Utilities Kingston resumes infrastructure upgrades to improve water and wastewater systems – Kingston

Utilities Kingston has restarted a major project to improve the city's water and wastewater infrastructure.

The Portsmouth Pumping Station Flow Direction and Front Road Watermain Interconnect project aims to improve system efficiency, increase reliability and reduce energy consumption in the long term.

The initiative will divert sewage from the Portsmouth pumping station to the nearby Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, reducing the transportation distance by more than five miles. In addition, the Front Road Watermain Interconnect will connect the Point Pleasant Water Treatment Plant to the central water distribution system, increasing flexibility to meet Kingston's growing needs.

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“Kingston's growth depends on robust, efficient and sustainable infrastructure,” said David Fell, president and CEO of Utilities Kingston. “This project directly supports this vision by reducing energy consumption, improving system efficiency and ensuring Kingston is prepared for future needs.”

Residents can learn more about the project at a public information session on Wednesday, November 27 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the INVISTA Center. Attendees will hear details about the project's timeline, traffic impacts and long-term benefits to Kingston's infrastructure.

During the work, traffic delays are expected along Front Road and King Street West, from Sand Bay Lane to Country Club Drive. Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to allow extra travel time, use alternative routes and follow signs for safety.

“We understand that construction disruptions can be challenging,” said Julie Runions, director of engineering at Utilities Kingston. “Our team is doing everything we can to minimize these impacts and keep you informed every step of the way. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve Kingston's infrastructure for the future.”

The project will be rolled out in phases through 2028, including upgrades to King Street West, Union Street and Kennedy Street, as well as the reconstruction of the Portsmouth Pumping Station. To reduce disruption, water supply and sewerage works will be coordinated with the redesign projects of the city's paths and intersections.

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