The York Region Southeast Collector (SEC) trunk sewer will likely be operational by December of this year.
After almost 10 years of work and over $560-million spent, it's kind of a big deal.
Tunneling operations for the SEC have wrapped-up, marking the completion of all major SEC construction. Between now and December, crews will be working to complete all access shafts, odor control facilities, and all surface restoration.
"The Southeast Collector trunk sewer is an ambitious project, and after more than 10 years of work, it’s gratifying to have it in the final stages of completion," said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch of the recent milestone.
The new Southeast Collector trunk sewer, built to accommodate additional sewer flows resulting from population growth in the York and Durham Regions, was subject to vigorous environmental assessment and built in accordance with the province’s Places to Grow Act.
Planning and pre-construction of the sewer upgrade has been ongoing for almost a decade, and actual construction has been underway for the past 33 months.
Writer: Katia Snukal
Photo: York Regional Council