In 2024, water and electrical systems upgrades were completed at The Shipyards to allow for more sustainable events, festivals and activations. These system upgrades help reduce noise and emissions by reducing the need for food truck and vendor generators and by providing easy access to water.
We completed the following improvements to The Shipyards:
- 5 new water valve boxes
- a new public drinking fountain
- electrical upgrades
Funding for this project was provided by the Province’s Community Economic Recovery Program, to allow infrastructure upgrades to enhance The Shipyards as a year-round destination and improve its role as a community hub, a gathering place and a place of connection and celebration.
Previous Project Work
From January to March 2024, The City’s contractor, ETRO Construction, began the first phase of work in the South Wallace Mews area. The work involved excavating portions of Wallace Mews and Shipbuilders' Square to install new subsurface electrical and water lines.