Tecumseh Hamlet Northwest Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Project

June 06 2025, Update: 

Please be advised that watermain work in Phase 2 of the above noted project has successfully reached a milestone allowing the road closure on Intersection Road to be temporarily lifted for local traffic.

This reopening is expected to last for approximately three (3) weeks until June 30.

• During this period, work will shift focus to ongoing watermain and sanitary sewer work in Phase 1, which is located east of Banwell Road in the greenfield (farmland) area. 
• After this temporary reopening period, the road closure will be reinstated as Phase 1 construction activity will begin to impact Intersection Road (weather permitting).
• Pedestrian fencing currently in place along the south side of Intersection Road will remain until Phase 2 is completed, regardless of the presence of construction activity on Intersection Road.

 We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to improve critical infrastructure in your area, Further questions can be directed to our Public Works and Environmental Services Clerk at 519 735 2184 at ext. 142. 

Project Overview

Construction for the Tecumseh Hamlet Secondary Plan Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project is scheduled to begin in early April, weather permitting. This important infrastructure project was awarded to Rudak Excavating Inc. by Tecumseh Town Council on February 25, 2025. 

The work will take place in two phases and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.  

Phase 1 – Greenfield Area (East of Banwell Road) 

This work involves deep excavation. To protect the environment, a specialized method called micro-tunnelling will be used in some areas. Large underground shafts will be built first to support this process. Early construction will focus on shaft development before pipe installation begins.  

Phase 2 – Intersection Road and Surrounding Area 

Much of the watermain work on Intersection Road will be done using horizontal directional drilling, which helps reduce disruption for local residents.  Open cut (trench) excavations on Intersection will be completed for the installation of the new sanitary and storm sewers.