City to host open house about Queen Street improvement plan

Those who live and own businesses/property on Queen Street are invited to attend a public open house regarding Phase 1 of the Queen Street Improvement project, the city announced in a news release issued today.

This project extends from Elgin Street to Brock Street with the potential for extension to East Street pending funding approval. 

Open House

Date:  Thursday, May 23

Time: 4 – 6 p.m. (come and go format)

Location: Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre, Russ Ramsay Room 3rd Floor

Representatives from the City’s Engineering department, AECOM, and Avery Construction Limited will be available to provide details about the Contractor's schedule and staging plans.

Improvements include: replacing the asphalt roadway surface, curbs, boulevard, sidewalk, street lighting, portions of the stormwater collection system, and adding streetscape amenities such as landscaping and furnishings. Sanitary sewer and watermain replacement will be completed between Elgin Street and March Street.

Avery Construction Limited is slated to begin work on site the week of May 27. The project is expected to be almost completed by late fall with some work likely extending into 2025 depending on the final project limits.

For the latest information on this project, visit www.saultstemarie.ca/queenstreet.