Water Street Infrastructure Project to be Completed early July

The final phase of the Water Street Infrastructure project, currently underway at Prescott Street and Job’s Cove, is scheduled to be completed by the second week of July. This is slightly behind the originally estimated June 30 completion date due to unforeseen underground infrastructure challenges.

Base course asphalt is scheduled to be in place Thursday, June 29 with most of the concrete work completed by Friday, June 30.  Concrete work is weather dependent however the goal is to have as much complete as possible prior to July 1.  Access will always be maintained, including full accessibly for wheelchair, strollers, etc. 

The contractor will not be on site during the Canada Day long weekend.  They will return to site July 4 to complete the remaining concrete, landscaping and road work, finishing with the surface course asphalt during the first and second weeks of July. 

The road closure at Duckworth Street and Prescott Street will remain in place until the surface course asphalt is placed, with traffic able to proceed along Water Street to Harbour Drive. Current barricades on Water Street at Prescott Street will remain in place for the duration of the Pedestrian Mall.  

The final days of work are not expected to impact business access or the Pedestrian Mall.  

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused, appreciates the cooperation of the local business community and looks forward to finalizing this major project in the downtown core. 

Previous Announcements

Underground Construction Starts at Prescott Street – May 5

Construction Update – April 28

Traffic Delays – March 23

Water Street Construction – March 6