Westminster Drive Storm Sewer and Road Resurfacing

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

Detailed design work is currently underway. 

November 26, 2024 update

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 

For more information about the project, please contact Katie Haines by email at  katie.haines@oakville.ca.

Expected project timeline

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