Wheatley Update - July 29, 2025

Contractors began operations today at the potential well site behind the Chatham-Kent Library Branch on Talbot Street West. Crews quickly unearthed a 6'' metal casing in the area of the gas emissions consistent with a water well mentioned in historical records.

The area was fully excavated, and a new pipe was installed on the casing to extend it to surface. (Photos attached).

The contractor has mobilized the water well drilling rig to the site and preparations are being made to enter the well tomorrow morning, July 30^th, to confirm sizes and depth. Once confirmed that the well is free of debris, the drilling rig will be able to begin the process of plugging the well.

A community meeting for those wanting to learn more about the operation will be held Thursday, July 31^st at 7:30pm in person at the Wheatley Village Resource Centre.