Port Hood Wastewater Lift Station Replacement Kicks Off April 27

The replacement of a wastewater lift station will kick off Monday, April 27, in Port Hood. Materials will be delivered to the site throughout the first week, with construction activity beginning the week of May 4.

The lift station, located at the intersection of Main Street and Convent Street, was installed in the 1970s, and is now at the end of its useful life cycle.

A wastewater lift station is a pressurized system that moves sewer from lower to higher elevations. Replacing the lift station will improve the efficiency and reliability of sewage handling in the area, reduce the risk of environmental incidents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The installation is scheduled to finish mid-summer.

What Residents Can Expect During Construction:

• Most work will take place off the roadway; however, there is a section of work that will cause a reduction to one lane of traffic. Traffic control will be on site during that time.
• There will be no planned interruption to municipal wastewater services throughout the duration of this project.

Construction Hours:

Construction work will be conducted during the following hours:

• Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Please note, work hours may vary depending on weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

Noise and traffic:

• There will be minimal impact to the surrounding area. Light construction noise may be noticeable during work hours.
• At times, traffic control measures will be in place. Any detours will be clearly marked and communicated in advance.

Safety Concerns:

• Public safety is our priority, please use caution around the construction zone.
• Access to the construction site is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized individuals are prohibited from entering the site for safety reasons.
• Please follow all signage and detour routes if needed.

This project represents an investment of $1,482,075, with 50% covered by the municipality’s capital budget, and the remaining 50% covered by the Nova Scotia Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development (GRID) Program.

If residents have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out:

• Email construction@invernesscounty.ca
• Call toll-free 1-866-258-0223, select option #0

To learn more about the project, visit Port Hood Wastewater Lift Station Replacement | Municipality of the County of Inverness

The Municipality thanks residents in advance for any inconvenience this project may cause.