Selkirk Street Phase 2 Sewer Separation

This project is the next phase in a multi-phase approach to the separation of sewers within the Community of Chatham, and focuses specifically on infrastructure renewal on Selkirk Street form Elizabeth Street to Van Allen Avenue.

Scope of Project

A combined flow sewer currently services Selkirk Street. Combined flow sewers accept both sanitary flows (generated by each resident from bathrooms, showers, tubs and laundry sources) as well as accepting stormwater from properties and the municipal road allowance. With the renewal of infrastructure along Selkirk Street, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will undertake the installation of dedicated, separate storm and sanitary sewers sized to current design standards.

Specifically, the project is expected to include the following:

• Sewer separation - Removal of existing combined sewers and manholes, and combined sewer service connections;
• Storm Sewer - Installation of a new dedicated storm sewer and manholes, catch basins and storm sewer service connections to the property line;
• Sanitary Sewer - Installation of a new sanitary sewer and manholes, and sanitary sewer service connections to the property line;
• Watermain - Replacement of the watermain, fire hydrants, valves and service connections to the property line;
• Roadway - Widening of the roadway, and replacement of the sidewalk on both sides of the road;
• Restoration - Replacement and regrading of driveway approaches up to the property line as required, and restoration and regrading of boulevards areas up to the property line with topsoil and sod.

Construction is anticipated to form part of the 2026 construction season.