Westminster Drive Storm Sewer and Road Resurfacing

We're improving drainage along Westminster Drive between Hixon Street and Lakeshore Road.

About the project

Westminster Drive will undergo stormwater management improvements to address drainage concerns. 

As the Coronation Park Drainage Improvements Class Environmental Assessment recommended, the town has initiated the design of a storm sewer along Westminster Drive between Hixon Street and Lakeshore Road. 

Project status

Construction is targeted to begin the week of June 23, 2025 

May 29, 2025 update

Construction and utility work on Westminster Road from Lakeshore Road to Hixon Street  will begin the week of June 23, 2025 and is expected to end in fall 2025. 

Regular construction hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 pm.

GIPI Inc. and WSP Inc. have been retained by the town to construct, inspect and administer the project. 

Work being done will include:

  • road resurfacing,
  • new storm sewer with catch basins, 
  • utility relocations, 
  • pedestrian safety railing and headwall at Lakeshore Road, 
  • enhanced ditches with underdrains where feasible, 
  • an oil and grit separator to cleanse stormwater, 
  • soil amendments to improve permeability, and
  • driveway culvert replacements.

During the construction, traffic on Westminster Drive will remain open but will be reduced to one lane at times. Access to properties will be maintained.

Read the Westminster Drive Storm Sewer and Resurfacing notice to property owners (pdf).

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to enhance our community. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Day-to-day construction inquiries

Shawn Talbot, C.Tech., RCSI, 
Inspector, 
WSP Canada Inc. 
905-483-5893
Shawn.Talbot@wsp.com  

Other construction inquiries

Katie Haines
Project Leader, Capital Projects
905-845-6601 ext.3398

katie.haines@oakville.ca

Past project updates

The Town of Oakville is finalizing the Westminster Drive design following the completion of a Green Infrastructure Review. This review, conducted by Sustainable Technologies, an extension of Credit Valley Conservation, included an evaluation of the proposed design and a field investigation with town staff and town's stormwater engineer. Conservation Halton also participated in the field investigation, providing valuable input.

We are on track to finalize the design and issue it for tender this winter, which is consistent with the project timeline. The updated design incorporates key green infrastructure improvements, including:

  • Enhanced ditches with underdrains where feasible.
  • An oil and grit separator to cleanse stormwater.
  • Soil amendments to improve permeability, and;
  • Tree preservation.

Learn more about the Westminster Drive Green Infrastructure Review (pdf).

In addition to the green infrastructure enhancements, the detailed design will aim to improve road and stormwater conveyance in the area through the following upgrades:

  • Road resurfacing
  • New storm sewer with catch basins
  • Utility relocations 
  • Upsized culverts where feasible
  • Pedestrian safety railing and headwall at the Lakeshore Road intersection 

Expected project timeline

  • Green infrastructure review - Complete
  • Detailed design completion - Complete
  • Tender works - Complete
  • Construction begins - Summer 2025 (subject to weather)
    • Utility relocations
    • Construction of storm sewer and road resurfacing
  • Construction is completed - Fall 2025
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