The Town of Yarmouth is carrying out Water Street infrastructure upgrades in an area of Water Street that has been prone to flash flooding over the years and near where a new apartment complex is being built. TOWN OF YARMOUTHArticle contentA major infrastructure project is underway on Water Street in the Town of Yarmouth, in the area where a new apartment complex is being constructed by a private developer.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe improvements will also benefit motorists and businesses in the area. The area of Water Street receiving infrastructure work has been prone to flooding in the past during heavy rainfalls.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe work being carried includes the installation of a new sanitary sewer system with manholes, a storm sewer with catch basins, curb and asphalt reinstatement, and associated landscaping.Article contentThe town says the project – awarded to Aberdeen Paving Ltd. following a competitive tender process – will bring significant improvements to the area of Water Street between Gardner Street and Richards Lane.Article contentConstruction was expected to reach substantial completion within eight weeks. The work will lead to street closures and occasional water disruptions, all of which will be announced in advance.Article contentThe town says the Water Street upgrades were approved by council at its Oct. 14 meeting, with the contract awarded to Aberdeen in the amount of $882,402.40.Article contentThe funding covering the project is comprised of $537,402.40 from the Government of Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund, and $345,000 from Mirza Holdings Incorporated, the private developer that is building the apartment complexArticle contentArticle content“The upgrades will support Mirza’s new housing development of 27 units with estimated completion in the summer of 2026, and a phase 2 project to be completed in 2027,” reads a town website.Article contentArticle content“These upgrades represent yet another significant investment in Yarmouth’s infrastructure. We have completed several projects of this nature in recent years, and this one is much-needed, especially with a significant new housing project under construction in that area,” said Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood in a media release. “This work reflects the town’s commitment to upgrading key infrastructure to support new housing for our residents.”Article contentIn this past, this has been an industrial/commercial zone with the businesses located there. With the addition of the apartment complex, the area will be a mix of industrial, commercial and residential.
$882,402 street upgrades happening near apartment complex under construction in Yarmouth
