, as well as the installation of roadside erosion protection walls and drainage curbs to eliminate erosion. This will add additional storm water handling capacity to the system, enabling it to address instances of higher-than-normal rainfall that may otherwise cause overland flooding.