Timmins City Council has approved the contract for watermain lining to Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. in the amount of $4,950,000 + HST. This critical infrastructure project will rehabilitate approximately 2,060 metres of transmission watermain along Riverside Dr. from Shirley St. to the Mattagami River Bridge, and a small section of watermain located in an easement between Shamrock Ave. and Dome Ave. in South Porcupine.
Watermain lining is a rehabilitation method that restores aging and corroded water pipes by installing a new, durable liner inside the existing pipe. No excavation is required, reducing traffic disruption and making the process more cost effective than full pipe replacement. The contract allows for lining of the existing watermains, installation of new water valves to improve system control, new hydrants to enhance fire protection, and rehabilitation of the smaller watermain in South Porcupine.
This work has been identified as a priority ahead of Connecting Link construction planned for 2027 and 2028. Completing the work now will help minimize the risk of future watermain breaks and disruption to the city’s main transportation corridor. The South Porcupine watermain is considered critical due to its unknown age and location.
The City of Timmins maintains approximately 221,000 metres of watermain infrastructure. To date, 8,140 metres, roughly 3.7%, have been rehabilitated using lining methods, which can significantly extend the life of critical water infrastructure.
Project timelines and potential traffic impacts will be communicated as start dates are determined.
For more information on the City’s capital works projects, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works
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