Utilities Kingston resumes major infrastructure upgrade to boost water and wastewater systems

Utilities Kingston is advancing a critical infrastructure project to enhance the city’s water and wastewater systems. The Portsmouth Pumping Station Flow Direction and Front Road Watermain Interconnect project, resuming this month, aims to improve system efficiency, enhance reliability and reduce long-term energy consumption.

This initiative reflects Utilities Kingston’s commitment to the sustainability and reliability of the community’s infrastructure. By redirecting sewage from the Portsmouth Pumping Station to the nearby Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, the project will reduce transport distance by over eight kilometres, boosting efficiency and capacity. The Front Road Watermain Interconnection will also connect the Point Pleasant Water Treatment Plant to the central water distribution system, further enhancing operational flexibility to meet Kingston’s growing demands.

“Kingston’s growth relies on robust, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure,” says David Fell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Utilities Kingston. “This project directly supports that vision by reducing energy consumption, improving system efficiency, and ensuring Kingston is prepared for future needs.”

Public information session

Utilities Kingston will host a public information session on Wednesday, November 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Invista Centre. Residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and learn more about the project’s timeline, traffic impacts, and long-term benefits for Kingston’s infrastructure.

Traffic impacts

Traffic delays are expected along Front Road and King Street West, from Sand Bay Lane to Country Club Drive, during construction. Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to plan extra travel time, use alternate routes where possible, and follow posted signs to share the road safely.

“We understand that construction disruptions can be challenging,” says Julie Runions, Director of Engineering at Utilities Kingston. “Our team is committed to minimizing these impacts and keeping you informed every step of the way. Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance Kingston’s infrastructure for the future.”

The project will unfold in phases from 2024 to 2028, including improvements along King Street West, Union Street, and Kennedy Street, as well as the rebuilding of the Portsmouth Pumping Station. To minimize disruption, watermain and sewage work will be coordinated, and aligned with the City’s pathway and intersection redesign projects.

More information about the project is available at UtilitiesKingston.com/Projects/Detail/PortsmouthPumpingStation

Media contact: For more information contact 613-546-4291, ext. 2300.

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