Project Update: November 12 - Access to Driveways Restricted
Starting at 7am on Monday, November 16, driveway access will be restricted for homes on the North side of Main Street from Cherry Lane to Balcom.
This restriction will allow for the pouring and curing of new cement curbs.
Driveways will be re-opened on Thursday, November 19, at 7am.
Impacted homes are asked to use Cherry Lane, Kent, Chestnut, Wickwire, Robie Tufts, Westwood and Balcom for on-street parking during this time.
The Town acknowledges the inconvenience and thanks impacted residents for their understanding as the work on the West Main raw water transmission line continues. Impacted homes will receive notices from the contractor on November 12.
The water transmission line installation is expected to be completed today, and final pressure testing of the new system will be carried out by the end of this week.
Beginning Friday, the contractor will start grading work throughout the project area, which will continue through next week in preparation for the installation of concrete curb and catch basins. That work is currently scheduled to begin on or around November 9.
Following completion of the concrete work, asphalt milling and paving are scheduled for the week of November 16.
Please note that construction schedules remain weather dependent and may be adjusted if conditions require. We appreciate your patience throughout this important infrastructure upgrade and will continue to work with the contractor to maintain progress toward completion.
Project update: October 21 - The scope of the project has changed and more of the transmission line will be installed this season. While this increases the disruption this season, it makes it easier to proceed with needed work on West Main in the spring/summer of 2027. Thank you for your continued patience with the disruptions and delays caused by the project.
Project update: October 5 - Work will continue on Main Street for another couple of weeks and dust control measures will be in place.
Project update: September 25 - Work will continue on Main Street for another week and dust control measures will begin on September 25.
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When we pump the water from one of our Town’s two wells, the water travels through raw (untreated) water transmission lines to a treatment plant located at 1121 Ridge Road.
To keep our infrastructure in the best condition, upgrades are scheduled for one of our raw water transmission lines. Construction for this project is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026.
Contractors will be working on the north side of Main Street between Westwood Avenue and Chestnut Avenue and on the south side of Main Street between Westwood Avenue and Wickwire Avenue.
Traffic will be impacted for two weeks on Main Street before moving to Westwood for two weeks.
The project is expected to take approximately 60 days from the start of excavation.
Traffic Management
Traffic control measures will be in place throughout the construction period.
- Two lanes of traffic will be maintained where possible.
- Temporary reductions in lane width, sidewalk space, and the use of flaggers/traffic control persons may be required in active work areas.
- The contractor has been directed to prioritize the movement of buses, school transportation, and emergency vehicles at all times.
Impact to homes and businesses
This project may impact driveway access for homes and businesses in the construction zone. Town staff and contractors will communicate important details directly as more information is available.
Working Hours
Construction activities will generally occur between 7:00 am and 7:00pm.
We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this important infrastructure project. Further updates will be provided as work progresses.
Want to know what else we're working on? Take a moment and read Wolfville's Operational Plan.
Project Update: November 12 - Access to Driveways Restricted
Starting at 7am on Monday, November 16, driveway access will be restricted for homes on the North side of Main Street from Cherry Lane to Balcom.
This restriction will allow for the pouring and curing of new cement curbs.
Driveways will be re-opened on Thursday, November 19, at 7am.
Impacted homes are asked to use Cherry Lane, Kent, Chestnut, Wickwire, Robie Tufts, Westwood and Balcom for on-street parking during this time.
The Town acknowledges the inconvenience and thanks impacted residents for their understanding as the work on the West Main raw water transmission line continues. Impacted homes will receive notices from the contractor on November 12.
The water transmission line installation is expected to be completed today, and final pressure testing of the new system will be carried out by the end of this week.
Beginning Friday, the contractor will start grading work throughout the project area, which will continue through next week in preparation for the installation of concrete curb and catch basins. That work is currently scheduled to begin on or around November 9.
Following completion of the concrete work, asphalt milling and paving are scheduled for the week of November 16.
Please note that construction schedules remain weather dependent and may be adjusted if conditions require. We appreciate your patience throughout this important infrastructure upgrade and will continue to work with the contractor to maintain progress toward completion.
Project update: October 21 - The scope of the project has changed and more of the transmission line will be installed this season. While this increases the disruption this season, it makes it easier to proceed with needed work on West Main in the spring/summer of 2027. Thank you for your continued patience with the disruptions and delays caused by the project.
Project update: October 5 - Work will continue on Main Street for another couple of weeks and dust control measures will be in place.
Project update: September 25 - Work will continue on Main Street for another week and dust control measures will begin on September 25.
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When we pump the water from one of our Town’s two wells, the water travels through raw (untreated) water transmission lines to a treatment plant located at 1121 Ridge Road.
To keep our infrastructure in the best condition, upgrades are scheduled for one of our raw water transmission lines. Construction for this project is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026.
Contractors will be working on the north side of Main Street between Westwood Avenue and Chestnut Avenue and on the south side of Main Street between Westwood Avenue and Wickwire Avenue.
Traffic will be impacted for two weeks on Main Street before moving to Westwood for two weeks.
The project is expected to take approximately 60 days from the start of excavation.
Traffic Management
Traffic control measures will be in place throughout the construction period.
- Two lanes of traffic will be maintained where possible.
- Temporary reductions in lane width, sidewalk space, and the use of flaggers/traffic control persons may be required in active work areas.
- The contractor has been directed to prioritize the movement of buses, school transportation, and emergency vehicles at all times.
Impact to homes and businesses
This project may impact driveway access for homes and businesses in the construction zone. Town staff and contractors will communicate important details directly as more information is available.
Working Hours
Construction activities will generally occur between 7:00 am and 7:00pm.
We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this important infrastructure project. Further updates will be provided as work progresses.
Want to know what else we're working on? Take a moment and read Wolfville's Operational Plan.
